Get ready for the footy frenzy as TOMORA takes centre stage at the World Cup! In a stunning coup, the critically-acclaimed duo – comprising Norwegian art-pop sensation Aurora and The Chemical Brothers' Tom Rowlands – has revealed their tracks are dominating the UK's TV coverage of the tournament. And what a perfect timing, as England takes on Norway in tonight's highly-anticipated showdown!
Two tracks from their 2026 debut album 'Come Closer' have become an integral part of British football broadcasts. Catchy single 'Somewhere Else' is the BBC's main World Cup theme song, while 'In A Minute' has been a highlight of ITV's promotional campaigns for the tournament. TOMORA shared the inspiration behind these tracks: "We both liked the idea of this mystical place called 'Somewhere Else'... We pictured it written on a mysterious door that you could open and end up somewhere beautiful." They cleverly incorporated bird sounds into the song, imagining them coming from within this enchanting door.
The duo's music has been making waves across British screens, and they're over the moon about its exposure: "We love football and the way it celebrates and unites people – just like music. It's wonderful to see everyone so emotive and expressive with their emotions." They even extended a heartfelt message of support to fans from the Ivory Coast who couldn't make it to the games, emphasizing that "Football should be available for everyone!"
But what about tonight's high-stakes match between Aurora's Norway and Rowlands' England? The stakes are personal, with both team members backing their respective nations to triumph. Aurora confidently predicted Norway's strong performance: "Norway has won the hearts of the people, and I also think Norway will do very good this year – we're an underdog you should fear!" Meanwhile, Rowlands remained optimistic about England's chances of reaching the final: "Our prospects are extremely high." When asked about their favourite football anthems, Aurora playfully pointed to Norway's viral celebration chant 'RO! RO! RO!', leaving a smug Rowlands unaware.
TOMORA's debut album 'Come Closer' is available now – and don't forget they're hitting the festival circuit this summer before embarking on a UK and European headline tour in October 2026!