MØ

MØ

MØ performing at Stavernfestivalen in 2016
Background information
Birth name Karen Marie Aagaard Ørsted Andersen
Born (1988-08-13) 13 August 1988
Ubberud, Funen, Denmark
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
Years active 2012–present
Labels
Associated acts
Website www.momomoyouth.com

Karen Marie Aagaard Ørsted Andersen (born 13 August 1988), known professionally as MØ ("pronounced like 'mercy' without the 'cy'",[4] Danish pronunciation: ['mø]), is a Danish singer and songwriter, signed to Sony Music Entertainment. Born in Ubberud, MØ has been compared to electropop artists such as Grimes and Twin Shadow.[5] Besides being an acronym for her middle and last name initials, the word mø means "maiden" or "virgin" in Danish.[6] Her debut studio album, No Mythologies to Follow, was released in March 2014.[7]

MØ collaborated with Australian rapper Iggy Azalea on the 2014 single "Beg for It", which peaked at number 27 on the US Billboard Hot 100, earning MØ her first entry on the chart.[8] The following year, MØ was featured on Major Lazer and DJ Snake's single "Lean On", which peaked highly on international charts, including number one in Australia, number two in the United Kingdom and number four in the United States.

Early life

MØ was born in Ubberud near Odense,[9] and grew up in Ejlstrup on the island of Funen, Denmark.[10] Her father, Frans Ørsted,[11] is a psychologist[12] and her mother, Mette Ørsted, is a teacher. She has an older brother, Kaspar, who is a doctor.[10]

Career

2006–10: Side projects

In 2006, MØ released a side project titled ("The Edmunds") which included tracks such as ("Garbage King") and ("Polly Get Your Gun"). MØ also released several other side projects during 2008–10 including titles such as ("A Piece of Music to F*ck to")[13] and ("The Rarities") The side-projects included songs that have been previously taken down due to an unknown reason, but has been re-released by a fan on YouTube.

2007–12: MOR

MØ and her friend Josefine Struckmann Pedersen formed duo MOR in 2007, and released two EPs, Fisse I Dit Fjæs ("Pussy in Your Face") and Vanvidstimer ("Madness Hours"), in 2009 and 2011, respectively. MOR disbanded on 7 September 2012.[14]

2012–15: No Mythologies to Follow and collaborations

In 2012, MØ began creating a cappella pop songs and began collaborating with producer Ronni Vindahl.[15] On 14 January 2013, MØ released her debut single, "Glass".[16] On 15 March 2013, she released "Pilgrim" with the B-side "Maiden".[17] "Pilgrim" was recognised as P3s Uundgåelige (P3 Unavoidable), a label given to rising artists by Danish radio station DR P3, as it peaked at number eleven on the Danish Singles Chart.[18][19] On 27 March 2013, she performed live on television for the first time at the Danish P3 Guld Awards.[20]

On 7 June 2013, she released the single "Waste of Time".[21] On 18 August 2013, it was confirmed through producer and DJ Avicii's manager Ash Pournouri that MØ had co-written and provided vocals on a track called "Dear Boy" which was later featured on Avicii's debut album, True.[22] On 30 August 2013, she released the single "XXX 88"[23] MØ's first extended play, Bikini Daze, was released on 18 October 2013.[24] In October 2013, she supported AlunaGeorge on UK tour dates.[25] The single "Don't Wanna Dance" debuted on BBC Radio 1 on 16 January 2014 as Zane Lowe's Hottest Record.[26]

MØ's debut studio album, No Mythologies to Follow, was released on 7 March 2014.[27] On the review aggregate site Metacritic, the album has a Metascore of an 77 out of 100 indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[28] Music blog Pretty Much Amazing called the album "complex and euphoric", while The Guardian noted that "what [MØ] lacks in originality, she makes up for with warlike ardour".[29][30]

MØ began touring in Europe and the United States in support of the album, ending in June. On 2 June 2014, she made her US television debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, where she performed the songs "Don't Wanna Dance" and "Pilgrim".[31] "Walk This Way" was released on 16 June 2014 as a single from No Mythologies to Follow.[32] On 23 June, MØ announced additional United States and Canadian tour dates beginning in September.[33] In November 2014, she won four awards at the Danish Music Awards: Danish Album of the Year, Danish Solo Artist of the Year, Danish Breakthrough Artist of the Year and Danish Music Video of the Year.[34]

In 2014, MØ was featured on Australian rapper Iggy Azalea's song "Beg for It", which was released as the lead single from Azalea's reissue album, Reclassified.[35] Azalea and MØ performed the song for the first time on Saturday Night Live on 25 October.[36]

MØ also co-wrote the song "All My Love" by Major Lazer, featuring vocals from American singer and songwriter Ariana Grande.[37] MØ co-wrote and provided vocals for another Major Lazer song, "Lean On" with DJ Snake, which was released in March 2015.[38] The single topped the charts in MØ's native Denmark, Australia, Finland, Ireland, the Netherlands and New Zealand, while reaching the top five in several countries, including France, Germany, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States.[39][40]

2015–present: Upcoming second studio album

On 1 October 2015, it was announced that the first single from MØ's upcoming second studio album, "Kamikaze", produced by Diplo, would be released on 15 October 2015.[41] On 14 October, the single made its world premiere on a BBC Radio 1 segment hosted by Annie Mac before the studio version was released the following day. "Kamikaze" charted in Denmark, the United Kingdom, Australia and Belgium. On 13 May 2016, "Final Song", the second single from MØ's second album, was released and also made its world premiere on the same radio segment hosted by Mac. The song was co-written with Swedish singer and songwriter Noonie Bao and English singer and songwriter MNEK. It became MØ's first top 40 single as a lead artist in the United Kingdom, with the song reaching number 15 on the UK Singles Chart. Additionally, the song reached the top 40 in more than 10 countries worldwide.

On 22 July 2016, Major Lazer released the single "Cold Water" which features Canadian singer Justin Bieber and MØ, marking the fourth time she has worked with Major Lazer. In the United States, "Cold Water" debuted at number two on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming MØ's second top 10 and her third top 40 single, It is also her highest-charting single in the United States.[42] MØ is the highest-charting Danish act along with Jørgen Ingmann ("Apache") and Lukas Graham ("7 Years"), who all reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100. In the United Kingdom, "Cold Water" debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart. The song became MØ's first number-one single, and she is only the fourth Danish act to reach number one in the UK. Additionally, it is the first time two Danish acts have reached number one in the same year (with the other being Lukas Graham's "7 Years").[43]

On 17 September 2016, MØ announced the release of her new track titled "Drum" on Twitter. It has previously made special appearances in previous concerts and shows. The song was produced by American producer Bloodpop also co-written by English singer and songwriter Charli XCX alongside Noonie Bao. On 7 October 2016, the song's official audio was released.

Musical style

MØ's music has been described as "electro music with guts". NME compared her work as a cross between Siouxsie Sioux and Janet Jackson.[44]

MØ was seven when she became interested in music thanks to the Spice Girls.[45] As a teenager, she became interested in punk music and anti-fascist movements, listening to Black Flag, Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and especially Sonic Youth, saying she looked up to Kim Gordon as a "big hero and role model".[46]

Discography

Main article: MØ discography

Awards and nominations

MØ awards and nominations
Totals
Awards won 17
Nominations 23

Årets Steppeulv Awards

Year Category Work Outcome Ref.
2014 Year Live Name MØ Won [47]
2015 Album of the Year No Mythologies to Follow Won [48]
Composer of the Year MØ (shared with Ronni Vindahl) Won

Billboard Music Award

Year Category Work Outcome Ref.
2016 Top Dance/Electronic Song "Lean On" (shared with Major Lazer and DJ Snake) Won [49]

Danish Music Awards

Year Category Work Outcome Ref.
2014 New Danish Name MØ Won [50]
Danish Soloist Won
Danish Music Video "Walk This Way" Won
Danish Album No Mythologies to Follow Won
2015 Danish Live MØ Nominated [51]

European Border Breakers Awards

Year Category Work Outcome Ref.
2015 Emerging Artist MØ Won [52]

GAFFA-Prisen Awards

Year Category Work Outcome Ref.
2013 Best Danish Female Artist MØ Won [53]
Best New Danish Artist Won
2014 Best Danish Album No Mythologies to Follow Won [54]
Best Danish Female Artist MØ Won
Best Danish Hit "Don't Wanna Dance" Won
Best Danish Pop Album No Mythologies to Follow Won
2015 Best International Hit "Lean On" (shared with Major Lazer and DJ Snake) Won [55]

MTV Europe Music Awards

Year Category Work Outcome Ref.
2015 Best Song "Lean On" (shared with Major Lazer and DJ Snake) Nominated [56]
2016 Best Danish Act MØ Nominated [57]

MTV Video Music Awards

Year Category Work Outcome Ref.
2016 Song of Summer "Cold Water" (shared with Major Lazer and Justin Bieber) Nominated [58]

Nordic Music Prize

Year Category Work Outcome Ref.
2014 Nordic Music Prize No Mythologies to Follow Nominated [59]

UK Music Video Awards

Year Category Work Outcome Ref.
2016 Best Pop Video — International "Kamikaze" Nominated [60]

Zulu Awards

Year Category Work Outcome Ref.
2016 Best Female Artist MØ Won [61]

References

  1. ↑ Raymer, Miles (2 March 2015). "Diplo's Major Lazer project teams up with DJ Snake and MØ for 'Lean On'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
  2. ↑ "How Do You Pronounce Danish Singer MØ's Name? Hint: Your Guess Is Probably Wrong". Billboard. 11 November 2014. Archived from the original on 14 December 2014. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
  3. ↑ Carley, Brennan (30 December 2014). "Mø Reflects on 2014 With Emotional New Single, 'New Year's Eve'". Spin. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
  4. ↑ Easterhouse, Jim. "Danish songstress MO ready to break out in America". Los Angeles Times.
  5. ↑ Lester, Paul (12 October 2012). "New band of the day: MØ (No 1,371)". The Guardian. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
  6. ↑ "Interview, MØ : A tomboy chasing dreams". Crumb Magazine. 19 March 2013.
  7. ↑ "Reviews for No Mythologies to Follow by MØ". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 14 March 2014.
  8. ↑ Wass, Mike (10 October 2014). "Iggy Azalea Is Going To Perform On 'SNL' And Release 'Beg For It' (Featuring Mø) As Her Next Single". Idolator. Spin Media. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
  9. ↑ Skrainka, Blaine (14 March 2013). "MØ, Balanced Energy". The Wild Magazine. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  10. 1 2 Myers, Owen (13 May 2016). "How Mø Finessed Anarchist Punk Life Into Global Pop Stardom". The Fader. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  11. ↑ "Danish Singer Mo: Spice Girls Inspired Me to Become a Pop Star". Us Weekly. 9 July 2015. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  12. ↑ Down, Lauren (28 November 2012). "Introducing: MØ". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  13. ↑ "Mø A piece of music to f*ck to". Tumblr. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  14. ↑ "MOR retirement announcement". Facebook. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
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  17. ↑ "Pilgrim – Single by MØ". iTunes Store (DK). Archived from the original on 10 January 2014. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
  18. ↑ "Discography MØ". Danish Charts Portal. Hung Medien. Retrieved 21 March 2014.
  19. ↑ "P3s Uundgåelige". Retrieved 3 August 2014.
  20. ↑
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  34. ↑ "Vinderne ved DMA 2014" (in Danish). IFPI Denmark. 10 November 2014. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
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  37. ↑ "Major Lazer – "All My Love" (Feat. Ariana Grande)". Stereogum. 13 November 2014. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
  38. ↑ Beauchemin, Molly (2 March 2015). "Diplo's Major Lazer Share New Track "Lean On", Featuring MØ and DJ Snake". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
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  40. ↑ "Major Lazer ft MO & DJ Snake". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
  41. ↑ Wass, Mike (1 October 2015). "MØ Announces New Single "Kamikaze"". Idolator. Spin Media. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
  42. ↑ "Major Lazer, Justin Bieber & MO's 'Cold Water' Splashes in at No. 2 on Hot 100 as Sia Stays Up Top". Billboard. August 1, 2016. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
  43. ↑ White, Jack (July 29, 2016). "Major Lazer, Justin Bieber & MØ's Cold Water ends Drake's 15-week run at Number 1: "We are so thankful"". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 30, 2016.
  44. ↑ Levine, Nick (5 July 2013). "MØ - Waste Of Time". NME. Retrieved 5 August 2014. ...she's like a cross between Siouxsie Sioux and '90s Janet Jackson...
  45. ↑ Amendt, Sander (24 June 2014). ""Society waits for nobody" – Pop's newest outsider MØ interviewed". Electronic Beats. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
  46. ↑ "MØ - Interview: DSCVR ONES TO WATCH". Retrieved 3 August 2014.
  47. ↑ "Se de nominerede til Steppeulven 2014 - Nyhed". Gaffa.dk. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
  48. ↑ "Reportage: Steppeulven 2015 - Nyhed". Gaffa.dk. 25 January 2015. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
  49. ↑ "Billboard Music Awards 2016 Nominees and Winners". Billboard. 22 May 2016. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
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  52. ↑ "EBBA, the awards for best European new music". European Border Breakers Awards. Retrieved 20 August 2016.
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  58. ↑ "Musical.ly Partners With MTV VMAs for Song of Summer Challenge". Billboard. 23 August 2016. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
  59. ↑ "The Phonofile Nordic Music Prize nominees announced". Music Finland. 11 February 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2016.
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