Astrid S

Growing up, I'd never heard of any female producers or songwriters. I didn't know you could be a girl and produce, which is terrible. ”

You really notice how you're growing when you go on tour. To be able to tour around the world, and do bigger venues every year, is really, really cool. ”

In Norway, everyone knows everyone, and everyone is very supportive of each other. If there is anyone new, or a new song is coming out, everyone will probably know about it. ”

Sometimes you might feel like you're not good enough or unique enough, but everyone is! Everyone has different personalities. ”

I went to a soccer high school, and it was really different to being on 'Idol.' So I decided to quit school, and I put all my energy into music, and things started to happen. ”

Anything can become a big tune in Scandinavia because people decide what they want to listen to. So I think that's very motivating because songwriters can really think outside the box. A great song - whether or not it's radio-friendly - can really blow up here. ”

I think I just have to be myself. No one can write the songs I do, and no one can sing the way I do - I believe that's important for every artist to remember. ”

I just want to make good music, and as long as I'm happy with it, the charting isn't that important to me. Although, the best feeling is having a song you're very happy with and also having it at Number One! ”

I'm very involved in the production of my songs. I know what I like and what I don't like. ”

There's always a party ending every day but also a new one being made. They are just chapters in our lives, ending and beginning. ”