8/10

Throughout her esteemed tenure to date, Aurora has always been one to push the boundaries of contemporary pop music. Creating this beautifully alluring sound that harnesses the power of her euphoric vocal talents, her output has been this heady mix of soaring ethereal soundscapes and more progressive alt-pop gems. Now building upon what has already come before, she returns to deliver her fifth studio album 'What Happened To The Heart?', a record that sees her venture further down a more atmospheric route.

Working alongside a string of notable producers including Ane Brun, Matias Tellez, and The Chemical Brothers' Tom Rowlands, 'What Happened To The Heart?' makes for a wonderfully rich and immersive listen from start to finish. Continuing to pursue more of that explorative avenue that she has earned a reputation for, this new outing is a beautifully arranged and forward-thinking return to form, one that sees her enter a new phase within her spellbinding aesthetic to date.

Aurora has always been able to carve a distinctive path for her to embark on, but 'What Happened To The Heart?' still manages to cultivate a unique feel to call her own. Brimming with warmth and innovation at every turn, she continues this illustrious career of hers with some of her most mesmerising efforts yet.