Helen is an American dream pop and shoegaze band formed in Oregon by Liz Harris (vocals and guitar), Jed Bindeman (drums), and Scott Simmons (bass and guitar). Known primarily for her solo project Grouper, Harris explores a sound with the trio that combines pop melodies, distorted guitars, and ethereal vocals.
Their debut came in September 2013 with the single “Felt This Way” / “Dying All the Time,” released on 7-inch vinyl and digitally. Both tracks were also included on their first studio album, The Original Faces, released in 2015 by the label Kranky. Recorded over several years in Portland, the album features 12 tracks.
After an eleven-year hiatus, Helen released Linda’s Head in 2026, once again via Kranky. With ten tracks, the second album retains the original lineup and continues the trio’s distinctive blend of dream pop and shoegaze.
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