Aurora Lyrics - Discography

144 Norwegian Singer & Songwriter

Aurora Aksnes (born June 15, 1996) was born in Stavanger, Norway. She is a Norwegian singer, songwriter and record producer. She is professionally known as Aurora. She grew up in the picturesque towns of Høle and Os. Aurora's remarkable journey in the world of music began at the tender age of six when she started crafting her first songs and immersing herself in the art of dance.

Her meteoric rise to fame can be traced back to the early days of her career when some of her compositions gained considerable popularity in Norway after being shared online. This digital recognition paved the way for her to sign recording contracts with renowned labels, including Petroleum Records, Decca, and Glassnote Records, in 2014. The year 2015 marked a pivotal moment in her career with the release of her debut extended play (EP) titled "Running with the Wolves," which featured the sleeper hit "Runaway." Notably, she lent her ethereal vocals to the John Lewis Christmas advert that year, where she delivered a captivating cover of Oasis's "Half the World Away."

Aurora's first full-fledged studio album, "All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend" (2016), garnered widespread acclaim, achieving platinum certification twice in her home country, Norway. Her musical journey continued to evolve with the release of the two-part album, beginning with the EP "Infections of a Different Kind (Step 1)" in 2018, and concluding with her second studio album, "A Different Kind of Human (Step 2)" in 2019. Notably, she demonstrated her versatility by expanding her musical repertoire from piano to percussion and music production.

In addition to her solo work, Aurora has collaborated with and co-written songs for a diverse array of artists, including Icarus, Askjell, Lena, Travis, Tom Odell, and the Chemical Brothers. Furthermore, her talent has graced the soundtracks of various films and television series, such as "Girls," "Frozen II," "Wolfwalkers," and Netflix's live-action adaptation of "One Piece."

Aurora's music is a captivating blend of electropop, folk, and art pop, characterized by her ethereal vocals, which have left an indelible mark on the contemporary music scene. Her third studio album, "The Gods We Can Touch," released on January 21, 2022, continues to showcase her unique and mesmerizing musical prowess. Aurora's journey in the world of music is an ongoing odyssey of creativity and innovation, promising an exciting future for this exceptionally talented artist.

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