Squirrel Flower - Say a Prayer to the Gods of Getting Going

On Squirrel Flower’s new album, Say a Prayer to the Gods of Getting Going, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ella Williams delivers a transcendent and instantly classic record. This album is filled with hope and beauty, exploring themes of constant motion, electric love, and the discernment between staying and leaving.

After extensive touring in support of her 2023 album Tomorrow’s Fire, Williams embraced spontaneity, letting instinct guide her travels across various locations in North America. These stops became sites of creative renewal, culminating in the recording of this album at a makeshift studio in rural Wisconsin and at Drop of Sun in Asheville, NC. The album features collaborations with artists such as Dimitri Giannpolous, Sofia Jensen, and Clay Frankel.

Standout tracks like “Reelin” and “Highway Woman” capture the dynamic life of a musician, the perpetual quest for reflection and freedom. Other songs, including “Not Me” and “Cleveland,” showcase classic Squirrel Flower elements with a refined writing style and Williams’ most powerful vocal performances to date. Mixed and co-produced by Alex Farrar, Say a Prayer to the Gods of Getting Going is described as the sound of cosmic rebirth, illuminating the future by looking back.

Squirrel Flower has garnered significant attention, with features in prominent outlets like Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, The NY Times, and Paste, alongside performances on NPR’s Tiny Desk and KEXP. Her music has achieved millions of streams globally, solidifying her position as a formidable songwriter.

This release is presented on vinyl, offering an immersive listening experience for fans of folk rock and indie music.