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Kelly Melissa Sweet (born March 29, 1988),[1][2] known professionally as Haliene (/ˈheɪliən/;[3] stylized all caps),[4][5] is an American singer of electropop and electronic dance music. She is known for her vocal collaborations with EDM artists Armin van Buuren, Seven Lions, ATB, Ferry Corsten, Aly & Fila, Da Tweekaz, and her song with Gareth Emery and Standerwick, "Saving Light", which won the A State of Trance award for "Tune of the Year".[6]

Early life

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Sweet was born in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, on March 29, 1988, to pianist Jeffrey Howard Sweet and artist Candace Lynn Sweet. She was raised on the jazz standards that were part of her father's repertoire, and learned music as a child with her father's help. Her first public performance was when she was four years old at the Cape Cod Conservatory.[2]

At the age of seven, following the divorce of her parents, Sweet and her mother moved to Kanab, Utah. She began working regularly with a vocal coach and honed her skills as a performer by singing at state fairs, county festivals, and community theatres. In the summers of 2000 and 2001, she studied musical theatre at Interlochen Center for the Arts Summer Arts Camp. Sweet and her mother eventually went on the road for two years, travelling back and forth between Kanab, Las Vegas and Los Angeles in search of performance opportunities. After hearing the 14-year-old Sweet's demo CD, the Los Angeles Lakers booked her to sing the National Anthem on three occasions.

Career

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In 2006, Sweet was featured in a USA Today article on up-and-coming "serious female singers."[7] The same year, Sweet opened for Paul Simon on tour in July and October 2006, and her debut album, We Are One, was released by the Razor and Tie label on March 6, 2007. Her songs "We Are One" and "Ready For Love" have been used on episodes of two daytime dramas, the NBC TV series Passions and the ABC TV series One Life to Live, respectively. "We Are One" was also featured on the NBC series Las Vegas in the spring of 2007. She was the highest-charting indie label artist at the AC format in 2007 with airplay audience well exceeding 80 million. Remixes for "We Are One" were done by Dave Audé, Radioactive Sandwich, Matt Piso, and Electronathon. Her cover of the Aerosmith classic "Dream On" was No. 1 for six weeks in a row on the FMQB AC Chart.

Sweet's mother died from cancer on December 16, 2011. Less than six months later, June 4, 2012, her father succumbed to bone marrow cancer after eight years with the disease.[8] Haliene was working on her second album during this difficult time and recalls, "I was 23 years old and I felt I stood amongst the ash of the dreams of my life. But, like a phoenix, I can rise again."[9]

In August 2012, Sweet's second album, Ashes of my Paradise was released through Japan Victor Company. In 2013, she released her EP Sirens.[10]

In January 2014, Sweet self-released a cover of the Phil Collins song "In the Air Tonight", and it was licensed by NBC Television for the promo adverts for their new show called Believe.[11] The song was also featured in promo adverts for the Lifetime movie Petals on the Wind, an adaptation of the V.C. Andrews novel of the same name.[12] In February 2015, the track was licensed for another NBC promo, this time for the Mark Burnett-produced A.D. The Bible Continues.[13] The remix returned in a TV spot for the television series Gotham.[14]

As Haliene

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In 2015, Sweet changed her stage name to Haliene, releasing her first collaboration on March 3, The End with Seven Lions on Casablanca Records.[15] She said her name was inspired from haleine, the French word for breath.[16] She later worked with Seven Lions again on "Rush Over Me", a collaboration with Illenium and Said The Sky that reached number 50 on the Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart.[17]

She first performed live at Webster Hall, New York, March 5, 2015, with Seven Lions at his Throes of Winter release party.[18][19] Haliene has since performed all over the world at venues such as the Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, Hollywood Palladium, San Jose City National Civic Arena, AFAS Live, O2 Academy, ExchangeLA, the Jakarta Colosseum and the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.[20][21][22][23] In June 2017, she was the only singer to perform two times at the Electric Daisy Carnival with Illenium and Ferry Corsten at the festival which hosted over 400,000 attendees.[24][25] In March 2018, she performed with Gareth Emery at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium to a sold-out crowd for his show "laserface".[26]

Since her debut, Haliene has collaborated with many leading DJs and producers including: ATB,[27] Blasterjaxx,[28] Seven Lions,[29] Illenium, Danny Avila,[30] Slander,[31] Project 46,[32] Aly & Fila, Standerwick,[33] and Ferry Corsten. Sabrina Clark from Dance & Rave named her "dance music's new favourite girl".[34]

Haliene cites Ella Fitzgerald and Delerium as some of her inspirations, although her musical interests are "all over the place".[35]

In November 2016, Haliene wrote the song "Saving Light" with Gareth Emery, Roxanne Emery, Karra and Matthew Steeper. It was released January 30, 2017, by the Canadian label, Monstercat.[36][37][38][39][40] The song reached number one on the Beatport overall chart within a week of its release, becoming the first trance single to do so in 5 years.[41][42][43][44] The artists partnered with the UK's largest anti-bullying charity Ditch the Label, launching a campaign titled after the song to raise money for the victims of bullying.[45] On December 19, 2017, Armin van Buuren chose "Saving Light" as one of his top 50 tracks to comprise the 2017 trance mix album, A State of Trance 2017.[46][47] van Buuren later concluded 4-hour radio show special with the announcement that Saving Light had won the "Tune of the Year" award by popular vote for his widely syndicated radio show A State of Trance.[48][49] On May 26, 2017, Haliene released a collaborative science fiction-influenced trance album, Blueprint with Dutch DJ Ferry Corsten on his label Flashover Recordings.[50][51] The album contains a storyline narrated by American actor Campbell Scott and illustrations from Canadian visual artist Oska.[52] Haliene also voice-acted, contributing dialogue as the main female protagonist Vee. She collaborated with Corsten, singing on five tracks and contributed songwriting on six.[53][54]

On February 2, 2018, she released Deep End, a collaboration with trance producer Standerwick on Armin van Buuren's imprint Armind Records. It was Tune of the Week on A State of Trance two weeks in a row.[55]

Haliene released her first solo record Dream in Color, on Monstercat, April 3, 2018.[56][57] This release marked Haliene as the first female artist to release a song on the label without it being a collaboration with another artist.[58]

Her song "In My Mind", with Illenium and Excision, reached number 22 on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, and was a track on Illenium's Fallen Embers which received a Grammy nomination for Best Dance/Electronic Album.[59]

In 2023, she was selected as the Artist of the Year (Female) at the second edition of the Electronic Dance Music Awards (EDMA) in Miami.[60] She also won Artist of the Year (Female) at the EDMA in 2024.[61]

In June 2023, Haliene announced an open aux competition for aspiring DJs to open for her at the Fonda Theater.[62] She selected Freya Fox as the winner to open alongside DJs Lione and Kaidro.[63][64][65]

Personal life

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Haliene is married to Matthew Steeper, who co-writes and co-produces her songs, plays piano, and manages on her tour.[66][67]

Discography

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Main article: Haliene discography

Studio albums

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Title Details
Heavenly[68]

Singles

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As lead artist

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Title Year Peak chart positions Label Album
US
Dance
[69] 		US
Airplay
[70]
"In My Mind"
(with Illenium and Excision) 		2021 22 — Warner Fallen Embers (Illenium)
"Hollow"
(with Elephante) 		2023 — 31 Black Hole Heavenly
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released.
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Title Year Peak chart positions
US
Dance
[69] 		US
Airplay
[70]
"Stars & Moon"[71]
(Breathe Carolina and Shanahan featuring Haliene) 		2015 — 26
"Rush Over Me"[72]
(Seven Lions, Illenium, and Said the Sky featuring Haliene) 		2016 50 —
"Twilight vs Breathe"[73]
(Adam K & Soha featuring Haliene and Matthew Steeper) 		2018 — 7
"Long Way Home"[74]
(Tritonal, Schala, and Jorza featuring Haliene) 		2020 — 9
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released.

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Haliene is an American Grammy-nominated and performer renowned for her contributions to , particularly in the realms of and melodic . Her emotive vocals, characterized by extraordinary top-note reach and perfect pitch, blend poetic lyricism with empowering themes and heart-wrenching melodies, redefining the role of vocalists in an industry often dominated by male DJ-producers. Haliene first gained widespread acclaim through high-profile collaborations with EDM luminaries, including "Saving Light" with and STANDERWICK, which was named A State of Trance's Tune of the Year in 2017, and "Rush Over Me" alongside , , and Said The Sky in 2016. Her work extends to partnerships with artists such as , Excision, Da Tweekaz, and others, resulting in chart-topping singles that have collectively surpassed 260 million streams on . Transitioning to a solo career, she released her debut album Heavenly in 2022, which earned strong radio support and fueled sold-out tours across , , , , and Canada. A trailblazer for female artists in EDM, Haliene was crowned Female Artist of the Year at the Electronic Dance Music Awards (EDMAs) in both 2023 and 2024, highlighting her influence and versatility. She has headlined prestigious venues like The Fonda Theatre in and in , while delivering electrifying performances at major festivals including (EDC), Dreamstate, Lost Lands, Bass Canyon, and Ember Shores. She contributed vocals to Illenium's album Fallen Embers, nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Album at the 2022 Grammys, underscoring her evolution into a genre-defying force, captivating global audiences with live shows that emphasize her vocal prowess and emotional depth.

Early life and background

Childhood and initial performances

Kelly Melissa Sweet, who later adopted the stage name Haliene, was born on March 29, 1988, in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. She was raised in a creative household by her father, jazz pianist Jeffrey Howard Sweet, and her mother, artist Candace Lynn Sweet, who exposed her to music from infancy. As an only child, Sweet began singing before she could speak full sentences, often performing jazz standards alongside her father at the piano, which fostered her early vocal talents. Her debut public performance occurred at age four at the Cape Cod Conservatory of Music, where she sang "When You Wish Upon a Star" accompanied by her father's piano. At age seven, following her parents' divorce, Sweet moved with her mother to , a small desert town that marked a significant shift in her environment. In this remote setting, she continued developing her skills through frequent local appearances, performing at state fairs, county festivals, and community events, which helped build her stage presence amid the challenges of a modest upbringing. By age 14, her growing reputation led to bookings for high-profile events; she sang the three times for the , a milestone achieved after the team heard her demo recording.

Education and early influences

Haliene, born Kelly Melissa Sweet, received early vocal training starting from a young age, with formal instruction in classical techniques that shaped her foundational skills. She began studying voice as a under the guidance of her family, and later attended the Conservatory, where she honed her performance abilities alongside her initial public appearances. This structured education emphasized multilingual singing capabilities, including English, French, Italian, and , allowing her to explore diverse expressive forms during her formative years. At around age 12, began self-teaching songwriting, initially concentrating on crafting inspired by and personal narratives, which evolved from her earlier habit of writing illustrated children's stories starting at age 7. This independent creative process was influenced by her family's artistic environment, where her father's playing introduced her to standards and , while local performances and familial exposed her to broader genres such as pop and classical music, including artists like , , and . These early childhood performances with her father served as a bridge to her more solitary writing practice, fostering a blend of emotional depth and technical precision. Following her parents' when she was about 7 years old, Sweet relocated with her mother, an artist, to the rural town of Kanab in southern , a small community near several national parks that limited access to formal music resources and urban performance opportunities. This move to a remote area necessitated greater in her musical development, as she practiced independently in isolation from larger artistic networks, relying on family support and personal dedication to sustain her growth amid the sparse cultural landscape. The challenges of this environment ultimately reinforced her introspective approach to songwriting and vocal refinement during her pre-teen and teenage years.

Music career

As Kelly Sweet

Kelly Sweet made her professional debut in 2006 at the age of 18, signing with manager Bruce Flohr, who had previously represented artists like the Dixie Chicks and , and securing a deal with Records. That October, she released a self-titled EP featuring tracks such as "We Are One," "Ready For Love," and a cover of Aerosmith's "Dream On," which showcased her ethereal, classically influenced vocal style blended with pop arrangements. The EP's singles gained exposure through placements in dramas and live performances, including an rendition of at Game 5 of the on October 17, 2006, and opening slots for during his summer tour. Her full-length debut album, We Are One, followed in March 2007, also under , and expanded on the EP's sound with a mix of pop, adult contemporary, and subtle alternative elements, emphasizing her five-octave and multilingual capabilities. Produced over 1.5 years by Mark Portmann, the album included guest contributions from saxophonist on "Raincoat", while Sweet demonstrated early songwriting involvement by co-authoring tracks like "Crush" and "Love Song" with Portmann; she had composed since age 12 and submitted around 20 originals for consideration, with four ultimately selected to align with the project's introspective themes. The recording process, however, presented personal challenges, as Sweet navigated her father's cancer treatment during sessions for "Dream On," adding emotional depth to her performances. Despite critical praise for its polished production and Sweet's versatile delivery—evident in covers like ' "" released as a single in 2014—her pop career with faced hurdles in achieving mainstream commercial breakthrough amid a competitive landscape dominated by major-label acts. The label provided opportunities for touring and development, including earlier openings for at age 14, but the extended path to signing—nearly five years under Flohr's guidance—highlighted the industry's gatekeeping for independent talents like Sweet, whose niche style struggled for radio play and broad sales up to 2015. This phase laid foundational experience in songwriting and live delivery, influencing her later artistic evolution.

Transition to Haliene and EDM collaborations

In 2015, Kelly Sweet adopted the stage name Haliene to mark a pivotal shift toward electronic dance music (EDM), seeking a fresh artistic identity after leaving her previous record label and redirecting her focus from pop toward dance-oriented collaborations. This rebranding aligned with her growing passion for EDM, sparked years earlier at Coachella in 2011, and allowed her to explore self-directed projects in the genre. Her debut as Haliene came with the track "The End," a collaboration with Seven Lions released on Casablanca Records, signaling her entry into the electronic scene. Haliene's breakthrough arrived in 2017 with "Saving Light," a collaboration with and Standerwick, which debuted at (EDC) in 2016 before its official release on . The track, addressing themes of overcoming and offering support, resonated widely and was voted Tune of the Year on Armin van Buuren's radio show . That same year, she featured prominently on Ferry Corsten's Blueprint via , contributing vocals to multiple tracks including "Edge of the Sky" and "A World Beyond," which highlighted her ethereal style in trance production. Throughout the late 2010s and into the 2020s, Haliene built an extensive portfolio of EDM partnerships, lending her vocals to artists across subgenres such as , , and melodic bass. Notable collaborations include work with on tracks like "Song I Sing", Illenium on "In My Mind" alongside Excision, and on various Ophelia Records releases, extending through 2024 with projects like "In My Bones" featuring Egzod and CHPTR. These partnerships underscored her versatility and cemented her as a sought-after vocalist in the electronic music landscape. By 2025, she continued this trajectory with "Beyond," a hardstyle-infused track with Da Tweekaz released on Dirty Workz, and "," a melodic reimagining of the classic alongside SLANDER on Heaven Sent, both emphasizing emotional depth in high-energy productions.

Solo releases and live performances

Haliene marked her entry into solo artistry with the release of her debut single "Dream in Color" on April 3, 2018, through , establishing her as the label's first standalone female artist release. The track blended melodic elements with her emotive vocals, garnering attention for its poetic lyrics and production. Prior to fully transitioning to solo work, Haliene contributed lead vocals to notable singles like "Rush Over Me" in 2016, a collaboration with , , and Said the Sky, which peaked at number 50 on the US Dance chart. Similarly, her 2021 feature on "In My Mind" with and Excision reached number 22 on the same chart, highlighting her vocal prominence in EDM. These early lead vocal efforts laid the groundwork for her independent projects. In August 2022, Haliene released her debut studio album Heavenly via , a 12-track collection featuring original solo compositions such as "Glass Heart" and "Reach Across the Sky." The album explored themes of and , produced in part by her husband Matthew Steeper, who has contributed to her vocal production and mixing processes. Following Heavenly, her post-2022 lead releases included "Hollow" in 2023 with , emphasizing emotional depth in melodic bass. Haliene embarked on her first branded solo tour, the Heavenly Tour, in 2023, achieving multiple sold-out performances across and international dates in , , and . Her live shows incorporate staples from collaborative hits, blending them with solo material to showcase her and stage presence. Major festival appearances began with Dreamstate SoCal in 2021, where she delivered full sets of and melodic , and continued annually thereafter. In 2025, she is scheduled for performances at in San Jose and Sun Kissed Summer in Fresno, including a debut of her "Keys to the Sky" live production. Matthew Steeper also supports her touring efforts through management oversight.

Artistic style and impact

Musical influences and vocal technique

Haliene's musical influences trace back to her family's heritage, where her father's role as a immersed her in standards and improvisational styles from an early age. This foundation evolved to encompass classical elements, drawing from artists like , whose operatic crossover appealed to her vocal aspirations. Pop sensibilities further shaped her early palette, particularly through the harmonious and emotive songcraft of . These roots provided a versatile base, blending technical precision with expressive warmth. As her career advanced, Haliene's influences shifted toward electronic genres, sparked by the innovative vocal-electronica fusion of Frou Frou and , which encouraged her to experiment with layered, atmospheric soundscapes. She also grew up listening to ambient and world-influenced acts like and Enigma, incorporating their ethereal textures into her evolving style. This progression culminated in deep engagement with and elements, evident in her affinity for melodic dubstep's uplifting builds and trance's hypnotic progressions, allowing her to bridge intimate lyricism with high-energy electronic frameworks. Haliene's vocal technique features an ethereal, emotive delivery that complements the dynamic drops and builds of EDM, creating a sense of transcendence in performances. Renowned for her extraordinary top-note reach and perfect pitch, she delivers soaring, heart-wrenching melodies with emotional resonance. Formal training beginning in her early childhood, with regular coaching starting around age 7, emphasized technical perfection, fostering breath control and range expansion from her jazz and classical foundations, which enable seamless transitions across registers. Influences like , , and inspired her pursuit of vocal longevity and control, resulting in a style that prioritizes raw honesty and soulful projection. Her songwriting has matured from lyric-centric compositions in her youth—starting at age 12 with poetry-inspired verses devoid of melodies—to fully integrated structures by age 15, where she began crafting vocal lines alongside . This adapted to EDM's demands, embedding personal narratives into and arrangements for heightened impact. Songwriters like Sting and influenced her emphasis on introspective, narrative-driven lyrics, while production pioneers such as guided her incorporation of electronic textures since 2013.

Contributions to electronic music

Haliene has been a pioneering vocal presence in trance and melodic since 2015, bringing ethereal vocals to collaborations with leading producers like on "The End," which marked her entry into the scene and addressed the of live singers in the at the time. Her work has helped elevate female voices in these subgenres, where she stands out for blending profound lyricism with high-energy drops, amassing millions of streams across platforms. She significantly influenced the revival of vocal trance through tracks like "Saving Light" with and Standerwick in 2017, an anthem that topped charts and became A State of Trance's Tune of the Year. This collaboration, along with features like "Song I Sing" with in 2019, reinvigorated interest in emotive, vocal-driven during a period when the subgenre was seeking renewed prominence in EDM. Through extensive touring and festival appearances, Haliene has contributed to mentorship and community building in electronic music, headlining sold-out shows across , , , and , while performing at major events like EDC Las Vegas and Dreamstate. Her advocacy for singer-songwriters has influenced industry practices, such as increased festival bookings for live vocal performances, fostering a more inclusive space for emerging artists in and melodic bass. In 2025, Haliene expanded melodic bass's reach with "Save Tonight" alongside SLANDER, a reimagining of the 1990s pop hit that infuses lush, uplifting production with her crystalline vocals, bridging EDM's intensity with broader pop audiences and earning praise as an instant classic for its emotional resonance. This release, along with "Cold as Snow" with on November 12, 2025, underscores her ongoing role in evolving the genre toward more accessible, heartfelt soundscapes. Media outlets have recognized Haliene as a key voice in electronic music's emotional depth, with highlighting her as a "female luminary" for infusing with heavenly melodies and Magnetic Magazine commending her vocal prowess in creating profound, heart-stirring tracks. Her Grammy nomination and Female awards in 2023 and 2024 further affirm her lasting impact on the emotional core of EDM.

Personal life

Family and relationships

Haliene, born Kelly Melissa Sweet, was raised in a creative household in , , by her father, jazz pianist Jeffrey Howard Sweet, and her mother, visual artist Candace Lynn Sweet. Her father's performances and the improvisational nature of exposed her to music from an early age, fostering her interest in vocal expression and artistic pursuits. This environment, filled with live piano sessions and artistic encouragement, significantly shaped her decision to pursue a career in music, blending classical training with creative freedom. Sweet's mother died from metastasized on December 16, 2011, and her father succumbed to bone marrow cancer on June 4, 2012. Haliene is married to Matthew Steeper, a and who collaborates closely with her on songwriting and production. Steeper co-writes and melodies with her, contributes elements to their tracks, and supports her live performances as a and tour manager. Their extends beyond personal life, providing a stable creative foundation that has sustained her professional endeavors in electronic music, with their relationship centered on mutual artistic growth and shared professional commitments.

Advocacy and other interests

Haliene has been vocal about advocacy, emphasizing the importance of in music as a means to foster and connection. In a 2021 , she described her approach to songwriting as evolving from a deeply personal therapeutic practice to one that uncovers universal truths, allowing her to process emotions while encouraging listeners to confront their own pain. She has shared this perspective on , stating in a 2023 Twitter post that artists have a responsibility to "face [pain], give voice to it, write about it, come out the other side and prove that there is light after darkness," highlighting her commitment to using her platform for emotional resilience and awareness. Beyond music, Haliene maintains a focus on personal wellness, incorporating habits like taking vitamins, eating healthily, and avoiding alcohol while on tour to sustain her energy and well-being. Her interest in , often intertwined with her touring schedule, has taken her to diverse locations including St. Petersburg, , , , , and , where she appreciates the cultural exchanges that enrich her experiences. Haliene has actively participated in philanthropy, particularly through charity events tied to her performances. In January 2025, she pledged a portion of ticket sales from her show at Midway to support LA wildfire relief efforts via the California Fire Foundation, reflecting her response to community crises. Earlier involvements include a 2021 collaboration with on "Oceans & Galaxies," where proceeds from limited-edition merchandise were donated to environmental causes, and a live set at the 2020 Dreamworld Charity Online Music Festival to aid global relief initiatives. In 2025, she joined the Groove Cruise lineup, which incorporated community giveback programs in .

Discography

Studio albums

Haliene's debut studio album as a solo artist under her adopted moniker, Heavenly, was released on August 26, 2022, via . The 12-track project marks a significant from her earlier work as Kelly Sweet, where she released two studio albums—We Are One in 2007 and Ashes of My Paradise in 2012—primarily in the pop genre, though the focus here centers on her post-2015 transition into . Self-co-produced by Haliene alongside Matthew Steeper and additional collaborators including Markus Schulz and RØRY, Heavenly blends melodic , , and ethereal pop elements, showcasing her versatile and production involvement. The album's themes revolve around emotion and , exploring human fragility, , , and transcendent identity through poetic and layered . It opens and closes with spoken-word meditations titled "Vessels [Intro]" and "Vessels [Outro]," framing a journey of self-discovery. Key tracks highlight this emotional arc: "Glass Heart," a haunting collaboration with Craig Connelly that delves into vulnerability; "Underneath My Skin," an ethereal single emphasizing inner turmoil and release; "Parachute," a with Amidy that conveys themes of trust and letting go; and "In The Moment," a prior airwave hit reimagined with uplifting production. Other standouts like "Reach Across the Sky" and "Metamorphosis" incorporate soaring synths and introspective verses, contributing to the album's cohesive tapestry of personal growth. Critically, Heavenly received praise for its emotional authenticity and innovative fusion of genres within the EDM landscape. EDM.com lauded its "clear-cut vision" and visceral lyricism, noting how it weaves fragility with strength to create a healing sonic experience. Dancing Astronaut described it as a "sentient" work that aches with raw emotion while offering clarity and , filling a niche for introspective melodic . In March 2023, a deluxe edition titled Heavenly (Divine Edition) expanded the original with three new tracks, including "Hollow" featuring and an acoustic rendition of "Glass Heart," further emphasizing the album's themes of impermanence and renewal. As of late 2025, Heavenly remains Haliene's sole full-length studio , underscoring her shift toward deeply personal, genre-blending releases in electronic music.

Lead singles

Haliene's lead singles showcase her evolution as a solo artist in the landscape, blending introspective lyrics with emotive production. Her debut solo release, "Dream in Color," arrived on April 3, 2018, via Instinct, marking her transition from featured vocalist to primary artist. The track features elements and explores themes of inspiration and immersion in music, with lyrics evoking echoes of voices and raindrops symbolizing emotional depth. Produced by HALIENE herself, it was included on the compilation Instinct Vol. 1 and received positive reception for its vibrant energy, though it did not chart prominently on major dance lists. In 2021, HALIENE released "Glass Heart" on September 3 through , a poignant single delving into and the of emotional exposure. The song's themes center on transparency in relationships, with lines like "You can see right through my skin" highlighting raw set against a melodic electronic backdrop. This release solidified her solo presence, garnering streams in the millions and praise for its emotional resonance in EDM circles. A remix package followed, including a trance-oriented version by Craig Connelly, but no specific U.S. Dance chart positions were achieved. Promotional efforts included acoustic performances and teasers emphasizing the track's personal significance to HALIENE. The single was later featured on her debut album Heavenly. "Underneath My Skin," released July 22, 2022, on , continued HALIENE's focus on inner turmoil and connection, portraying a yearning for deeper understanding beneath surface appearances. The ethereal production incorporates progressive synths, live strings, and pulsating bass, creating a trance-infused atmosphere that complements her soaring vocals. Themes of intimacy and self-discovery are central, with the music video—directed by HALIENE—featuring surreal visuals of water and light to symbolize emotional layers. It promoted her forthcoming album Heavenly through live previews at festivals and online listening events, accumulating significant streams without notable chart peaks in U.S. Dance rankings. Remixes by artists like and Nifra extended its reach in club scenes. By 2024, HALIENE expanded her solo output with "Memory Of You," released August 8, 2024, via Ophelia Records as the from her EP Water (October 11, 2024). This heart-wrenching piece examines the lingering complexities of love and loss, blending intricate electronic production with her powerful, emotive delivery. Themes of nostalgia and unresolved feelings dominate, supported by atmospheric builds and subtle drops that emphasize lyrical vulnerability. The single was promoted alongside the EP's rollout, including teaser clips and acoustic sessions shared on social platforms, contributing to the project's millions of streams. As part of her growing solo catalog, it highlighted her shift toward more experimental sounds, though specific U.S. chart data remains uncharted. "Castles In The Sand," another solo from the same EP released October 11, 2024, echoes similar motifs of fleeting connections, with dreamy melodies reinforcing HALIENE's signature style. Haliene has provided vocals for several prominent tracks led by other electronic music artists, contributing her emotive style to collaborations across genres. One of her earliest major features was on "Rush Over Me" in 2016, a melodic collaboration with producers , , and Said The Sky, released via . The track's uplifting production and Haliene's soaring vocals helped it garner widespread acclaim in the scene. In 2017, Haliene featured on "Saving Light" by and Standerwick, released through as a anthem addressing themes of and . The single achieved significant recognition, topping Beatport's charts and earning the Tune of the Year award on van Buuren's radio show. That same year, she collaborated with German producer ATB on "Pages," the lead single from his album neXt, released by Kontor Records. The song's introspective lyrics about renewal and Haliene's ethereal delivery marked a poignant addition to ATB's . Haliene's featured roles have evolved from trance-oriented projects in the mid-2010s to heavier bass and influences in recent years. This shift is evident in her 2025 contribution to "Beyond" by Norwegian duo Da Tweekaz, released via Dirty Workz, which blends euphoric melodies with intense drops inspired by themes of exploration. Similarly, her vocals on SLANDER's "," a reimagined cover of Eagle-Eye Cherry's 1997 hit released through Sent in September 2025, infuse the bass house track with vulnerability and power, highlighting her adaptability across electronic subgenres. In October 2025, Haliene featured on "Say It To Me" by SABAI and ANDe, released via Music, a track delving into emotional vulnerability through melodic elements. Her most recent collaboration as of November 2025 is "Cold as Snow" with , released November 12 via Records, a haunting winter-themed single from his sophomore album Asleep in the Garden of Infernal Stars.

Awards and recognition

Major awards

Haliene has received notable recognition in the scene, particularly for her vocal contributions to and uplifting anthems. In 2017, her feature on "Saving Light" by and Standerwick was voted the Tune of the Year on van Buuren's radio show, topping the annual listener poll and highlighting her emotive delivery in the track's uplifting production. Her prominence grew further with consecutive wins at the Electronic Dance Music Awards (EDMAs). In 2023, Haliene was awarded Female Artist of the Year at the event's second edition in , acknowledging her rising influence as a vocalist and performer in EDM. She repeated the achievement in 2024, securing the same honor for the second year running and solidifying her status among top female talents in the genre.

Nominations and chart achievements

Haliene earned a for the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album as a featured vocalist on Illenium's 2021 release Fallen Embers, which highlighted her contributions to the track "In My Mind." This recognition underscored her role in elevating collaborative electronic projects within the genre. In the Electronic Dance Music Awards (EDMAs), Haliene received consecutive nominations for Female Artist of the Year starting in 2023, including the 2025 edition where she competed alongside , LP Giobbi, , Kaleena Zanders, HAYLA, Daya, , , and CloZee, although HAYLA won the award. On the charts, Haliene's vocal performance on "Rush Over Me" by , , and Said The Sky peaked at No. 50 on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart in 2016, marking an early commercial breakthrough in melodic and . Similarly, "In My Mind" with and Excision reached No. 22 on the same chart in 2021, demonstrating her enduring chart impact through high-profile features. Her 2025 releases, including "Beyond" with Da Tweekaz and remixes from the Water EP, have further bolstered her visibility, contributing to ongoing streaming momentum in the digital era. Haliene's catalog has surpassed 473 million total streams across platforms like , emphasizing the shift toward streaming-driven success in electronic music where vocal-driven tracks like hers achieve broad digital reach without traditional physical sales dominance. While specific certifications remain limited, this streaming volume highlights her role in the genre's evolution toward accessible, on-demand consumption.

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