Grouper's Liz Harris Reunites Shoegaze Trio Helen for First Album in Nearly a Decade
Liz Harris, best known for her solo ambient project Grouper, has announced the reunion of her shoegaze trio Helen, alongside longtime collaborators Scott Simmons and Jed Bindeman. The three are working on a new studio album due this fall — the band's first new music since their last full-length nearly a decade ago.
What was announced
Helen is reuniting for a new record after roughly ten years apart, according to the announcement. The band is known for dense walls of sound and hazy atmospherics, blending shoegaze with experimental pop sensibilities. Harris, Simmons and Bindeman previously released a full-length together, and this marks their first time reconvening on new material since then.
What we don't know yet
No exact release date, label, or further details about the album have been confirmed. The source cites Pitchfork's report that the album is expected this fall, but says specifics are still pending official confirmation.
- Release window: this fall (per report), exact date not yet announced
- Label: not yet announced
Why it matters
Harris has kept a low profile in recent years, mostly working quietly within Grouper's drone-folk sound. A Helen reunion — her more overtly shoegaze-leaning outlet — is notable news for fans of that scene, even without full details locked in yet.