- Artist:
- AURORA
What Happened To The Heart? 2LP
Release date: 7 June, 2024
Black 140g 2LP.
In April 2022, AURORA read a letter that changed her life. It was co-written by indigenous activists, titled ‘We Are the Earth’, and called for a revolution: a collective response to global warming – to “heal the land”. They described being connected to the land “through our hearts”, and the earth as “the heart that pulsates within us.” The letter led AURORA to consider a question: what happened to the heart? And so she began studying books on human anatomy, wanting to understand when and why Western culture lost touch with the deeper purpose of our most vital organ.
What Happened To The Heart? is a journey from weakness to strength, from self-destruction to self-healing. A poignant and introspective musical journey that explores the loss of spiritual connection in modern society, the healing power of vulnerability, and the call to ignite change through reuniting the heart with politics and personal growth.
- Formats:
- Vinyl LP
Reviews
“Considering themes of global unity, climate change, and capitalism, as well as her own personal grief and loss, the singer blends emotive, simple lyrics with sounds borrowed from pop, techno, folk, and classical, including choral singing on ethereal track Earthly Delights.” ★★★★★ The Telegraph
“Monolithic in nature, the world-building on ‘What Happened to the Heart?’ makes a bleeding heart – both for self and the earth – appear rapturous and unfathomably healing.” ★ ★ ★ ★ ⋆ – DIY
“The Norwegian singer (...) is capable of moments of pure alt-pop emotion” ★★★★ – The Sun
“The Norwegian has never sounded more vulnerable than on this collection brimming with innocence and beauty”– ★★★★ Daily Star