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Heathens (Aurora Song)
"Heathens" is a song by Norwegian singer-songwriter Aurora for her fourth studio album, ''The Gods We Can Touch'' (2022). It was released on 2 December 2021, through Decca and Glassnote, as the fourth single from the album. "Heathens" is a tribute to Eve and women who have shaped human freedom, celebrating free will and life's complexities. Inspired by Persephone, the song was praised for its storytelling and powerful chorus. Released as a single, it was accompanied by ''A Touch of the Divine'', a virtual concert broadcast globally via Moment House. Aurora described the event as a rare chance to present her music in its purest form. Background Aurora described the track as a homage to Eve and women who have contributed to human freedom throughout history. She expressed admiration for the act of embracing free will and experiencing life in all its complexities, stating, "I think life should be lived in all of its colours, and that is why we live like heathens." The song was rel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aurora (singer)
Aurora Aksnes (; born 15 June 1996), known simply as Aurora (stylized in all capital letters), is a Norwegian singer, songwriter and record producer. Referred to as the "Fairy of Pop", she is a defining figure in contemporary Nordic popular music, Nordic pop, known for her introspective songwriting, ethereal soundscapes, and emotional depth. Aurora first gained recognition as a teenager in Norway, quickly emerging as one of the country's most notable Music of Norway#Pop and rock, pop acts of the 2010s. Her debut studio album, ''All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend'' (2016), incorporated electropop and Folk music, folk as musical styles. The album topped the VG-lista, Norwegian Albums Chart for two consecutive weeks and was certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). Her follow-up project was a two-part concept album: ''Infections of a Different Kind (Step 1)'' was released in 2018, with ''A Different Kind of Human (Step 2)'' arriving in 2019. Her fourth studio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Gods We Can Touch
''The Gods We Can Touch'' is the fourth studio album by Norwegian singer-songwriter and record producer Aurora (singer), Aurora. It was released on 21 January 2022 by Decca Records, Decca and Glassnote Records. As in her other releases, Aurora worked with Magnus Skylstad and Askjell Solstrand, along with new collaborations with Jamie Hartman, Martin Sjølie and Matias Tellez on its production. Conceived as a departure from the concept and sound of her previous works, ''The Gods We Can Touch'' has been characterised to be an electropop record, along with folk-pop, Ethereal wave, ethereal, art pop, electro-folk, and synth-pop. Its sound incorporates an Eclecticism in music, eclectic and multifaceted style with Electronic music, electronic textures, Western culture#Music, Western elements, and intimate orchestrations. Inspired predominantly by Greek mythology, the lyrics explore themes of self-empowerment, abuse, heartbreak, morality and desire, with a Maximalism, maximal and Intros ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Decca Records
Decca Records is a British record label established in 1929 by Edward Lewis (Decca), Edward Lewis after his acquisition of a gramophone manufacturer, The Decca Gramophone Company. It set up an American subsidiary under the Decca name, which became an independent company just before the Second World War. The American spin-off became a subsidiary of MCA Inc. in 1962. Known for its technical innovations, the British parent company grew to become the second most successful recording company in Britain and celebrated fifty years of existence in 1979, shortly before being sold to PolyGram. Both Decca and its former subsidiary were subsequently acquired by Universal Music. Decca and its American spin-off both built up strong catalogues of popular music. In their first two decades their artists included Gertrude Lawrence, George Formby, Jack Hylton and Vera Lynn in Britain and Bing Crosby, Al Jolson, the Andrews Sisters and the Mills Brothers in the US. Later performers in their popular ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glassnote Records
Glassnote Records (also known as Glassnote Entertainment Group LLC) is a record label that was launched by American music executive Daniel Glass in 2007. The label primarily has a lineup of indie rock and alternative rock artists, most notably Mumford & Sons and Phoenix. The label has also released music from popular artists in other genres, such as Chvrches, Childish Gambino and Secondhand Serenade. The label is distributed by The Orchard as of 2022. History In 2009, the label released French indie rock band Phoenix's fourth album, ''Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix'', which was awarded the Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album in 2010. Phoenix went on to release '' Bankrupt!'' which won the 2014 Victoires de la Musique Rock Album of the Year. The band also released ''Ti Amo'' in 2017 and '' Alpha Zulu'' in 2022. In February 2011, Mumford & Sons' '' Sigh No More'' became the label's highest charting album, peaking at #2. That same month, Mumford & Sons' single " The C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magnus Skylstad
Magnus Åserud Skylstad (born 17 June 1983) is a Norwegian musician and record producer from Bergen. He began playing drums at around the age of fifteen years old. He currently is an affiliate of fellow Norwegian and singer-songwriter Aurora An aurora ( aurorae or auroras), also commonly known as the northern lights (aurora borealis) or southern lights (aurora australis), is a natural light display in Earth's sky, predominantly observed in high-latitude regions (around the Arc ... and performs as a percussionist, drummer, and occasional backing vocalist for her live band. Songwriting and production credits References {{DEFAULTSORT:Skylstad, Magnus Living people 1983 births Norwegian electronic musicians 21st-century Norwegian male musicians Norwegian songwriters Norwegian record producers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Dangerous Thing
"A Dangerous Thing" is a song by Norwegian singer-songwriter Aurora for her fourth studio album, ''The Gods We Can Touch'' (2022). It was released on 7 January 2022, through Decca and Glassnote, as the fifth single from the album. Background "A Dangerous Thing" was produced by Aurora, Magnus Skylstad, and co-produced by Martin Sjølie. Speaking about the track, Aurora reflected on the way beauty can sometimes disguise something harmful, stating, "I was surprised to learn how often the ugly is disguised as beauty. How often poison is disguised as wine. And life disguised as death." Composition The song is a folk ballad, that has elements of country A country is a distinct part of the world, such as a state, nation, or other political entity. When referring to a specific polity, the term "country" may refer to a sovereign state, state with limited recognition, constituent country, .... It explores the theme of self-awareness within a deceptive and destructive relatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Persephone
In ancient Greek mythology and Ancient Greek religion, religion, Persephone ( ; , classical pronunciation: ), also called Kore ( ; ) or Cora, is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter. She became the queen of the Greek underworld, underworld after her abduction by her uncle Hades, the king of the underworld, who would later take her into marriage. The myth of her abduction, her sojourn in the underworld, and her cyclical return to the surface represents her functions as the embodiment of spring and the personification of vegetation, especially grain crops, which disappear into the earth when sown, sprout from the earth in spring, and are harvested when fully grown. In Art in ancient Greece, Classical Greek art, Persephone is invariably portrayed robed, often carrying a wikt:sheaf, sheaf of grain. She may appear as a mystical divinity with a sceptre and a little box, but she was mostly represented in the process of being carried off by Hades. Persephone, as a vegetation deity, veg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rolling Stone UK
''Rolling Stone'' is an American monthly magazine that focuses on music, politics, and popular culture. It was founded in San Francisco, California, in 1967 by Jann Wenner and the music critic Ralph J. Gleason. The magazine was first known for its coverage of rock music and political reporting by Hunter S. Thompson. In the 1990s, the magazine broadened and shifted its focus to a younger readership interested in youth-oriented television shows, film actors, and popular music. It has since returned to its traditional mix of content, including music, entertainment, and politics. The first magazine was released in 1967 and featured John Lennon on the cover, and was then published every two weeks. It is known for provocative photography and its cover photos, featuring musicians, politicians, athletes, and actors. In addition to its print version in the United States, it publishes content through Rollingstone.com and numerous international editions. The magazine experienced a rapi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gigwise
''Gigwise'' is a British online music news site featuring music news, photos, album reviews, music festivals, concert tickets and video content. Founded in June 2001, the site is based in London, England. History Gigwise was launched in 2001 in Liverpool as a gig listings site. Over time, the site evolved into a music news site including reviews and interviews in its content. In 2006, the site relocated its main office to London. It was the UK's 20th most-visited music news website in Dec 2010 ranking above NME.COM in the comScore reports. Gigwise was acquired in 2016 by the team behind Second Screen and Techtonic. For the 20th Anniversary, Gigwise published its first ever print edition in July 2021 featuring Self Esteem on the front cover. Editors * Andy Day (2002–2005) * Scott Colothan (2005–2009) * Jason Gregory (2009–2011) * Michael Baggs (2011–2014) * Andy Morris (2014–2015) * Andrew Trendell (2015–2016) * Cai Trefor (2016–2019) * Shannon Cotton (2019–202 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Running With The Wolves (song)
"Running with the Wolves" is the fourth single released by Aurora and the second single on '' Running with the Wolves'' and '' All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend''. It was written by Aurora, Michelle Leonard and Nicolas Rebscher and produced by Odd Martin Skålnes, Rebscher and Magnus Skylstad. On 20 April 2015, the song was officially released worldwide. In 2020, as part of the Apple TV+ animated film '' Wolfwalkers'', a newer version of the song was released, which is heard in the soundtrack and trailer. This version uses medieval Irish instruments as the backing music. The song was also used for the theme song for '' Wolfblood'' series 4–5, as well as Wolfblood Secrets in addition appearing on an episode of ''Teen Wolf (2011 TV series)'' and ''The Blacklist''. In 2016, the song received a Spellemann nomination for Song of the Year at the 2016 Spellemannprisen, which went to Kygo's "Stole the Show". Composition A Scandipop and electropop Electropop is a popular ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Murder Song (5, 4, 3, 2, 1)
"Murder Song (5, 4, 3, 2, 1)" is a song by Norwegian singer-songwriter Aurora for her debut studio album, '' All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend'' (2016). It was released on 25 August 2015, through Decca Decca may refer to: Music * Decca Records or Decca Music Group, record label * Decca Gold, classical music record label owned by Universal Music Group * Decca Broadway, musical theater record label * Decca Studios, recording facility in West ..., as the third single from the album. Background Aurora described "Murder Song (5, 4, 3, 2, 1)" as a complex narrative told from the victim's perspective, exploring themes of pain and acceptance. The song portrays a man who, believing he is doing the right thing, takes a woman's fate into his own hands. Overcome with love and sorrow, he breaks down in tears after committing the act. Aurora has also expressed that songwriting serves as a form of therapy for her, helping her confront fears. She believes that avoiding pain turns i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aurora (singer) Songs
An aurora ( aurorae or auroras), also commonly known as the northern lights (aurora borealis) or southern lights (aurora australis), is a natural light display in Earth's sky, predominantly observed in high-latitude regions (around the Arctic and Antarctic). Auroras display dynamic patterns of radiant lights that appear as curtains, rays, spirals or dynamic flickers covering the entire sky. Auroras are the result of disturbances in the Earth's magnetosphere caused by enhanced speeds of solar wind from coronal holes and coronal mass ejections. These disturbances alter the trajectories of charged particles in the magnetospheric plasma. These particles, mainly electrons and protons, precipitate into the upper atmosphere (thermosphere/exosphere). The resulting ionization and excitation of atmospheric constituents emit light of varying color and complexity. The form of the aurora, occurring within bands around both polar regions, is also dependent on the amount of acceleration ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
