I am really impressed of the questions and her answers!
Attended AURORA shows 18/12/2015 Union Scene, Drammen, NO 14/12/2016 Sentrum Scene, Oslo, NO *** 18/12/2016 Union Scene, Drammen, NO 14/12/2017 Sentrum Scene, Oslo, NO *** 17/12/2017 Union Scene, Drammen, NO 22/03/2019 Sentrum Scene, Oslo, NO *** 15/12/2019 Union Scene, Drammen, NO 13/08/2022 Øyafestivalen, Oslo, NO *** 26/11/2022 Sentrum Scene, Oslo, NO 21/07/2023 Foynhagen, Tønsberg, NO *** 22/03/2024 Sentrum Scene, Oslo, NO
the best way to view the questions and answers is to go to aurora's profile and view her newest posts, then click her answers to view the question. (so you don't miss any. )
Also with my "biggest fear" question i probably should have added, "apart from people killing the planet"
Does that mean it's animal next? I see a concrete jungle and a hunting animal.
I think it would be strange to do a video on a song that isn't on step one.
Unless animal is on step two and she's only releasing one video per step?
Or each emoji could be each video?
or she doesn't care and it is animal...who knows.
At first I thought it was All Is Soft Inside because in the song she says “I was a rose, I was an animal” and there is both a rose emoji and wolf emoji. But then I see the night city emoji and that makes me think of Animal because of “concrete jungle.” But like you said...why would she do a video for a song that isn’t on Step 1? I’m so confused 😂
saw her live 5/30/18, 3/9/19 and 6/2/22 ♡ met her 5/30/18 ♡
I think it would be strange to do a video on a song that isn't on step one.
Unless animal is on step two and she's only releasing one video per step?
Or each emoji could be each video?
or she doesn't care and it is animal...who knows.
At first I thought it was All Is Soft Inside because in the song she says “I was a rose, I was an animal” and there is both a rose emoji and wolf emoji. But then I see the night city emoji and that makes me think of Animal because of “concrete jungle.” But like you said...why would she do a video for a song that isn’t on Step 1? I’m so confused 😂
oh good point! I'd rather have one for all is soft inside than animal
At first I thought it was All Is Soft Inside because in the song she says “I was a rose, I was an animal” and there is both a rose emoji and wolf emoji. But then I see the night city emoji and that makes me think of Animal because of “concrete jungle.” But like you said...why would she do a video for a song that isn’t on Step 1? I’m so confused 😂
On second thought the city could be a reference to the lyric "all around is stone" aka the harsh concrete jungle
Recently, redditor Kenzomara showed a saved AMA page with questions subsequently deleted. I processed its a little - sorted its by the time of answers (in UTC)
Hello Popheads🌚 Ask me... anything 🔻 Hello! I’m Aurora, and this is my first AMA!! Last week I released the first step of my second album «Infections of a Different Kind». If you want, you can ask me about it. Or about other things. Or everything. If you haven’t listened to it yet, it’s available for you to hear wherever you like here: aurora.lnk.to/AURIOADKPartI ♥️ I’ll be here from 6PM CET answering your questions!! 15:03:58
turnipthebunbun I like you and your music. I have two questions for you: 1) I know your sister makes your clothes but asides from that, where do your clothes from? 2) Do you like rabbits? 🔻 I make a lot of clothes myself too, and I only buy clothes from second hand and vintage shops! Sometimes I find strange clothes and ask Viktoria to make them into something new! We make a lot of fun things together 🎈 I love rabbits. Especially white ones. 16:51:03
Aurorasnature 1st question. Is Infections of a different kind going to have a CD? 2nd question: if NASA one day came to your door and said "Aurora you've been chosen to go to space " would you accept? x 🔻 It will eventually become a physical LP/ cd. 🦕 I would definitely accept. 16:52:02
ryanevo On the "Gentle Earthquakes" you can hear reversed lyrics from "Animal", like "The weight upon my shoulders felt[...]". "With a goddess[...]". Is it any hint for the Step II or something? 🔻 😏 16:52:17
kevin_the_cow What is one of your favorite interactions you've had with a fan? Thanks so much, your music is wonderful! 🔻 I love all my interactions with fans x it’s a very special thing. To get to see someone’s heart and hear their stories so fast. My fans have taught me how to hug. And how to enjoy it. It’s a great thing to do for comfort 🧡 16:53:49
captainvaz Hey Aurora! Thank you for doing this AMA. I only discovered your music three weeks ago - enough time to listen to your mesmerising and deeply touching lyrics and melodies, so thank you for that! As someone who is trying to become an artist myself, an aspect I really admire in you is your incredible sensibility to music, how you feel every word and melody in a song, as if there is a present and gazing aura surrounding you, making your music stunningly visual as well. My question is: What is a thing/a moment that always cheers you up when you think about it? Lots of love from Portugal 🔻 Thank you so so much!!! It always makes me happy to think about snow. And wild foxes. I’ve had many good moments in snow. And it cheers me up every time I think about it. 16:54:59
m_t_glass What's your biggest fear? 🔻 My biggest fear is that human kind will ruin the planet and everything that lives on it. 16:56:27
deusaorion Hello, Aurora! My name is Pri Alanis, I'm from Brazil. Do you intend in the future to explore more the musical production part of your career, also producing albums by other artists? And at some point will we be able to see you play the harp on the stage? PS: Infections Of A Different Kind – Step 1 is a masterpiece! 🔻 I produce my own music, and that is the part of my life that I enjoy the most. I would love to produce for other artists - I have written for other artists before and I enjoyed that a lot! Thank you so so much x 16:58:02
m_t_glass what's your favourite book or book series? 🔻 I love all fantasy books! I love HP, LOTR, and I love “the name of the wind” followed up by “the wise mans fear”. the Mistborn books are also really good!! 16:59:14
isonnoniwa Hello, AURORA!! Would you do an Asian tour in the near future? 🔻 YES 16:59:25
itsdannyall Hei Aurora!! What are 3 cool things to do in the forest or up in the mountain? (btw IOADK is ethereal!!) 🔻 Being in a forest or a mountain can be a real problem solver. So it’s a good place to think. It’s a god place to let go - cry or run. And especially I would recommend to sleep in nature x it’s really refreshing! 17:00:25
freebsdlego «In todays news, we regularly hear about smart phones as a problem, due to the time we spend on them and our dependence on them. What do you think about the use of smart phones, and how do you use the smart phone yourself?» 🔻 I like that it connects us. To friends from far away, to worried parents. And to each other in general. But I’m a big fan of leaving the phone behind and I tend to forget it quite often. I don’t like the fact that it takes so much space and time from many people, it’s a gift and a curse. But we have the chance to choose how much we let it into our lives - I like it on a distance x 17:05:28
alice_mind Can you tell us your favourite Norwegian folk story, tale, legend, fantasy creature or any curiosity about your land? 🔻 There is this legend about The mountains here... that they used to be trolls, but they turned into stone by the touch of the sun. X and sometimes you see mountains that looks like the curves of a face, with nose and eyes.. and then it’s very magical to think about that they might have had life many many many years a go.. 17:08:08
fever1133 Aurorie () what's your favourite food right now.Do You have some snacks that you love to eat. 🔻 I eat a lot of ramen X and my favorite snack is chocolate and carrot! 17:09:43
HollyBergenNorge Hallo! My name is Holly and I’m from Trondheim! I decided to write in English so everyone could read😊 My questions for you Aurora are 1: what is the best thing about writing music and being able to put it into the world? 2:Besides peeing in your own toilet😂, what do you miss about Bergen and being at home when you are on tour? 3: What is your opinion on Sigrid’s new single “Sucker Punch”? 4: If you could go to any place in this world, where would you like to go next? I hope you can answer maybe 1 of my question! It would be an honour 😊 Elsker fra Trondheim❤️ Holly 🔻 It’s amazing to be able to make something out of an emotion. Out of nothing. And then share it with the world.. music is like translating emotion into sound. And it’s fantastic. I miss the rain x I love it!!! I would like to go to the rainforest. As a humble guest:) 17:12:59
lucasmarkezini Hi Aurorie. What are the new things you are leaning, still learning any language? Would you mind sharing with us? 🔻 I’m learning Portuguese (brazil) and German and Japanese:) I love languages! 17:14:37
cane-of-doom Hi, Aurora! Love Infections of a Different Kind - Step 1, it's so magical and ethereal, everything in it works perfectly in conjunction with everything else. Now, my question is: What's your favourite David Bowie song? Personally, I'd love to listen to your version of China Girl; your voice and style are perfect for that song. Hopefully we can hear it soon 🔻 Thank you so much! I love star man, and of course Life on mars. I’m a big fan of his last album too. And about China Girl - Maybe I’ll do that:) 17:14:03
alysmith179 Aurora, Basic/simple question- do you plan to come back to the US (specifically northeast) any time soon??? More interesting question- If you had to be either a moth or bird for the rest of your life which would you choose? Your music is a dear friend to my mind, body, and soul. Thank you for that. Hugs One very last thing. It is my absolute dream to sing with you. 🔻 I am coming next year x I would love to be a bird- as they have longer lives than moths x Thank you for letting my songs into your heart x 17:15:26
AlineWonderland Hi Aurora! As an introvert person, wasn't it a bit scary to perform on stage at beginning of your career? If so, how to deal with stage fright? 💖 🔻 I think fear can be handled quite easy - as long as you do what scares you the most until you realize it won’t kill you. And then you feel invisible. Being afraid of things doesn’t make me run from them, but it’s makes really curios to why they make me feel that way.. and what I have to do to get rid of it. X 17:16:50
Registeredforaurora Hello Aurora, love from China !! Congratulations for the release of Infections of A Different Kind. It is indeed the best album I've heard in a while. The sound was unique and magnificent. And I'm wondering that, where did you get the inspirations from in terms of the sounds you use in this album? As you mentioned in an interview that you wanted a certain sound to be like "water or bellyache", which was really interesting. Could you tell me more about that? And also, what gears do you usually use for production at your home studio? Thank you !!! All the love and light. 🔻 Thank you so so much x I love producing. And on this album the idea of the soundscape was really clear to me! I’m really inspired buy the sounds I have around me in the room in in... and I tend to do a lot of field recordings that I later use in my songs as percussion 🎈 I like sounds that sounds like a state of mind. Or like a feeling. I like it soft and a bit Lo-Fi as my ears get quickly tired or the high pitched sounds that you hear a lot on the radio today. So I like to keep it comfortable for the ear x 17:19:49
NuclearChickenzz Aurora, I’ve been dealing with a lot of anxiety relating to my health lately, and I was wondering what you do to relieve stress and anxiety. It would really help! Your music brings me so much calm and peace of mind. 🔻 I tell myself that I can handle it. I treat myself kindly. And if I feel like I’m not in the mood to meet people or if I can’t make it I tell myself it’s okay. Cause you are human. And being human comes along with a lot of emotional trials. Just remember to breathe, and remember to remove yourself from the place or situation that gives you anxiety (if that is possible). The most important thing is that you can do it. You can make it. And music is always a good friend for people who need it x 17:23:33
dizasssssss Do you have all the expansions of The Sims 4? What is your favorite expansion? And are you excited to do many shits with the terrain tool? 🔻 I love the jungle expansion and the vampire one !!!! I love the terrain tool!!!!!!?? 17:24:07
Catlenger Do you like tea? You said that you hate coffee a few times but I've never heard anything about tea from you. 🔻 I love tea more than life. 17:24:38
Bragi- Can you explain what your thoughts were behind the God references in Infections of a Different Kind? Obviously we all have our own interpretation, but I'd to hear your thoughts behind that song. 🔻 I have a lot of questions about religions and the way people have fought, and killed and saved in its name. So in this song I’m looking at it from the view of a person in pain. Who asks for god to be in all of us. Not something we can’t touch, or someone who judges. I believe in the world and everything in it. And I spend my energy in places were I believe it will do good. X 17:29:04
Bragi- Many of the your new songs credit other people as lyricists alongside yourself, for example Sacha Skarbek in It Happened Quiet. How much of an input did these people have in the lyrics of your songs? 🔻 People have little to almost nothing credit in my melodies and words! Just because I always know what I need to write about. And how I need it to sound. But sometimes you make a song in a room together and then you divide the credit on all beings in the room. Cause everything affects the result. Energies and vibes. X 17:31:13
Makeitbunsen Hi AURORA! I love your music and IOADK was amazing. And my question is: Ive heard that you like "heavier" music, like metal etc. is this true? and if it is. What bands or artist of that kind are you into? Would you go to a concert and mosh with me? Also come to Sweden.. its not that far from norway! c: I wish upon you great happiness and success in whatever way you find it satisfactory. c: 🔻 I know!! I have to come to Sweden!! I love Gojira and Mastodon! I like moshing because everyone is always so kid, and if anyone falls they help you up. 17:32:40
AlineWonderland Hello Aurora! How would you define love? 💖 🔻 Something that makes you feel like a flower that deserves to grow. Something that never stops you. Something that makes you feel free, and calm at the same time. The way grass is, endless and free for you to run on - and if you fall it will let you fall without hurting yourself too much. Love is beautiful. 17:34:42
Alexbreadcrumb Hi! AURORA! I'm Alex from PARAGUAY. QUESTION 1: How do you deal or manage the fame? Because many people tend to idolize their artists. QUESTION 2: How do yo keep the balance between your carrer and your personal life? That's all, long life to you! 💖 🔻 I think being famous is very strange, and it’s quite unnatural for me. But I love my fans so much. Cause you are family. I work all the time, and when I’m having Aurora time I make music. So it’s all a big storm - but I enjoy it. 17:36:00
ellieh__ what has it been like to see all the reaction to the new music?! 🔻 So lovely!!!! 17:36:09
whatgoeson-sandiego Your music is a gift. You are an inspiration. THANK YOU for sharing your words, your music, your HEART with the world. Darkness & light dance within the textured layers of inspiration and strength in your lyrics; hope and courage vibrate through sound, and I feel stronger, able to fight through the darkness. I AM a warrior!! Thank you for that. OK... my question (there are so many!): You talk about depression almost like an old friend. I kind of get that. I wonder if you've struggled with depression your whole life, and if it ever took you to the brink of despair. I wonder if that darkness is what moves you to write, or if it just a companion during the process. Does it hold you back, or inspire you, or both? How did you become the fierce Warrior of Love that you are? 🔻 Thank you so so much x I have had one time in my life where I struggled a lot with it. And I’m not a fan of carrying it with you. I never blame myself for having dark times, but I never dive too deep. Cause I like myself much better without. Depression is never a friend. People tend to believe so sometimes.. but life is sweeter without it x 17:38:43
Pingouiin_ Sorry but no crêpes this time at your show in paris 🥞 🔻 Haha❤️❤️❤️❤️ I will survive it!! 17:39:00
Pingouiin_ Where is Igor Septimus now? 🔻 In my fridge! 17:39:12
alysmith179 What is it that you find so lovely about quirky body parts?? I'm very insecure about my nose. Which is a silly thing to hate so much because it is such a small part of who I am. Yet, i still do. But the way you view these quirks brings me warmth, and I was hoping you can elaborate more. Also- what are your thoughts on soulmates? Sending all my love 🔻 I love strange noses!! My nose is big! But I love it! Because it’s mine. I love faces you had to study and you never get bored by them because they are special and exciting. And faces change with personality. The more you get too know people - the more beautiful they get. So love your nose. I bet I would love it too. X 17:41:06
ryanevo Do we really need to wait like 1-2 years to hear the Step II? Don't you think it's too long break between releasing? 🔻 It will happen before you think, but maybe later than you think. X 17:42:26
witchofrosehall What comes first to you, melodies or lyrics? 🔻 Often both! It depends where I am and what tools I have a round me! 17:42:26
iEatPlasticSurgery Do you consider yourself a gay icon? BECAUSE AS A 16 YEAR OLD GAY, I CONSIDER YOU THE ULTIMATE GAY ICON YASSSS KWEEN 🔻 WOO! That is so sweet!! I am definitely a fighter for love. And there is something about gay people that often moves me, because of the history and long fight for the right to love. Like warriors. Beautiful beautiful warriors. You are all so amazing!! ❤️💜💙💚🧡💛 17:43:56
its_timelord Hey Aurora, i'm a really big fan since the day i heard you for the first time. I simply love your music. My question is, would you be interested in doing more folk music in the future? I really loved your collaboration with Wardruna and i think your voice is perfect for folk music. Thank you for doing an AMA, hope you'll have a great evening! 🔻 Oh yes definitely!!! Thank you so much xxxxx 17:45:24
afickle Hi Aurora, I’ve listened to this album the moment it was released and I love every one of it, particularly ‘It Happened Quiet’. I’d say beautiful is an understatement, and stunning to be the least.So, I wonder which [Infections of a Different Kind] song is your personal favourite? And why is that? Can you share a little history of how this song is created? I hope you’ll continue to create wonderful music, that never fails to bring me and others to another universe of melodic tunes. Always wishing you the best from afar. ❤️, a warrior from Brunei Darussalam. 🔻 I wrote that song in the middle of the night, and it was the whole beginning for this Step. It was the song that made me realize what this album was going to be all about. So it’s really close to my heart. 17:48:01
r4ikk0 Aurora, I don't have any significant question. But, did you like to swim? Did you already have seen/felt any magical creature underwater? '-' 🔻 I love swimming. I think I saw a sea dragon once. But Maybe it was a dream. 17:48:44
Bragi- You've mentioned some very wise things in your interviews which reminded me very much of certain schools of thought in philosophy and psychology, is that a coincidence or is that an interest of yours? 🔻 I’ve always been very fascinated by both. I used to sit and think a lot when I was a child. Wondering about the world and everything beyond it is definitely one of my greatest hobby. The human mind is also a very fascinating thing for me. I’m very inspired in my song writing by the way these questions and fascinations dances in my head! 17:53:24
_Yona_ Hello AURORA ! I first want to thank you of giving us such a chance to ask you questions (which I hope you could answer all of them). I have been a fan of yours since I first heard you back in late 2015. Your music means a lot to me! I have many questions but I am only going to ask one for now. It's about your song lyrics in the second album. You used the color red in soft universe ( Let the universe go red) and in "it happened quit" ( And I will bleed in your bed turn it red). Therefore I want to know what you mean by these 2 verses. and what are the shadows you used in ll is soft inside? 🔻 Thank you so much x I’m very fascinated by the colour red and all it has represented in poetry throughout the years. In all three cases it means a different thing. In it happened quiet it has anger. In soft universe in has love. And on the cover it has a more literal meaning x 17:55:47
Sunblox Hi Aurora! When i first listened to Infections of a Different Kind i was super blown away and surprised by how intenely personal the songs were, because Queendom felt way less personal, and honestly less like "you". While everything else on the Album feels like it's coming from a very real and very genuine place. Listening to the Album after Queendom and Forgotten Love feels like a surprise emotion-bomb and i was wondering if that surprise factor was intentional? Anyways, lots of love! Is a physical release of Infections planned? Thanks for existing, you've been a big inspiration for me ever since i discovered your music when your first Album came out, and i can't wait to hear what you will do next! 🔻 Queendom is my song, and therefore also me. I am quite many things and all the different songs comes from different sides that I have within me. Track 8 it’s quite personal, and the other songs are quite based on universal matters. I definitely wanted to see how people don’t tent to look further than what is beyond them. So it was very interesting to see people speculate about the album! Even though singles will be different than album tracks, I still wanted people to not know what to expect a 100%! Thank you so much for your appreciation xx and I am so grateful to have people out there listing to what I have to say x 18:00:01
ThaisAndrade Hi Aurora! I was wondering if the promotional photos for the new album are supposed to reference a uterus and a heart? they really look like they do! 🔻 I like to do visual things that reminds people of many things. It’s important that they create a link to something else. A connection in the mind. It’s very open to what people see on my album covers, and I mean for them to see everything that they find. No answer more correct than the other x 18:01:42
AlineWonderland Hi Aurora! Who is your favorite Disney character? 🔻 Quasimodo! 18:01:52
SirQuasar I hope you're having a great day! Sorry I have 4 questions :/ Do you think the human race will eventually reach other stars? Do you like beards? Do you think you will live stream again anytime this year? Have you seen a baby fennec fox? 🔻 I think we will. One day we might not have any other choose. And we seem to find our solutions only when it is the only way to go. I like beards as long as the Person wearing it is nice. I will!! I promise! No I haven’t! 18:03:32
ellieh__ the queendom video was SO iconic, can you give us any hints for your next music video?👀 🔻 🌹🌃🏙🐺 18:04:13
sele_vera Hi you wonderful human! I want to know, is it happened quiet about domestic violence? And is it somehow related to churchyard as this one seems like a prequel to it happened quiet? Thank you for creating this, lyrics have touched me in a way I didn't know they could. Lots of love! 🔻 It happened quiet can definitely be about domestic violence. It’s a continuation to a song that I already have released before... In Churchyard we find someone taking advantage of being in a position where they are the strongest. And then using it to hurt the other. We know that happens in many situations. Also domestic violence. 18:06:32
sexapus What’s the most important thing you look for in a producer? Thanks so much for doing this💫 🔻 I produce myself, so I need people who will bring something that I can’t. And people who understand my language. It takes time to produce and album, and I first look at peoples personalities as I know we will spend a lot of time together. Everyone who touches my music needs to listen to me. And they need to be kind and have the same respect for me as I have for them x 18:09:40
Bragi- Am I correct in thinking you've split your new album into two parts (steps) because you said you wanted to add additional songs? Or is it something else? Thanks 🔻 You might be 🌹🙃 18:10:16
m_t_glass Top 5 video games? 🔻 Skyrim The last of us Minecraft Final fantasy Diablo III 18:11:10
Pingouiin_ Will you sing a song only in your own language one day ? 🔻 Yes 🌹 18:11:24
Bragi- I first discovered your music through the performance of Helvegen you did with Wardruna and the Oslo Fagottkor! Is there any chance you'll collaborate with Wardruna/Einar in the future? 🔻 Absolutely 🌹 18:11:36
Absellius Hi Aurora, I was wondering how many instruments you play? Do you always start writing songs on piano or sometimes different instruments? Ps. Infections of a different kind is incredible! Ross x 🔻 I play the piano, and Drums and the Harp. 18:12:56
KLJohnnes What was your label's response over you wanting a double ep for a second album? Did they had any resistence in acepting your ideias on this record? 🔻 They have been very supportive x and were actually pushing for it to happen! 18:12:56
ellieh__ the new music is incredible, thank you so much. can we expect to hear ‘infections of a different kind’ on the setlist for tour next week? my tissues are ready, see you there 💛 🔻 You can ❤️ 18:13:13
KLJohnnes Do you feel like you're part of a new generation of alternative singers? We've had Florence and the Machine, Lana Del Rey and Marina and the Diamonds appearing at the same time, now, almost 10 years later we have you. How does that feel? 🔻 It feels very good ❤️ we need more alternative pop music on this planet! Especially music that has a lot to say! Because music is power:) 18:15:54
🔻 Thank you for now guys x You’re so sweet. And I’ve really enjoyed your questions! Big viritual hug x 18:16:10
dcollins91 Hi Aurora! I met you in LA with my brother at the Roxy we both in wheelchairs...you dedicated Forgotten Love to us and we wanted to thank you, that was a beautiful touch to an awesome day!!! What perspective is "It happened quiet" written from? A ghost? Or a murder victim? 🔻 You were both so kind. And so strong. It was a really good experience to meet you both xx The victim x 18:17:14
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