Aurora
Norwegian singer-songwriter Aurora Aksnes (born 15 June 1996) is known simply as AURORA—an ethereal voice blending art-pop, synthpop, folk, and electronic. Hailing from Stavanger, she released her debut EP Running with the Wolves (2015) and studio album All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend (2016).
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Accolades: She won Norwegian Grammys and earned an Oscar nomination for "Into the Unknown" from Frozen II
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Latest: Her fourth album What Happened to the Heart? dropped June 7, 2024—an intimate, orchestrated exploration of love, emotion, and personal awakening
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Philosophy: Aurora’s music dovetails environmental activism and mental health advocacy—performing for the Nobel Peace Prize and donating royalties to green causes