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Squirrel Flower Announces Fourth Album 'Say A Prayer To The Gods Of Getting Going' with Lead Single "Reelin"

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Squirrel Flower, the project of Chicago musician Ella Williams, has announced her fourth studio album, *Say a Prayer to the Gods of Getting Going*, set for release on August 21 via Polyvinyl, Pitchfork reported. The lead single "Reelin" is a thoughtful ballad that originated from an art piece Williams created on an overdue Kansas Turnpike toll bill, according to Stereogum. Pitchfork noted the album features contributions from musicians including Dimitri Giannopoulos and Dave Hartley, with a full fall tour planned alongside The Beths, Spoon, and Ethel Cain.

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Chicago indie musician Ella Williams (Squirrel Flower) announces her fourth studio album "Say A Prayer To The Gods Of Getting Going," set for summer release. The lead single "Reelin" is a thoughtful ballad that originated from an overdue Kansas Turnpike toll bill art piece. The album follows her 2023 release Tomorrow's Fire, with Williams having stayed active through collaborations with Horse Jumper Of Love and Babehoven.

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The lyrics started as an art piece I made on an overdue Kansas Turnpike toll bill.

This song is my ode to the push and pull of domes...

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It has been too long since Squirrel Flower’s last album, 2023’s Tomorrow’s Fire. Ella Williams has stayed busy via collaborations with Horse Jumper Of Love and Babehoven, in addition to contributions to benefit compilations. Now, the Chicago indie musicia

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