Aurora Aksnes, born June 15th of 1997 in Stavanger and known professionally as Aurora sometimes stylized in uppercase as AURORA is a Norwegian musician and singer. Her debut E.P. Running with the Wolves was released by the label Decca Records in May 2015 receiving great approval by music journalists and media. The singer has released two top-of-the-line covers Half the World Away by the band Oasis to promote a Christmas ad by John Lewis and Nature Boy by Nat King Cole. Katy Perry, who endorsed the tune Runaway with her voice, has given it some more recognition. It was her birthday celebration. Aurora Aksnes' earliest memory of music is when she discovered a grand piano that was in the attic. It was awe-inspiring to see the possibilities it offered. Jan Oystein Aksnes, her parents, May Britt Aksnes, and Jan Oystein Aksnes, encouraged their daughter to pursue music more as a hobby than a profession. Thus, she began with her own music. In addition to Bjork, she cites Leonard Cohen a