Aurora

Aurora Aksnes, born June 15 1996 in Stavanger and professionally referred to as Aurora occasionally stylized in the form of AURORA is a Norwegian singer and songwriter. Her debut E.P. Running with the Wolves, released in May 2015 by Decca Records to great approval by music blogs and the media. Half the World Away, by the Oasis band to promote John Lewis Christmas advertisements and Nature Boy, by Nat King Cole are two of the artist's most notable covers. Katy Perry's endorsement for her track Runaway on her blog added to the musician's acknowledgement. Enjoy her day. Aurora Aksnes first musical memory was discovering a piano at her loft, where she was fascinated by the music. Her parents May-Britt and Jan Oystein Aksnes encouraged her to explore music and not just as a career or hobby but for growth. Therefore, she created making her own lyrics. She points to renowned songwriters Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan for inspiration, as well as an appreciation for the style of Bjork. She decided to start performing their songs in public after her mom suggested it could aid people in not to gain fame with her work but to make people see around them realize the importance of their work and how they can affect the world. When she began playing the piano, she was just 6 years old and began to write music when she was nine. It wasn't until her 14th birthday when she first told her parents. Aurora wasn't a dream. She claims that she enjoys making music. Music is her favourite way to express her feelings about anything.