Aurora, The Gods We Can Touch

I have been a bit captivated by Norwegian singer and songwriter Aurora since I first heard her debut album, All My Demons Greet Me as a Friend, back in 2016. There was something captivating about the intersection between her angelic and ethereal voice and her fusion of pop, electro and synth pop, and folktronica music. But, as with any young and developing artist, there was still work to be done to fuse it all together in a truly cohesive way. On her third album, The Gods We Can Touch, Aurora has done just that and so much more.

An album inspired by Greek mythology and the intersection between the divine and the human, The Gods We Can Touch weaves stories of myths and mythos in contemporary times and settings. They serve as reminders, says Aurora, of things that we have forgotten. "We used to worship the earth, and music was a way of connecting us to something divine," she recently said in an interview. "I love Greek mythology because [they didn't] put shame on being a woman, or being gay, or being trans or sexual and curious. I'm fascinated by how much we've lost over time, and how much shame we put into beautiful things."

It is here, in the context of the intersection between the divine and the human that Aurora's voice and music realize new levels of connection, power, and impact. Aurora doesn't just draw you in as a listener, you become a participant, sharing in her moods, feelings, and emotions. It's no small feat on her part and will leave you with the same wonder that Aurora has for ancient times.