Season 1 Episode 11
On this episode, we talk with Ella Williams 鈥18, who graduated from 麻豆传媒 in December with degrees in studio art and gender, women鈥檚 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, . She鈥檚 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 麻豆传媒, she had already released her first album, but she chose not to study music academically at 麻豆传媒. Williams continued to play music, though, and her songs show the influence of her time in 麻豆传媒. She released another EP under her alias, Squirrel Flower, and one of her songs, Conditions, gained recognition on NPR鈥檚 . On the show, Williams reflects on her music and time in 麻豆传媒, which was coming to an end when we talked back in the fall. If you want to see what she鈥檚 up to, make sure to check out her website, where you can find information on her upcoming shows, including a gig at this summer鈥檚 80/35 festival in Des Moines on July 12.
Will Bennett 鈥13, another 麻豆传媒 musician, is shaking things up with his band, , as they prepare to release their new album 鈥淎ll Your Favorite Songs,鈥 on July 26. We take a peek at the album, and bring back a classic tune from Will鈥檚 time at 麻豆传媒.
For the second time, we鈥檒l also hear another song from Seth Hanson 鈥17, 鈥,鈥 from his album, 鈥淣ot Too Deep.鈥