MorMor facts for kids

Seth Nyquist (born in 1992), known by his stage name MorMor, is a talented musician from Canada. He creates indie pop music, which is a style of popular music that often sounds unique and independent.

About MorMor

Early Life and Musical Beginnings

Seth Nyquist was born in Toronto, Canada, in 1992. When he was young, he lived in a foster home. Later, he was adopted by Mary Nyquist, a professor at the University of Toronto. She was Swedish-Canadian and raised him with her own daughter.

Seth chose the name "MorMor" for his music because it means "grandmother" in Swedish. He picked this name to show his love for his own grandmother. From a very young age, Seth loved music. He enjoyed listening to famous bands like the Beatles and Pink Floyd.

He was very involved in music at school. Seth sang in his school's choir. He also played the trumpet in a band. These early experiences helped him develop his musical skills.

Education and Focus on Music

After finishing school, Seth went to Ryerson University in Toronto. He studied sociology there. However, he soon realized that his true passion was music. He decided to leave university after just one semester.

Seth then focused completely on his musical career. He took lessons to improve his piano playing. He also received vocal training to strengthen his singing voice. This decision allowed him to dedicate all his time to becoming a musician.

Music Releases and Recognition

In 2015, Seth released his very first collection of songs. It was an EP, which is shorter than a full album. This EP was called Live for Nothing. He released it under his new stage name, MorMor.

In 2018, MorMor released another EP titled Heaven's Only Wishful. He put this music out through his own record label, called Don't Guess. This showed his independent spirit as an artist.

In 2019, MorMor received an important nomination. His song "Whatever Comes to Mind" was nominated for the SOCAN Songwriting Prize. This award recognizes great songwriting in Canada.

MorMor's Music

Albums

• Semblance (2022)

EPs

• Live for Nothing (2015)
• Heaven's Only Wishful (2018)
• Some Place Else (2019)

Singles

• "Heaven's Only Wishful" (2018)
• "Whatever Comes to Mind" (2018)
• "Waiting on the Warmth" (2018)
• "Pass the Hours" (2018)
• "Outside" (2019)
• "Won't Let You" (2019)
• "Don't Cry" (2020)
• "Far Apart" (2022)
• "Seasons Change" (2022)