CKUT Picks – Bells Larsen

Today on CKUT Picks we have Bells Larsen!

Bells shares some of the albums that influenced his debut album, “Good Grief”. They also discuss some other personal favourites from the library, including Sufjan Steven’s Illinoise and Moses Sumney’s Aromanticism!

<a href="https://bellslarsen.bandcamp.com/album/good-grief-2">Good Grief by Bells Larsen</a>

To keep up to date with Bells, follow them on Instagram @bellslarsen, or check out their website, https://bellslarsen.com/ !

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