The Innocence Mission
Sun On The Square
bella union
led by Karen Peris’ intoxicating, mystical voice, the Pennsylvanian trio have crafted another breathtaking record of crystalline folk.
Championed by the likes of Sufjan Stevens & Sam Beam (Iron & Wine), who have both covered innocence mission songs, their first album in four years baptises them into the Bella Union family, following Karen’s guest appearance on “Ojalá” by Lost Horizons - the band collective co-created by label skipper Simon Raymonde. “There’s less than a handful of artists on my Bella Union dream list,” he explains. “The Innocence Mission are on there but they’ve remained an elusive mystery, & believe me, I’ve tried! I’ve been a fan as long as I can remember. From the second I heard Karen’s voice, I’ve been smitten”. Fans of ethereal scandi-folk like sumie, ane brun, promise & the monster & aurora should check this out. “exquisite” 4/5 – mojo.

Tracklist
- Records From Your Room
- Green Bus
- Look Out From Your Window
- Shadow Of The Pines
- Buildings In Flower
- Sun On The Square
- Light Of Winter
- Star Of Land And Sea
- An Idea Of Canoeing
- Galvanic