Anna of the North facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Anna of the North
Lotterud performing in 2018
Background information
Born	8 June 1989 (1989-06-08) (age 36)
Origin	Gjøvik, Norway
Genres	Electropop dream pop
Years active	2014–present
Labels	Honeymoon Different 300
Associated acts	Tyler, the Creator
Members	Anna Lotterud
Past members	Brady Daniell-Smith

Anna of the North performing at Parkteatret Scene in Oslo in 2019

Anna of the North is the stage name for Anna Lotterud, a singer and songwriter from Gjøvik, Norway. She is known for her "soft, soul-baring electro-pop" music. Anna of the North started as a duo in 2014 with producer Brady Daniell-Smith. Their first album, Lovers, came out in 2017. Brady left the group in 2018, and Anna Lotterud has continued to make music under the same name. Her second album, Dream Girl, was released in October 2019.

Anna's Early Life

Anna Lotterud was born on June 8, 1989, in a small town called Gjøvik in Norway. Her father was a musician, which might have inspired her love for music. Before she became a singer, Anna studied graphic design. She later moved to Melbourne, Australia, to continue her studies.

Her Music Journey

While studying in Melbourne, Anna met a New Zealand music producer named Brady Daniell-Smith. They decided to team up and form the duo "Anna of the North." Anna was the singer, and Brady created the music.

In June 2014, they released their first song, "Sway." It quickly became popular online and helped them get a record deal in the United States. Later that year, the famous DJ group The Chainsmokers even made their own version of "Sway."

Anna of the North then released more songs like "The Dreamer" and "Baby." These songs became very popular on music charts. They also got to open for the DJ Kygo on his tour across Europe. Over the next few months, they released other well-loved songs such as "Us" and "Oslo."

In May 2017, Anna of the North announced their first album, Lovers. It was released on September 8, 2017. The album included the song "Lovers," which Anna shared was inspired by a breakup. She said that even though it was a sad time, the song still has a hopeful message about the future.

In July 2017, Anna's voice was featured on two songs by the American rapper Tyler, the Creator: "Boredom" and "911 / Mr. Lonely." These songs were on his album Flower Boy. Anna was also invited to perform with Tyler, the Creator on a TV show called The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Brady Daniell-Smith, the producer who started Anna of the North with Anna, left the duo in 2018. They remained friends.

Anna's second album, Dream Girl, came out on October 25, 2019. The main song from this album, "Dream Girl," was even used in an iPad Pro advertisement in 2020. In October 2020, she released a shorter collection of songs called an EP, titled Believe. She continued to release new music, including the single "Here's To Another" in 2021.

Anna's Music in Movies

Anna of the North's songs have been featured in popular movies.

• The song "Lovers" was used in a romantic scene in the 2018 Netflix movie To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before.
• Her song "Dream Girl" was part of the soundtrack for the 2021 Netflix movie To All The Boys: Always and Forever.
• In 2022, Anna also worked with Ian Hultquist and Drum & Lace on the soundtrack for the romantic comedy Rosaline. They contributed the songs "Dancing on My Own" and "Escape."

Anna's Music Albums

Studio Albums

EPs (Extended Plays)

Singles (Individual Songs)

Guest Appearances

Anna of the North has also lent her voice to songs by other artists.

Awards and Nominations

Anna of the North has been recognized for her music. The GAFFA Awards in Sweden celebrate popular music.

See also

In Spanish: Anna of the North para niños