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We love it when something makes us press up against the glass and go, what’s going on inside this song? That's a good day and why we parse through so much music to find those blissful moments of fun and energy that "Bad Day" is full of. Wanting to know more about this very young sibling duo, we reached out via the electronic paper to find out about the who, what’s with all these bad days, and what’s it like to be stuck with your sibling at every show.

OnesToWatch: Who is Ora?

Ora: We’re two siblings who have been making music together for about five years now. We’re quite the opposite, yet somehow totally the same. Every song we write comes from a deeply personal place, capturing the real stories and feelings we go through. Sometimes, we even know each other better than we know ourselves, which is our strength when it comes to songwriting.

What is "Bad Day" all about?

"Bad Day" was written as a kind of therapy for ourselves. We were both going through a tough time and needed something to lift us up. Writing the song was our way of reminding ourselves that things would eventually get better, even when everything felt like chaos.

How do you make your bad days better?

Lea: I’ve got a few things that instantly lifts my mood: making music, hanging out with my family or close friends, and, honestly, I just love going to the movies.

Samuel: I’m pretty predictable. I find all the sugary stuff I can and eat until I’m almost sick.

Any collaborators? Who produced the track?

We wrote and produced "Bad Day" ourselves, but Jonathan Elkær of renowned Danish duo Phlake, stepped in to help finalize it and added the last 10% sparkle. We are also in the making of our debut album with him. We’ve developed a close relationship with him, and making music together has been so amazing.

How does it feel to have a sibling band? Does family end before songwriting begins or no change?

Well, it definitely don’t change… It’s got its pros and cons. We’re brutally honest with each other, and can sometimes be too straight up. But that same honesty is what makes our collaboration so strong.

Can we expect more of this style in the future?

Definitely! But we don’t want to box ourselves into one specific genre. We love experimenting with different sounds and constantly pushing our boundaries.

Besides this excellent single, what else should we be on the lookout for?

There is a lot of new music just around the corner and an album coming in 2025.

What's inspiring you right now outside of music?

Lea: Self-care. I’m really into making sure I’m happy and feeling good on the inside.

Samuel: Same here. I found inspiration mostly comes from within, rather than from the outside world. It’s all about tuning into how you feel and putting that into words. All our songs come from a very personal place.

Best place to be to avoid having a bad day?

Lea: I absolutely love laying in my hammock at my parents’ house with a cozy blanket.

Samuel: Total opposite! I can’t stand being at home when I’m feeling down. I’d probably hit the gym or do something active to shake it off.

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