Quick Info
| Profession | Singer, songwriter, record producer |
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| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Date of Birth | 15/06/1996 |
| Age | 30 years |
| Birthplace | Stavanger, Norway |
Latest News about Aurora Aksnes
01/07/2025
Aurora announced she is taking a break from live performances while confirming that a new album is already in progress. She also revealed a secret new project, indicating her musical journey continues despite the hiatus from touring.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Aurora Aksnes |
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| Stage Name | AURORA (stylized in all caps) |
| Nickname | Fairy of Pop |
Personal Life
| Raised in | Høle and Os, Norway |
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| Early Interests | Started writing songs and learning dance at age 6; composed melodies on family piano |
Family
| Parents | May Britt Froastad (midwife, mother), Jan Øystein Aksnes (garage door salesman, father) |
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| Siblings | Youngest of three daughters |
Career
| Debut Recognition | Song 'Puppet' posted online in 2012, charted nationally |
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| Debut EP | Running with the Wolves (2015) |
| Debut Album | All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend (2016), topped Norway's VG-lista for two weeks |
| Second Album | Infections of a Different Kind - Step 1 (2018) |
| Management | Made Management |
| Description | Ethereal soundscapes blending electronic pop and folk, themes of nature, love, human experience |
| Record Labels | Petroleum Records, Decca Records, Glassnote Records (signed 2014) |
| Third Album | A Different Kind of Human - Step II (2019) |
| Fourth Album | The Gods We Can Touch (2022) |
| Fifth Album | What Happened to the Heart? (2024) |
| Accolades | Four Spellemann Awards, EBBA Award, P3 Prize at the P3 Gull |
| Streams | Over 10 billion streams, most-streamed female Norwegian artist of all time |
| Tours | Toured over 50 countries across Europe, North America, South America, Asia, and Oceania |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Grew up in isolated house in Os Mountains, spent time outdoors alone | |
| 2. Initially hesitant about music career, considered songwriting for others |