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Squirrel Flower
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Season 1 Episode 11 -- Squirrel Flower
Ella Williams ’18 graduated from Grinnell in December with a degree in gender, women’s 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, Squirrel Flower. She’s returned stateside and is working on finishing up a new record before she starts touring again this summer, all over the country. Ella was born into a musical family, and the apple didn’t fall far from the tree. By the time she got to Grinnell, she had already released her first album, but she chose not to study music academically at Grinnell. Williams continued to play music, though, and her songs show the influence of her time in Grinnell. She released another EP under her alias, Squirrel Flower, and one of her songs, “Conditions,” gained recognition on NPR’s All Songs Considered. On the show, Williams reflects on her music and time in Grinnell, which was coming to an end when we talked back in the fall. We also get a preview of Will Bennett’s ’13 new album, “All Your Favorite Songs,” from his band, Will Bennett and the Tells. Bennett grew up in Grinnell and his music is heavily influenced by his hometown.