History
Sigrid
Sigrid Solbakk Raabe, known professionally as Sigrid, is a Norwegian singer and songwriter born on September 5, 1996. She first gained significant recognition in 2017 with the release of her debut EP, Don't Kill My Vibe. Later that year, she was awarded the BBC Music Sound of 2018.
Early Career and Breakthrough
Sigrid launched her music career in 2013 with her debut single, "Sun," which marked her national breakthrough in Norway. She signed with Petroleum Records the following year and performed at notable festivals like Øyafestivalen.
International Recognition and Debut Album
In 2016, Sigrid signed with Island Records. Her 2017 single, "Don't Kill My Vibe," and its accompanying EP achieved international success, charting in Norway, Australia, and the United Kingdom. She also performed at Glastonbury Festival and contributed a Simlish version of "Don't Kill My Vibe" to The Sims 4: Parenthood soundtrack. In August 2017, she performed at Reading Festival. Sigrid also lent her voice to the 2017 Justice League soundtrack, covering Leonard Cohen's "Everybody Knows."
Her single "Strangers" became a hit, reaching number 10 on the UK Singles Chart. In 2018, Sigrid was recognized as the winner of BBC Music Sound of 2018 and received the Newcomer of the Year award at Spellemannprisen. She also released her second EP, Raw, featuring the song "Schedules."
Sigrid's debut studio album, Sucker Punch, was released on March 8, 2019. The album, comprising 12 tracks including previously released songs, debuted at number one on the Norwegian charts and number four on the UK Albums Chart. In 2019, she supported Maroon 5 on their Red Pill Blues Tour in Europe and opened for George Ezra's UK tour. She also announced a headline tour across Europe and North America to promote Sucker Punch.
