Aurora

Aurora Aksnes was born on 15 June 1996 in Stavanger, Norway. The name she is most commonly used for her professional work is Aurora and sometimes stylized with lowercase letters, such in the form of AURORA. Her debut E.P. Running with the Wolves, released in May 2015 by Decca Records to great approval from music journalists and media. The singer has recorded two high-profile covers Half the World Away by the group Oasis in a commercial for Christmas by John Lewis and Nature Boy by Nat King Cole. Katy Perry shared a tweet that Perry announced her new song Runaway. Make it a special day for her. Aurora Aksnes first musical memory was when she discovered a keyboard within her loft and being fascinated by its music. Jan Oystein Aksnes was her father. They encouraged her not to play music only to have fun or as a means of growth but rather, she must take it seriously. The Aksnes family inspired her to write. In addition to Bjork She also cites Leonard Cohen as an influence. Her mom encouraged her to play her music publicly, not to gain fame but rather to let others know how important they are and what they can do for humanity. She was suggested by her mother to perform her songs publicly to help people realize the importance of their work and how they can affect the world. Her family didn't hear about her music until she reached fourteen. Aurora never dreamed of becoming a star. Her only passion is writing music. She says that music is her favorite way of feeling anything.