Halogen (band)
| Company type | Rock band |
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| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1997 in Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
| Founder | Frans Bisschops, Jasmine Yee |
| Defunct | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Perth , Australia |
| Products | Studio albums, extended plays |
Halogen was a rock ensemble originating from Perth, Western Australia in 1997. The band was spearheaded by Frans Bisschops (guitar, keyboards) and Jasmine Yee (lead vocals), both originally from New Zealand but residing in Australia. Over their active years, they produced three studio albums: Save the Ones You Love (March 2003), Building on the Edge of the Sky (July 2004), and Sirens (July 2006), before disbanding in 2007.
History
Halogen's initial release was a five-track EP titled Into the Crash Barrier in 1999. Their profile rose nationally with the track "Hole Around My Heart," featured on their second EP, Somewhere You're Alone (2001), which was distributed by Phantom Records/MGM Distribution. In 2001, the group earned the WAM Song of the Year award in the Love category.
The single "Walkaway," released in February 2002, garnered airplay on the national radio station Triple J, followed by "On a Bridge." Both songs were later included on their first full-length album, Save the Ones You Love, released in March 2003 through Karmic Hit, an independent Sydney-based label established by Steve Kilbey of the Church. Their third single, "Caught Me," was promoted alongside a tour across eastern Australia.
Tim Cashmere from Undercover commended Save the Ones You Love, particularly praising "On a Bridge" for its rock elements and impeccable vocal delivery, while highlighting "Caught Me" for its energetic appeal.
The band's sophomore album, Building on the Edge of the Sky, arrived in July 2004 and featured tracks written by Bisschops and Yee that were reinterpreted by fifteen up-and-coming producers. Released again under Karmic Hit, this record marked a transition towards electronic music. Chris Havercroft of X-Press Online described it as an effective progression from their earlier gothic guitar-pop sound. Additionally, Stormin' Norman from FasterLouder observed its ethereal atmosphere and nuanced electronic textures, contrasting with their previous emo-rock style.
In February 2006, Halogen put out the EP Baby Eyes ahead of their third album, Sirens, which was released in July 2006. The band ceased activities in 2007. Beyond Halogen, Jasmine Yee lent her vocals to Pendulum's track "Sounds of Life" on their album Hold Your Colour (2005), collaborated with Fourth Floor Collapse, and appeared on "Can't Let You Be Lonely" by the Transients. Subsequently, Bisschops and Yee initiated She Selexx, an electronica venture alongside local producer Trilby Temperley, sibling of Kavyen Temperley from Eskimo Joe.
Members
- Frans Bisschops – guitar, keyboards (1997–2007)
- Jasmine Yee – vocals (1997–2007)
- Jeff Bullen – drums (1998–2000)
- Jason Clemo – guitar (1998–2000)
- Chris Ashton – guitar (2000–2003)
- Ben Crooke – drums (2000–2007)
- Neil Scothern – bass guitar (2000–2002)
- Rob Maszkowski – bass guitar (2002–2007)
- Trent Dhue – guitar, keyboard, trumpet (2003–2007)
Albums
| Title | Details |
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| Save The Ones You Love |
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| Building on the Edge of the Sky |
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| Sirens |
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Extended plays
| Title | Information |
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| Into the Crash Barrier |
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| Somewhere You're Alone |
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| Baby's Eyes |
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WAM Song of the Year
Founded in 1985 by the Western Australian Rock Music Industry Association Inc., the WAM Song of the Year honors outstanding contributions to the music scene in Western Australia.
| Year | Track | Category | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | "Hole Around My Heart" | Song of the Year - Grand Prize | Winner |
| 2001 | "Hole Around My Heart" | Song of the Year - Love | Winner |
| 2004 | "Blame Me" | Song of the Year - Love | Winner |