Rebekka Karijord – Sanctuary

‘Sanctuary’ is Rebekka Karijord’s lead single from her upcoming album ‘The Bell Tower’. Due April 25th via Bella Union.

“Sanctuary” is built on minimalist synths and a piano line, the track feels both intimate and vast—a paradox mirrored in its themes. Karijord crafts a sonic cocoon where maternal warmth collides with climate dread. The song’s structure leans into restraint: verses simmer with whispered confessions, while the chorus swells just enough to hint at catharsis without tipping into melodrama. Lyrically, it’s a time capsule addressed to her daughters, blending existential guilt (“what did we leave you?”) with stubborn hope. The polished but not sterile production lets her voice anchor the chaos. For an album opener, it’s less a fanfare and more a hand squeezing yours in the dark.