POP Symposium
Bells Larsen
Montreal, Quebec
Bells Larsen is a Montreal-based songwriter who weaves together cathartic lyrics and memorable melodies. Drawing from experiences of loss, love, and identity, his folk-inspired sound and ardent lyricism slows down the pace of the world around him to create space for contemplation and expression. Traversing between emblematic and actualized narratives, he sees storytelling as a way to make sense of and connect with both the ordinary and unpredictable moments in life. “Good Grief”, the 2022 debut from Larsen, bridges the gaps between I, you, and we to narrate a meditation on how we try to grapple with the meaning of loss. The album was soon met with acclaim; The Revue called Larsen “undeniably one of the most exciting young artists to arrive on the scene.” Larsen has been featured in The Line of Best Fit, Under the Radar, the CBC, Exclaim!, and has shared stages with Martha Wainwright, Land of Talk, and Buck Meek.