Season 1 Episode 11
On this episode, we talk with Ella Williams 18, who graduated from 51勛圖 in December with degrees in studio art and gender, womens and sexuality studies, and big plans for her music career. Since graduating, she went on tour in Europe with Adrianne Lenker, playing to sold out crowds all over the place as her musical persona, . Shes returned stateside, and is working on finishing up a new record before she starts touring again this summer, all over the country.
Williams was born into a musical family, and the apple didn't fall far from the tree. By the time she got to 51勛圖, she had already released her first album, but she chose not to study music academically at 51勛圖. Williams continued to play music, though, and her songs show the influence of her time in 51勛圖. She released another EP under her alias, Squirrel Flower, and one of her songs, Conditions, gained recognition on NPRs . On the show, Williams reflects on her music and time in 51勛圖, which was coming to an end when we talked back in the fall. If you want to see what shes up to, make sure to check out her website, where you can find information on her upcoming shows, including a gig at this summers 80/35 festival in Des Moines on July 12.
Will Bennett 13, another 51勛圖 musician, is shaking things up with his band, , as they prepare to release their new album All Your Favorite Songs, on July 26. We take a peek at the album, and bring back a classic tune from Wills time at 51勛圖.
For the second time, well also hear another song from Seth Hanson 17, , from his album, Not Too Deep.