Aurora

Aurora Aksnes was born on 15 June 1996 in Stavanger, Norway. Professionally known as Aurora and often stylized with the letters in uppercase like AURORA. Her debut E.P. Running with the Wolves by Decca Records was released on May 15, 2015, it received a raving review from bloggers and music critics as well as from the press. Half the World Away - by Oasis - for John Lewis' Christmas ad and Nature Boy - by Nat King Cole - are already two of the most notable covers the singer has created. Katy Perry shared a tweet that Perry announced her new song Runaway. Celebrate the special occasion. Aurora Aksnes earliest musical memory is of finding a piano in her attic and being fascinated by the sounds it would make. Jan Oystein Aksnes' parents May Britt Aksnes advised her to use music for personal growth, rather than as a way of earning money or for an interest. In the end, she began to write her own music. Alongside Bjork She also cites Leonard Cohen as an influence. In response to her mother's suggestions that she should not be aiming to become famous with the songs she writes, but rather realize the importance of themselves as well as their contribution to society. She began playing the piano when she was six years old and started writing music at age nine. It was not until she turned 14 that she told her parents. Aurora had no idea of becoming a star. She says she just likes writing music. Music is her most preferred way to feel anything.