BrainHalo
Austin, Texas, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2012 | INDIE
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Why Austin is the music center of the USA
by Kdbown
Here is a jem stone of musical excellence. A blend of adult alternative, rock and western singer-songwriter. All 4 tracks are well crafted by artists clearly on their game. Look forward to their follow up! - iTunes
Discography
Bah Humbug and Mistletoe: A Christmas Album for Grinches and Romantics
https://open.spotify.com/album/4AegfKRDKbZO18np1Y06Iw?si=qdkcI9RnSoOKZuOz_JgzXQ
Ruminator was released March 18, 2020.
https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/ruminator/1503592905?mt=1&app=music
https://open.spotify.com/album/3zxAsrgpQiVBjasPUkRokl?si=e2FNBYeaSriHygT77asBpg
BrainHalo (EP) was release on June 20, 2014.
https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/brainhalo-ep/886444581?mt=1&app=music
https://open.spotify.com/album/3OEDpuoAOUfFEGPt25eb5Z?si=SNQ5RfMoTYumCENDPABXDQ
Previous releases under other bands:
Consolation Prize (2010) - One Thirty Nine
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/consolation-prize/id391656298 #iTunes
https://open.spotify.com/album/0b0sIQSz3vs0YRuDbVyuZc?si=0SszEmNHQ8610Ebi9zLaLg
Into the Darkness (2003) - One Thirty Nine
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/into-the-darkness/id5901244#iTunes
https://open.spotify.com/album/7B8iOR2zsVfoBGGy1KBOTO?si=kx5OZNa_TmKS5uwqn-G0mg
Tales from the Edge (compilation CD) - KDGE Dallas
Trophy (1991) - Touch Gallery
Ritual (1990) - Touch Gallery
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Sometimes dreamy, frequently haunting, and always with an undercurrent of ‘80s vibe, Austin-based BrainHalo is a combination of 80s/90s alternative rock with a bit of Americana thrown in to roughen up the edges.
The band has a collective sound that reflects a very diverse group of influences. Their unique sound stems from alternative and 80s bands in their formative years and influences include everything from Depeche Mode to Rush and Wire to Tool.
BrainHalo has been described as an "alternative rock band whose songs are riddled with catchy hooks and thoughtful lyrics" and "...a gemstone of musical excellence. A blend of adult alternative, rock and western singer-songwriter.
The band was formed in 2012 by Brian O'Halloran, John Tipton, Andrew Teekel and Alex Omlanksy after the dissolution of Baptisms for the Dead.
BrainHalo history runs deep. It’s the evolution of several bands going back to the 1980s. Brian O'Halloran and John Tipton (both vocals and guitar) met as part of Touch Gallery in 1988. After disbanding in 1994, Brian and John formed Drowning Man, evolving their techno style into a more alternative guitar-oriented rock band. In 2001, John, Brian and Lance Kinney formed One Thirty Nine. One Thirty Nine/139 released "Into the Darkness" in 2003 and "Consolation Prize" in 2010.
In 2012, the band reformed as BrainHalo to honor new members of the band. Clark Hamilton joined in 2018 as drummer. BrainHalo release "Ruminator" in March 2020, right smack-dab at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Their next album is slated for early 2024.
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