Aurora Aksnes ( Norwegian pronunciation:; born 15 June 1996), known simply as Aurora (stylized in all capital letters), is a Norwegian singer, songwriter and record producer. Known for her introspective songwriting, ethereal soundscapes, and emotional depth, Aurora is one of Norway's most successful artists, a defining figure in contemporary Nordic pop, and widely referred to as the "Fairy of Pop."
Aurora first gained recognition as a teenager in Norway, quickly emerging as one of the country's most notable pop acts of the 2010s. She released her debut studio album, All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend, in 2016. The album received generally positive reviews and topped the VG-lista Topp 40 Album chart for two consecutive weeks. It achieved double platinum certification in Norway and charted across various European countries. Her follow-up project was a two-part concept album: Infections of a Different Kind (Step 1) was released in 2018, with A Different Kind of Human (Step 2) arriving in 2019. Aurora's fourth studio album, The Gods We Can Touch, was released in 2022 to continued acclaim, and her fifth album, What Happened to the Heart?, followed on 7 June 2024.
Aurora Aksnes ( Norwegian pronunciation:; born 15 June 1996), known simply as Aurora (stylized in all capital letters), is a Norwegian singer, songwriter and record producer. Known for her introspective songwriting, ethereal soundscapes, and emotional depth, Aurora is one of Norway's most successful artists, a defining figure in contemporary Nordic pop, and widely referred to as the "Fairy of Pop."
Aurora first gained recognition as a teenager in Norway, quickly emerging as one of the country's most notable pop acts of the 2010s. She released her debut studio album, All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend, in 2016. The album received generally positive reviews and topped the VG-lista Topp 40 Album chart for two consecutive weeks. It achieved double platinum certification in Norway and charted across various European countries. Her follow-up project was a two-part concept album: Infections of a Different Kind (Step 1) was released in 2018, with A Different Kind of Human (Step 2) arriving in 2019. Aurora's fourth studio album, The Gods We Can Touch, was released in 2022 to continued acclaim, and her fifth album, What Happened to the Heart?, followed on 7 June 2024.
