''Running with the Wolves'' is the debut extended play (EP) by Norwegian singer-songwriter Aurora (singer), Aurora. It was released on 4 May 2015 via Decca and Universal Music.

Composition

According to Aurora, every song of the EP has a different theme, which she described that there was "a very morbid one, a dreamy one, an animalistic one and then a quite sad one." "Runaway" was released as the lead single of the Extended play, EP on 7 February 2015 through Petroleum Records. The Running with the Wolves (song), title track was released as the second and final single of the album. The song has also been adapted to the film Wolfwalkers (2020) produced by Tom Moore. Previous singles "Awakening" and "Under Stars" were included on the vinyl edition of the EP.

Release and promotion

''Running with the Wolves'' was released on 4 May 2015. To promote the EP, Aurora did several performances. She performed at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert#2015, 2015 Nobel Peace Prize Concert. She has played a sold-out headline show in London and supported Of Monsters and Men at Brixton Academy in November 2015. "Runaway" was used at the finale of the The Following (season 3), third season of the Fox Broadcasting, Fox American television psychological thriller series ''The Following''.

Track listings

Notes * The vinyl version of the EP includes an alternate version of "Awakening" than the single release.

Accolades

Certifications

Personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of the vinyl version of ''Running with the Wolves''.

Musicians

* Aurora Aksnes – vocals ; piano ; synth * Alf Lund Godbolt – synth ; programming * Nicolas Rebscher - synth ; keyboards ; programming * Odd Martin Skålnes – synth ; piano ; drums & percussion ; programming ; bass guitar ; acoustic guitar * Magnus Skylstad, Magnus Åserud Skylstad – drums ; piano ; drums & percussion * Øystein Skar - synth * Pete Davis - keyboards & programming * Michelle Leonard - keyboards & programming * Edvard Erfjord, Edvard Førre Erfjord - programming * Henrik Michelsen - programming * Matias Monsen - cello * Askjell, Askjell Solstrand - wurlitzer organ * Geoff Lawson - conductor (The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra) * The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - orchestra

Technical

* Aurora Aksnes - production * Edvard Erfjord, Edvard Førre Erfjord - production, programming & recording * Henrik Michelsen - production, programming & recording * Magnus Skylstad, Magnus Åserud Skylstad - production, programming & recording , mixing * Nicolas Rebscher - production & programming * Odd Martin Skålnes - production, programming & recording * Neil Comber - mixing * Alex Wharton - mastering & engineering

Artwork

* Markus Rakeng - artwork * Kenny McCracken - photography

Notes

References

External links

* {{Authority control 2015 debut EPs Albums produced by Magnus Skylstad Aurora (singer) EPs Decca Records EPs Universal Music Group EPs