Minneapolis shoegaze band she’s green have announced their upcoming EP Swallowtail, arriving July 10 via Photo Finish Records. Serving as the follow-up to 2025’s Chrysalis, the project marks the band’s next chapter. Alongside the announcement, they’ve shared the latest single, “paper thin,” accompanied by an official music video that further expands the dreamy world they’ve spent the last several years creating.
The new track follows February’s “mettle” and offers another glimpse into Swallowtail, a seven-song release that continues the band’s evolution while building upon the foundation established by 2025’s Chrysalis. Led by vocalist Zofia Smith, she’s green once again blend towering walls of sound with intimate emotional storytelling, creating a listening experience that feels both expansive and deeply personal.
From Chrysalis to Swallowtail
The title Swallowtail feels like a natural continuation of the imagery introduced on Chrysalis. Where the previous EP represented transformation, this latest chapter arrives with the confidence of something fully formed.
“paper thin” explores the complicated space between love and desire. Floating atop reverberating guitars and atmospheric production, Smith’s vocals remain at the center of the track as feelings of uncertainty slowly unravel. Every instrument feels suspended in motion, balancing fragility and tension until the song reaches its emotional breaking point.
Thematically, the single captures the bittersweet realization that some relationships linger long after their foundations have disappeared. According to Smith, the song examines how lust can masquerade as love even after a connection has already faded.
Musically, the track showcases everything that has made she’s green one of the most exciting names in modern shoegaze. Their sound remains immersive and emotionally charged, but each release reveals greater confidence in both songwriting and arrangement.
Moss Music in Bloom
Since forming in Minneapolis’ DIY scene in 2022, she’s green have steadily emerged as one of the most exciting names in modern shoegaze. The five-piece have earned praise from publications including Alternative Press, NME, Stereogum, The FADER, and PAPER Magazine, all while cultivating a devoted audience drawn to their blend of dream pop, shoegaze, and alternative rock.
The band’s self-described approach as “moss music” continues to set them apart. Inspired by fantasy, nature, and escapism, she’s green create songs that feel transportive without losing their emotional immediacy. Drawing influence from artists like Slowdive and Cocteau Twins alongside the imaginative worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien and Hayao Miyazaki, the group have built a distinct identity that feels both immersive and authentic.
The announcement of Swallowtail arrives during a landmark year for the band. Following a sold-out headlining run across China and the release of their debut KEXP session, she’s green continue building momentum with a packed international schedule. Upcoming performances include support dates with Chapterhouse on their first North American tour in sixteen years, a run alongside Bad Suns, appearances at Nothing’s Slide Away Festival in Brooklyn and Chicago, and first-time performances at Reading & Leeds Festival this summer. Fans interested in experiencing she’s green live can visit the band’s official website for tour dates, ticket information, and upcoming announcements.
With Swallowtail, she’s green continue proving why so many outlets have labeled them a band to watch. Their ability to balance sonic intensity with emotional vulnerability has positioned them at the forefront of shoegaze’s current resurgence. If “paper thin” is any indication, the band’s next chapter promises to be their most captivating yet.
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