Astrid S
| Astrid S | |
|---|---|
 Photo: Stian Andersen | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Astrid Smeplass |
| Also known as | Astrid S |
| Born |
29 October 1996 Berkåk, Norway |
| Genres | Pop |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | Universal Music Group |
| Website |
astridsofficial |
Astrid Smeplass (born 29 October 1996), known professionally as Astrid S or simply Astrid, is a Norwegian singer and songwriter. She came fifth in the Norwegian version of the reality television show Pop Idol, aired on TV 2 in 2013. She is currently residing in Norway and the USA.
Biography
Growing up in a small town (Berkåk, Norway), Astrid got into music at an early age. At the age of 16 she participated in the Norwegian version of Pop Idol in 2013, and at that time released a single, "Shattered", under the name Astrid Smeplass. Astrid released her first single "2AM" under her new artist image at the age of 18 on Universal Music. "2AM" was released in the USA in 2015. She also released a cover-version of the single "FourFiveSeconds".
In 2016, Astrid supported Troye Sivan on his European tour and will release a self-titled EP on May 20, 2016.[1]
Discography
Singles
- "Shattered" (2013)
- "Undressed" - cover with Julie Bergan (2013)
- "2AM" (2014) (2015, USA)
- "FourFiveSeconds" - cover (2015)
- "Hyde" (2015)
- "Paper Thin" (2015)
- "Running Out" - Matoma feat. Astrid S (2015)
Extended plays
- 2AM (Remixes) (released May 12, 2015)
- "2AM" (Matoma Remix) – 3:55
- "2AM" (Dandy Lion Remix) – 3:32
- "2AM" (Sevnthwonder Remix) – 3:32
- "2AM" (Rootkit Remix) – 3:42
- "2AM" (Loveless Remix) – 3:30
- Astrid S (released May 20, 2016)
- "Paper Thin"
- "Hurts So Good"
- "Jump"
- "Atic"
- "I Don't Wanna Know"
As featured artist
- Shawn Mendes - "Air" from the album Handwritten (2015)
- iSHi - "Dawn" from the mixtape Spring Pieces (2015)
- Avicii - "Waiting for Love" (acoustic version with Prinston) from the EP Waiting for Love Remixes (2015)
- Matoma - "Running Out" (single) (2015)
- CLMD - "Dust" (single) (2016)
Awards and Nominations
| Accolades | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Recipient/Nominated Work | Result |
| 2015 | MTV Europe Music Awards | Best Norwegian Act | Astrid S | Winner |
| 2015 | P3 Gull | Newcomer of the Year | Astrid S | Winner |
| 2015 | Song of the Year | "2AM" | Winner | |
References
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