A Different Kind of AURORA
Norwegian electro-pop artist AURORA has released her mesmerising new album A DIFFERENT KIND OF HUMAN (STEP II).
This is AURORA’s third album to date and forms the second part of last year’s surprise release, the critically acclaimed INFECTIONS OF A DIFFERENT KIND. Sonically, AURORA wanted this album to be more "explosive and noisy" than her previous releases, representing how her life has changed over the last two years.
AURORA manages to create something rare; a more polished sound but with an increased emotional awareness and maturity.
"People say 'live like you don't care' or 'party like you don't care', but I like to care.I think people do, too, now more than ever, for example when Trump was elected people became more involved politically because they were frustrated. It's a time of open ears and open eyes", she says.
‘Step 2’ - as AURORA refers to it - takes fans to a new world; from hit singles "Animal", "The Seed", and "The River", the album features 7 brand new unheard tracks; each creating its own unique and immersive world for the listener. Effortlessly combining the exploration of poignant themes (including environmental conservation and the consequences of the rampant individualism so prevalent in today's society) with undeniably stunning pop writing and production, this sophomore album is a triumph for the young artist.
Australian fans were recently blessed with the opportunity to see the rising star perform live, with her inclusion on the lineup for this year’s annual regional touring festival Groovin’ The Moo. She also played sideshows at renowned venues in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. This visit also saw her stun online audiences with her feature on triple j’s Like A Version, where she performed a stunning rendition of The Beatles’ “Across The Universe”.
Watch AURORA’s performance on triple j’s Like A Version here.
A DIFFERENT KIND OF HUMAN (STEP II) firmly consolidates AURORA as a creative force to be reckoned with, currently boasting a staggering 200 million streams amassed on Spotify and predicted to continue surpassing that figure.
A DIFFERENT KIND OF HUMAN (STEP II) is available on all platforms now.
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