Alan Walker
Musician · Norway · b. 1997
Walker won the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Norwegian Act, highlighting his impact in the music industry.
He is known for his signature hoodie and mask, which he uses to maintain his anonymity.
Walker received the Diamond Play Button from YouTube, recognizing his massive subscriber base.
Biography
Early Life
Alan Olav Walker was born on August 24, 1997, in Northampton, England, to a British father and a Norwegian mother. At the age of two, he moved with his family to Fana, Bergen, Norway. Growing up, Walker was fascinated by computer games, graphic design, and programming, often spending his time playing with Nintendo and PlayStation consoles. His interest in music production sparked during his middle school years when he began learning through YouTube tutorials, leading him to create his first music in 2012.
Career
Walker’s music career began in earnest when he reached out to Italian producer DJ Ness for guidance. He started producing music on his laptop using FL Studio and released his debut single "Fade" in 2014, which gained significant traction on YouTube. However, it was his 2015 single "Faded," a remastered version of "Fade," that catapulted him to international fame, topping charts across Europe and earning multiple platinum certifications. Known for his distinctive style that blends house music with emotionally rich melodies, Walker has released several successful albums, including "Different World" and "World of Walker."
Public Image and Influence
Walker is recognized not only for his musical talent but also for his unique public persona, often appearing in a hoodie and mask to maintain a level of anonymity. This carefully crafted image has contributed to his popularity, particularly among younger audiences. As of 2024, he boasts over 115 million followers across social media platforms, making him one of the most prominent figures in the electronic music scene today. His influence extends beyond music, as he is often cited as a success story in the YouTube community and a leading artist in the Norwegian music industry.
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Discography
World of Walker, Season One: Rise of the Drones2026
- 1.Springseeker2:39
- 2.Getaway2:53
- 3.Broken Strings2:28
- 4.Eroina3:03
- 5.Last Ride: CRE-AV81:45
- 6.Monster2:38
- 7.Void3:11
- 8.Sailing3:48
- 9.Not Home1:59
- 10.Peter Pan2:25
- 11.Dream On2:03
- 12.Believer: AV82:14
- 13.Primacy: EXPLOR-82:14
- 14.A World I Don't Know1:52
- 15.Brave Enough to Be Unknown3:39
- 16.Adagio3:03
- 17.All Nightmares End1:20
Walkerworld 2.02025
- 1.Forever Young2:58
- 2.Last Song2:33
- 3.Incommunicado2:58
- 4.Warpaint3:09
- 5.Barcelona3:25
- 6.Avalon2:16
- 7.Who I Am3:14
- 8.By Your Side2:40
- 9.Dancing in love2:37
- 10.Thick of It All3:20
- 11.Fire!2:04
- 12.Unsure2:49
- 13.Children of the Sun3:18
- 14.Old Habits (instrumental)2:48
- 15.Spectrum1:33
- 16.Heart over Mind3:09
- 17.Spectre 2.02:57
- 18.Better Off (Alone, Pt. III)2:32
- 19.Endless Summer3:07
- 20.Hero2:55
- 21.Born to Ride2:44
- 22.Yesterday2:41
- 23.Land of the Heroes2:56
- 24.Creator Circle2:49
Walkerworld2023
- 1.Welcome to Walkerworld2:47
- 2.Heart over Mind3:09
- 3.Hero2:55
- 4.Spectre 2.02:57
- 5.Better Off (Alone, Pt. III)2:32
- 6.Endless Summer3:07
- 7.Born to Ride2:44
- 8.Yesterday2:41
- 9.Land of the Heroes2:56
- 10.Darkride1:53
Walkerverse Pt. I & II2022
- 1.Shut Up2:13
- 2.Ritual2:26
- 3.The Drum3:09
- 4.Lovesick2:09
- 5.Catch Me If You Can2:31
- 6.Blue2:38
- 7.Somebody Like U3:11
- 8.Extremes2:30
- 9.Hello World2:52
- 10.Adventure Time3:06
World of Walker2021
- 1.Time (Alan Walker remix)2:31
- 2.Man on the Moon2:58
- 3.Alone, Pt. II2:59
- 4.Paradise3:04
- 5.Out of Love2:24
- 6.Red Nexus Rising (interlude)0:39
- 7.Sorry2:45
- 8.Fake a Smile2:48
- 9.On My Way3:14
- 10.World We Used to Know2:43
- 11.Drone Wars0:42
- 12.Heading Home3:05
- 13.OK2:45
- 14.Hummell Gets the Rockets (Alan Walker remix)2:57
- 15.Not You2:33
Different World2018
- 1.Intro1:16
- 2.Lost Control3:42
- 3.I Don’t Wanna Go2:42
- 4.Lily3:16
- 5.Lonely3:36
- 6.Do It All for You2:55
- 7.Different World3:23
- 8.Interlude1:19
- 9.Sing Me to Sleep3:08
- 10.All Falls Down3:19
- 11.Darkside3:32
- 12.Alone2:40
- 13.Diamond Heart4:00
- 14.Faded (interlude)0:42
- 15.Faded3:32
Hope2013
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1352013
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New Heart2012
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Memories2012
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Broken Strings2026
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Old Habits (Remixes)2025
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Broken Angel (This is Lonely Club) [Remixes]2025
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Neon Nights2024
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Walkerverse, Pt. I2022
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Origins2022
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Slowed2022
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Sped Up2022
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Walkerverse Pt. II2022
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Walker Racing League2021
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Alone, Pt. II (remixes)2020
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Ghost (remixes)2019
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Play (remixes, vol. 1)2019
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Play (remixes, vol. 2)2019
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Faded Japan EP2018
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Label
- Record label
- MER Musikk
- Record label
- Sony Music
- Record label
- RCA Records
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- NoCopyrightSounds
- Record label
- Ultra Records
- Record label
- Monstercat
Achievements
- Award
- Diamond Play Button
- Award
- MTV Europe Music Award for Best Norwegian Act
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Alan Olav Walker, DJ Walkzz, 앨런 워커
Alan Olav Walker is a Norwegian DJ and record producer. His songs "Faded", "Sing Me to Sleep", "Alone", "All Falls Down", "Ignite", and "Darkside" have each been multi-platinum-certified and reached number 1 on the VG-lista chart in Norway. Walker values his anonymity and is known to wear a hoodie and mask to remain inconspicuous. His musical style is primarily described as house music, and is characterized by emotionally rich and grandiose melodies.
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