Aurora Aksnes (born June 15, 1996, in Stavanger) is an Norwegian artist and vocalist. Her debut E.P. Running with the Wolves by Decca Records was released on May 15th, 2015 receiving rave reviews from bloggers and music critics as well as the media. The singer has released a number of high-profile cover songs, including Half the World Away (by Oasis), from the group Oasis) to accompany John Lewis' Christmas advert and Nature Boy (by Nat King Cole) and were widely appreciated. Katy Perry shared a tweet in which Perry promoted her song Runaway. Celebrate her special day. Aurora Aksnes first musical memory was finding a keyboard in her loft and being amazed by the music. The parents of her May-Britt family along with Jan Oystein Aksnes encouraged her to pursue music not as an occupation or pastime but as a way to develop. The singer began to write lyrics of her own. Alongside Bjork as well, she mentions Leonard Cohen as an influence. She began performing her songs publicly when her ...