Sigrid (singer) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sigrid
Sigrid performing at Oslo Spektrum in 2022
Born	Sigrid Solbakk Raabe (1996-09-05) 5 September 1996 (age 28) Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway
Occupation	Singer songwriter
Years active	2013–present
Works	Discography songs
Relatives	Tellef Raabe (brother)
Musical career
Genres	Pop electropop synth-pop scandipop
Instruments	Vocals piano guitar
Labels	Island Petroleum

Sigrid Solbakk Raabe (born September 5, 1996), known as Sigrid, is a talented singer and songwriter from Norway. She has released two popular albums, Sucker Punch (2019) and How to Let Go (2022). Both albums became number one hits in Norway. They also reached the top 5 in the United Kingdom. Sigrid has also released three shorter music collections called EPs.

Early Life and Music Start

Sigrid Solbakk Raabe was born in Ålesund, Norway. Her parents are Håkon Raabe and Anette Sølberg Solbakk. She has two older siblings. Her brother, Tellef Raabe, is also a musician. Her sister's name is Johanne.

First Performances

Sigrid's very first performance was in kindergarten. She cried and had to be taken off the stage! She started playing the piano when she was 7 years old. By age 13, she began singing. At that age, she even performed a song by the band Nirvana.

Choosing a Path

When she was younger, Sigrid thought about becoming a teacher, lawyer, or journalist. She felt that a music career might be too risky. But in high school, she realized music was more than just a hobby. When she was 17, she and her sister Johanne started a band. They named it Sala Says Mhyp after their cat.

After high school, Sigrid moved to Bergen. This city was known for its indie music scene. She lived with her brother and friends. She started studying politics at university. However, she soon left to focus on her music career.

Sigrid's Music Journey

Early Career (2012–2015)

Sigrid wrote her first song, "Sun," when she was 16. Her brother, Tellef, challenged her to write her own song. He wanted her to stop only singing cover songs by artists like Adele. In 2013, she released "Sun" as her first single. The song was played on Norwegian radio stations. The next year, she signed with Petroleum Records. She also performed at music festivals like Øyafestivalen.

Breaking Through (2017–2020)

In 2016, Sigrid wrote the song "Don't Kill My Vibe" with Martin Sjølie. She was inspired by a time when a music producer was not kind to her. When people at Island Records heard the song, they quickly signed her. On May 5, 2017, she released her first EP, named after the song. This EP became popular in Norway, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

During 2017, Sigrid performed at many big music festivals. These included Glastonbury Festival and Reading and Leeds Festivals. Her song "Don't Kill My Vibe" was even featured in The Sims 4: Parenthood video game. She also sang a cover of "Everybody Knows" for the 2017 Justice League movie soundtrack.

In January 2018, Sigrid was named the winner of BBC Music Sound of 2018. This award highlights new artists to watch. In February 2018, she was a guest on The Playlist for CBBC. She also won the Newcomer of the Year award at the 2018 Spellemannprisen (a big music award in Norway). Her second EP, Raw, which had 5 songs, came out on July 11, 2018.

Debut Album and Tours

Sigrid's first album, Sucker Punch, was released on March 8, 2019. It had 12 songs, including some that were released before the album. In 2019, Sigrid went on tour with Maroon 5 in Europe. She also opened for George Ezra's tour in the UK. She even had her own tours in North America and Europe. Sigrid also sang "Home to You" for The Aeronauts movie soundtrack. Forbes magazine included her in their "30 under 30" list for European Entertainment in 2019.

In 2020, Sigrid joined many artists for a BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge cover of the Foo Fighters song "Times Like These." This was done to raise money for the COVID-19 pandemic. In May, she won the Spellemann of the Year and the Pop Artist award at the annual Spellemannprisen. In November 2021, Sigrid performed in Ireland for the TV show Other Voices.

Recent Music (2021–Present)

Sigrid's second album, How to Let Go, was released in May 2022. It features 12 songs. In July 2025, Sigrid released a new song called "Jellyfish." This song is the first single from her next album.

Sigrid's Music Style

Sigrid's songs often explore feelings like anger, sadness, and disappointment. She has said it's easier for her to write about feeling frustrated than about having a nice time. For her love songs, Sigrid is inspired by artists like Bonnie Raitt, Coldplay, Adele, Lykke Li, and Robyn.

Personal Life

Sigrid is a brand ambassador for Gore-Tex, a company known for its waterproof fabrics. Until 2022, she was in a relationship with Nikolai Schirmer, a Norwegian skier and filmmaker.

Music Releases

Studio Albums

• Sucker Punch (2019)
• How to Let Go (2022)

EPs (Extended Plays)

• Don't Kill My Vibe (2017)
• Raw (2018)
• The Hype (2023)

Concert Tours

Headlining Tours

• UK & Ireland Tour (2018)
• European Tour (November 2018)
• The Sucker Punch Tour (US 2019)
• UK & EU Tour (2019)
• How To Let Go Tour (2022–2023)
• Norway Club Tour (2023)
• Latin America Tour (2024)

Supporting Tours

• Oh Wonder – European Ultralife Tour (2017)
• George Ezra – UK Arena Tour (2019)
• Maroon 5 – Red Pill Blues Tour (2019)

Awards and Recognitions

Sigrid has won many awards for her music. She has received three Spellemann Awards, which are like the Norwegian Grammys. She also has two MTV Europe Music Awards and two P3 Gull awards. She won the Spellemann of the Year award at the 2019 Spellemannprisen.

See also

In Spanish: Sigrid (cantante) para niños