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Andreas Andresen Haukeland[1] (born 12 April 1993[2]), better known as Tix (stylized in all caps), is a Norwegian singer. He represented Norway at the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with the song "Fallen Angel".
Haukeland has Tourette syndrome, a condition characterised by involuntary movements called tics. During his childhood, he was bullied for his condition and he was called "Tics", which he later turned into his stage name.[3] Besides being a musician, Haukeland is a mental health awareness advocate and has shared his experiences with Tourette syndrome, as well as loneliness and suicidal thoughts.[4]
In 2019, Haukeland was a part of Norwegian Paradise Hotel, season 11, checking in as a VIP contestant. After his long run that season, he was part of the jury deciding the winners.
Early life
[edit]Haukeland was born on 12 April 1993. During his school years, he was bullied for his Tourette syndrome and his tics, leading to him struggling with his mental health for most of his life. During a conversation with his mom, he said "I don't think I'll ever get a girlfriend. I don't think I'll ever find someone who can love me and accept my tics. I don't think anyone will consider me normal... most importantly, I don't think I'll ever find a girl that will have children with me, someone that will marry me. I don't think that's in the cards for me."[5]
In 2010, during a russ celebration, Haukeland's girlfriend at the time asked him if he could write a song for the bus crew. This would be his first russ song. In 2011, he would submit a song for that year's Melodi Grand Prix 2011, but to no avail. The song is not planned to ever be released in any media form.[6]
Career
[edit]2013–2019: Russ music, controversy, and struggles with mental health
[edit]TIX is known for his Russ music, with many of his songs being known for controversial, misogynist, and sexist lyrics. Haukeland offered three explanations for the song "Sjeiken": it was satire, it was a result of supply and demand, it was a provocation for the sake of provocation.[7]
In 2015, he was featured in several Staysman and Lazz music videos in which he is seen doing various things, including touching the instructor's breast during a sex ed class,[8] partying excessively[9] and waking up with a man in bed, who he kisses on the forehead before leaving, albeit in a hurry.[10]
Between 2015 and 2017, he would release many songs, all in russ music; 19 in 2015, 17 in 2016, and 12 in 2017.
In September 2016, TIX released his debut studio album, Dømt og berømt, which peaked at number 2 on the VG-lista, the official Norwegian Albums Chart.
In 2017, he would be a co-producer for the song "Game Time" by Flo Rida. In the summer of 2017, TIX was a warm-up artist for Justin Bieber at Forus Travbane in Stavanger.[11] He would also co produce the song "Sweet but Psycho" by Ava Max in 2018.
In 2018, he released his first non-russ pop song, "Shotgun" which reached No. 5 in the singles chart in Norway. However, in the same year and in 2019 he would also create new russ songs, but with a new theme of a foreboding party burnout and depression.
2019–2020: Paradise Hotel, Norwegian Idol, new music videos
[edit]In 2019, he was a contestant on Paradise Hotel as a VIP contestant. Before the show, he was interviewed by Dagbladet, where he said "It's like.. now or never. I will die young. (…) Brutally honest."[12] After the show, he was once again interviewed, this time by Se og Hør Norge, where he randomly asked the interviewer who had a fortune teller toy "I wonder if I’m gonna die before I’m 30? Because that’s the plan really.”[13]
In 2020, he was a judge on the Norwegian version of Pop Idol, called Norwegian Idol.
2021: Melodi Grand Prix, Eurovision Song Contest, opening up about mental health struggles
[edit]On 15 January 2021, during an interview on Norwegian talk show "Lindmo", Haukeland told of how he tried to commit suicide in 2018. He said the character of Tix had completely taken over and that there was no room for the real Andreas. He was crying on the floor of his bathroom when his cat, Findus, came in to comfort him. Haukeland told Findus about his troubles and, to this day, he says that Findus saved his life.[14]
On 20 February 2021, Tix won the Melodi Grand Prix 2021 with the song "Fallen Angel",[15][16] and thus earned the right to represent Norway at the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 in Rotterdam. A week later, he apologized for the lyrics he used in his old russ songs on Instagram, saying in part "The Russ era is a time that is normless, that is boundless by nature and that acts as a valve for young people. The music is made to be played in that context. It is made for young people, who party, who drink and who have sex. Could and should I have used other words and phrases? In retrospect - yes. My focus was on the party and the community. My heart's desire... I have, or have never had, any intention of hurting anyone. I want to apologize to everyone who has felt trampled on by the songs. That was not the intention, and I am genuinely sorry." However, he would also say that he would not change anything that he did in the past; he simply had said that he was sorry some had been offended.[17]
On 4 May 2021, two weeks before the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2021, Tix released the music video for "Fallen Angel", in which he recreates a moment from his youth where he's bullied for his Tourettes syndrome as well as shows the genesis of the Tix persona.[18] The song would qualify from the first semi-final, finishing 10th place with 118 points, and would finish the grand final in 18th place with 75 points. During the performance, he took off his glasses in order to show his tics to the audience, saying "I'll show the biggest weakness I could do on a stage... I think it will help/comfort/inspire to many out there."[citation needed] He created a 10 part vlog series on social media, which detailed his journeys and experiences at Eurovision, including traveling around Rotterdam and Amsterdam, behind the scenes footage, and a dedicated video to Azerbaijani singer Samira Efendi.
On 14 May 2021, Tix released the single "Engel, Ikke Dra", which was a dedication to a fan of his, Aurora Buerskog, who died from cancer in the summer of 2019. One of her last wishes was to have Tix attend her funeral.[19] Her funeral in Stavanger was the same day as a concert he was doing for VG-Lista in Bergen. He attended the funeral first and then went to perform for a crowd of over 10,000. In an Instagram post on the day of the single's release, he says he was struck with the following thought after getting off the stage that day: "How many of these kids are going through hard times right now? How many people struggle with anxiety, eating disorders, exclusion, violence, loneliness, bullying, etc.? And the biggest question: Statistically speaking… How many of these are perhaps no longer with us the next time I return to the city? That was the beginning of a new chapter, and the reason I chose to show the humanity behind TIX. Meeting Aurora made me understand how important my music is in many people's everyday lives. And therefore I want to be the soundtrack to both the good and the bad moments."[20]
Personal life
[edit]Haukeland has become an outspoken advocate of mental health and has shared many of his experiences of struggles with it.
From early 2019 to late 2020, he was in a relationship with Marthe Elise Brenne, a Norwegian influencer, whom he met and was partnered with in Paradise Hotel. Brenne won Paradise Hotel in 2019. Haukeland dedicated one of his songs, 'Deg Eller Ingenting', to Marthe in June 2020 and shared on his Instagram romantic photos of the couple saying "I do not have many close ones around me, but over the past year Marthe has been an important part of my life. I love her so much. Actually love her."[21]
On 18 October 2021, Haukeland released a book, TIX: Den Stygge Andungen (The Ugly Duckling), based on his childhood in which he tells the story of himself. Nearly two weeks after its release, it became Norway's best-selling non-fiction children book.[citation needed]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| NOR [22][23] | ||
| Dømt og berømt |
|
2 |
| Enten går det bra, ellers går det over |
|
3 [24] |
Singles
[edit]As lead artist
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOR [22][23] |
BEL (FL) Tip [25] |
FIN [26] |
LIT [27] |
NLD [28] |
SWE [29] |
UK Down. [30] | |||||||||||||||
| "Fraternity"[31] | 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | ||||||||||||
| "Sjeiken 2015" (with The Pøssy Project)[32] |
2015 | 5 | — | — | — | — | —[A] | — | |||||||||||||
| "Habbo Club 2015" (with The Pøssy Project)[34] |
22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "East High 2016" (with The Pøssy Project)[35] |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | Dømt og berømt | |||||||||||||
| "Hydra 2016" (with The Pøssy Project)[36] |
2016 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| "Uncle Sam 2016" (with The Pøssy Project)[37] |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Ponyville 2016" (with The Pøssy Project)[38] |
17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Tronen 2016" (with The Pøssy Project, Meland & Hauken)[39] |
24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Dory 2017" (with The Pøssy Project)[40] |
8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Versarce 2017" (with The Pøssy Project)[41] |
5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | |||||||||||||
| "Gullalderen 2017" (with The Pøssy Project)[42] |
33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Skammekroken 2017" (with The Pøssy Project)[43] |
2017 | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| "Baymax 2017" (with The Pøssy Project)[44] |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Skaperen 2017" (with The Pøssy Project)[45] |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Tyven 2017" (with The Pøssy Project)[46] |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Geriljaen 2017" (with The Pøssy Project)[47] |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Hakkebakkeskogen 2017" (with Meland & Hauken)[48] |
32 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Ulovlig" (with Moberg)[49] |
22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Kobraen" (with Moberg)[50] |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Future 2018" (with Moberg)[51] |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Bad Boy" (with Moberg)[52] |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Banken 2018" (with The Pøssy Project)[53] |
2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| "Blåfjell 2018" (with Tunge Ferrari)[54] |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Gatebarna 2018" (with Bougee)[55] |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Nasjonen 2018" (with The Pøssy Project)[56] |
29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Bergen 2018" (with The Pøssy Project)[57] |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Shotgun"[58] | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Makten 2019" (with The Pøssy Project)[59] |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Håper nissen har råd"[60] | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Snøstorm 2019" (with The Pøssy Project)[61] |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Jeg vil ikke leve"[62] | 2019 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Enten går det bra, ellers går det over | ||||||||||||
| "Neste sommer"[63] | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | |||||||||||||
| "Når jeg er full"[64] | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Brosjan Jesus"[65] | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Jævlig"[66] | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Kaller på deg"[67] | 2020 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| "Karantene"[68] | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Skål"[69] | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Karantän" (with Samir & Viktor)[70] |
— | — | — | — | — | 56 | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Dommedagen 2020" (with Soppgirobygett)[71] |
17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Deg eller ingenting" (with Morgan Sulele)[72] |
4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Nå koser vi oss"[73] | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Ikke han" (with Teddy)[74] |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Jul i karantene"[75] | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Tusen tårer"[76] | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Enten går det bra, ellers går det over | |||||||||||||
| "Ut av mørket" | 2021 | 1 [77] |
— | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| "Fallen Angel" | 2 [78] |
18 | 20 | 23 | 65 | 41 [79] |
15 | ||||||||||||||
| "Engel, ikke dra"[80] | 1 [81] |
— | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Beautifull" | 3 [82] |
— | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album single | |||||||||||||
| "Jente i Oslo" | 3 [83] |
— | — | — | — | — | — | Hver gang vi møtes | |||||||||||||
| "Sov godt" | 2022 | 37 [84] |
— | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| "Bli hos meg" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Av og på" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Hvis jeg forlot verden" | 2 [85] |
— | — | — | — | — | — | Enten går det bra, ellers går det over | |||||||||||||
| "Delux" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album single | |||||||||||||
| "Himmelen og helvete" | 9 [86] |
— | — | — | — | — | — | Enten går det bra, ellers går det over | |||||||||||||
| "Pust" | 7 [87] |
— | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Gjør med meg" | 15 [88] |
— | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Livet er herlig" (with El Papi) |
6 [89] |
— | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | |||||||||||||
| "Gatebil" (with Hagle) |
18 [90] |
— | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Fakk meg opp" (with Kris Winther) |
2023 | 11 [91] |
— | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| "Studio 23" (with The Pøssy Project) |
27 [92] |
— | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Danse en gang til" (with Morgan Sulele) |
7 [93] |
— | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Love </3" (with Beathoven) |
2 [94] |
— | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Piller i hjertet" (with Kudos) |
2024 | 4 [95] |
— | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| "Forevig" (with Fjellrev and Hytta) |
8 [96] |
— | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Ole brumm" (with Morgan Sulele) |
13 [97] |
— | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| "Scandihoe" (featuring Krobbe) |
2025 | 37 [98] |
— | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
| "—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released. | |||||||||||||||||||||
As featured artist
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOR [22] | |||
| "The Tramp" (Olly Hence featuring JStanley & Tix)[99] |
2015 | — | Non-album single |
| "Igjen og igjen" (El Papi featuring Tix)[100] |
2020 | 1 | TBA |
| "Svenskejævel" (Ylvis featuring Tix, Staysman, Katastrofe and Alexander Rybak)) |
2025 | 4 [101] |
Non-album single |
Notes
[edit]- ^ "Sjeiken 2015" did not enter the Swedish Singellista Chart, but peaked at number one on the Swedish Heatseeker Chart.[33]
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Andreas Andresen Haukeland (born 12 April 1993), known professionally as Tix, is a Norwegian singer, songwriter, record producer, and musician from Bærum.[1][2]
Haukeland, who was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome in childhood—reflected in his stage name derived from the vocal and motor tics associated with the condition—began his professional music career in 2016 with the release of his debut studio album Dømt og berømt, which peaked at number two on the Norwegian Albums Chart.[1][3] He achieved commercial success with multiple hit singles, including six that reached number one on Norway's Topplista chart, and was named the most-played Norwegian artist on Spotify in Norway for 2020 and 2021.[2] In 2020, Tix won the Spellemannprisen award for Artist of the Year, recognizing his two national number-one hits that year and his rising prominence in the Norwegian music industry.[4]
Tix gained international attention in 2021 when he won Norway's Melodi Grand Prix with the song "Fallen Angel," earning the right to represent the country at the Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam.[5] His entry qualified from the semi-final and placed 18th in the grand final, scoring 75 points, while the track's theme drew from his personal experiences with bullying and mental health challenges linked to his Tourette syndrome.[5][6] Throughout his career, Tix has incorporated electronic and pop elements into his music, often using his platform to raise awareness about neurodiversity and resilience against adversity.[7]
Early Life
Childhood and Family Background
Andreas Andresen Haukeland was born on 12 April 1993 in Bærum, a suburb of Oslo, Norway.[1] He grew up in this affluent municipality, which offered a stable, middle-class environment typical of many Norwegian families supported by the country's comprehensive welfare system. Haukeland has one younger sibling, a brother named Mathias.[8] From an early age, Haukeland showed interest in music, including participation in childhood music lessons that provided an initial outlet for creative expression amid everyday family life.[9] His pre-teen years were marked by social challenges, including bullying from schoolmates who mocked his involuntary tics by nicknaming him "Tics."[10] These incidents highlighted the direct interpersonal consequences of his neurological symptoms in a school setting, prompting early self-reliant strategies for navigating peer interactions rather than reliance on external intervention.[11]Diagnosis of Tourette's Syndrome and Initial Challenges
Andreas Haukeland was diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome during his early childhood, alongside obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).[12] Tourette's syndrome involves recurrent, involuntary motor and vocal tics that persist for more than one year, with onset before age 18 and often beginning with simple tics such as eye blinking or facial grimacing.[13] Haukeland's initial symptoms manifested as facial muscle twitching and frequent eye blinking, alongside vocal tics that contributed to his middle school nickname "Tix," derived directly from the nature of these involuntary expressions.[14][15] The co-occurring OCD amplified functional disruptions, as compulsive behaviors and intrusive thoughts commonly intersect with tic disorders, affecting concentration and routine activities in affected individuals.[3] Haukeland has described these elements as integral to his early experiences, with tics and OCD symptoms interfering with school performance and social engagement.[16] School environments presented immediate hurdles, including peer bullying triggered by visible tics, which empirical accounts link to reduced self-esteem and social withdrawal in children with tic disorders.[10] Haukeland endured such targeting, yet responded through personal resilience, later channeling the "Tix" identity as a deliberate adaptation to external perceptions rather than concealment. This approach emphasized individual agency over structural excuses, aligning with patterns where affected youth develop self-reliant coping amid adversity.[17]Musical Career
Entry into Russ Music and Early Releases (2013–2018)
Tix entered the Norwegian Russ music scene in 2013, producing high-energy electronic dance tracks tailored for the escapist party anthems popular during the annual Russ celebration, a tradition marking high school graduation with elaborate bus parades and youthful revelry.[18] His initial foray was self-initiated, sparked by a personal request from his then-girlfriend to create music for her Russ bus, leading to independent production without institutional backing.[18] This bootstrapped approach reflected the genre's grassroots appeal, focusing on repetitive, upbeat hooks designed for communal amplification in mobile party settings. Early singles included "Istid 2013," a self-released AAC file track emblematic of the raw, unpolished Russ style emphasizing volume over complexity.[19] Similarly, "Oasen 2014" followed on June 13, 2013, marking another entry into the seasonal Russ catalog aimed at capturing the transient hype of youth culture.[20] These releases achieved modest traction through word-of-mouth and digital platforms, with production handled solo to target niche streaming among Norwegian teens, prior to broader commercial infrastructure. By 2015–2017, Tix ramped up output significantly, issuing 19 singles in 2015, 17 in 2016, and 12 in 2017, all rooted in Russ conventions of provocative, high-tempo escapism. This prolific phase culminated in his debut studio album, Dømt og berømt, released on September 9, 2016, via Sony, which compiled Russ-oriented tracks and reached number 2 on Norway's VG-lista albums chart.[21] Despite ongoing personal challenges from Tourette's syndrome, including tics that demanded disciplined focus during creation and performance, Tix maintained consistent releases through self-imposed rigor, channeling neurodivergence into output rather than hindrance. The album's success underscored his adaptation of Russ formulas—simple synth-driven beats and chant-like choruses—for repeatable playback in festive contexts, laying groundwork for genre dominance without early reliance on major promotional machinery.Television Exposure and Mainstream Breakthrough (2019–2020)
In 2019, Andreas Haukeland, performing as Tix, entered season 11 of the Norwegian reality series Paradise Hotel as a VIP contestant, maintaining a extended presence in the competition that heightened his public profile.[3] This strategic appearance on the dating-focused format, which emphasized interpersonal drama over musical talent, exposed him to a wider demographic beyond russ music enthusiasts, though it risked diluting his artistic image through association with sensationalized television dynamics.[3] Concurrently, Tix released the single "Jeg vil ikke leve" on May 29, 2019, which debuted at number one on the VG-lista singles chart and held the position for multiple weeks, signaling an initial mainstream traction linked to the visibility from the show.[22] A follow-up track, "Neste sommer," released June 23, 2019, peaked at number three, further demonstrating transitional commercial viability amid the television pivot.[22] Building on this momentum, Tix featured prominently in Idol Norge during its 2020 season, delivering performances that showcased his vocal and stage presence to a national audience tuning into the talent competition.[23] The exposure aligned with a surge in musical output, including the March 23, 2020, release of "Karantene," which topped the VG-lista chart for 19 weeks amid pandemic-themed relevance, and "Deg eller ingenting" (with Morgan Sulele), peaking at number four on June 14, 2020.[22] These placements reflected the rewards of television-driven audience expansion, as streaming metrics positioned Tix as Norway's most streamed artist overall in 2020, validating the calculated risk of reality formats despite potential mismatches with his high-energy, tic-influenced performance style.[12] While the formats occasionally highlighted persona clashes—such as the contrived social maneuvers of Paradise Hotel contrasting his authentic onstage energy—the net effect propelled chart dominance and broader recognition without derailing core musical pursuits.[12]Eurovision Selection and Performance (2021)
Tix was internally selected by NRK to participate in Melodi Grand Prix 2021, Norway's national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest, and advanced to the grand final held on 20 February 2021 after competing in one of the preliminary semi-finals.[24] In the final, he performed "Fallen Angel", an English-language adaptation of his Norwegian song "Ut Av Mørket", opting for the international version to broaden appeal despite the domestic preference for native language entries.[25] This decision contributed to his victory, as he secured 380,033 public votes in the Gold Duel against runner-up KEiiNO's 281,043, marking a clear mandate from Norwegian televoters across five regions.[25] Following the win, Tix recorded a live-on-tape backup performance on 22 February 2021, replicating the Melodi Grand Prix staging with six backup dancers portraying demons but omitting one figure to streamline the production amid COVID-19 protocols requiring contingency footage. During the selection process, Tix faced criticism after his semi-final appearance, including negative reviews questioning the song's artistic merit, which led him to contemplate withdrawal; however, strong audience support during the broadcast prompted him to continue, demonstrating resolve against external detractors.[26] He also requested adjustments to the staging for the national final, such as reducing demon elements, in response to feedback, though the core narrative of breaking free from inner torment remained intact.[26] At the Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam, Tix qualified from the first semi-final on 18 May 2021 and advanced to the grand final on 22 May.[5] The live performance featured Tix in a white outfit symbolizing purity, surrounded by six dancers in dark attire representing demons, with dynamic lighting transitions from shadowy restraint to radiant liberation, closely mirroring the national final but enhanced with arena-scale effects like projected wings and fog for dramatic emphasis.[27] Rehearsals on 9 May and 12 May confirmed polished vocals and synchronized choreography, with Tix delivering consistent energy despite his Tourette's tics, opting for the live broadcast over the pre-recorded backup.[28] Norway finished 18th in the grand final with 75 points: 60 from national juries and 15 from the global televote, reflecting stronger professional acclaim than public enthusiasm.[29] This outcome underscored a disconnect between jury preferences for structured pop narratives and televoter responses, potentially influenced by the song's polarizing reception during selection.[29]Post-Eurovision Developments and Commercial Peaks (2022–Present)
Following his Eurovision appearance, Tix sustained commercial visibility through live performances at prominent Norwegian music events. In June 2022, he performed "Nå koser vi oss" at the VG-lista Topp 20 concert in Oslo's Rådhusplassen, showcasing continued chart relevance amid Norway's top hits celebration.[30] He also appeared at the VG-lista event in Trondheim that year, reinforcing his domestic stage presence.[31] Tix's streaming dominance in Norway persisted into the early post-Eurovision period, with him recognized as the most-played Norwegian artist on Spotify for 2021, marking the second consecutive year after 2020 and surpassed only by international acts like Justin Bieber.[32] This built on prior peaks, including multiple number-one hits, though specific metrics for 2022 showed no equivalent announcements of record-breaking streams, indicating a plateau relative to the 2020-2021 surge. Sporadic releases followed, such as the 2022 single "Give That Wolf a Banana" and a 2024 collaboration "FOREVIG" with Fjellrev and Hytta, but without full-length albums to drive broader metrics.)[33] By 2024, Tix engaged in niche Eurovision fan events, reuniting with Azerbaijani artist Efendi at an OGAE pre-party in Oslo ahead of Nordic Music activities.[34] However, verifiable data on streaming or sales declines post-2022 remains limited, potentially linked to market saturation in Norway's pop and russ genres amid shifting listener preferences toward emerging artists. As of October 2025, no major tours or concerts are scheduled on platforms like Songkick or Ticketmaster, with activity centering on social media engagement via Instagram, where he maintains over 300,000 followers, signaling a shift to lower-key operations rather than commercial expansion.[35][36]Health, Advocacy, and Public Persona
Management of Neurodivergence and Mental Health
Andreas Haukeland, performing as Tix, continues to experience motor and vocal tics associated with Tourette syndrome into adulthood, including during live performances such as the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest semi-final where tics were visibly present.[14] Tourette syndrome has a prevalence of approximately 0.3–1% among school-aged children, with symptoms persisting chronically into adulthood for a substantial portion of cases, and no known cure exists, though tics may fluctuate in severity.[37] In Haukeland's case, tics originated in childhood and were severe enough to prompt bullying, leading him to adopt the stage name Tix as a means of reclaiming agency over the condition rather than suppressing it entirely.[38] Haukeland has disclosed comorbid obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety, which empirical data links to heightened stress from concealing his neurodevelopmental conditions during early career stages to avoid professional stigma.[6] This concealment contributed to feelings of isolation, exacerbating anxiety independently of prior childhood trauma alone, as adult-onset pressures in high-visibility fields like music can intensify tic-related distress and comorbid symptoms.[3] Standard management for such comorbidities involves behavioral interventions like comprehensive behavioral intervention for tics (CBIT) or cognitive-behavioral therapy, alongside medications for severe cases, though Haukeland has not publicly detailed adherence to these protocols.[39] To address these challenges, Haukeland developed a performative persona featuring exaggerated attire—such as fake fur, headbands, and sunglasses—as a psychological barrier against external judgment, enabling him to navigate public exposure while maintaining personal boundaries.[15] This self-directed approach underscores individual accountability in adapting to persistent symptoms, aligning with evidence that voluntary reframing of tics can mitigate associated emotional burdens without altering the underlying neurology.[39]Advocacy Efforts and Inspirational Narrative
Tix has publicly disclosed his experiences with bullying and Tourette's syndrome through creative media to promote normalization and resilience. The music video for his song "Fallen Angel," released on May 4, 2021, portrays his transformation from a schoolchild mocked for tics—earning him the nickname "Tix"—to a successful artist, emphasizing music's role in surmounting social isolation and adversity.[11] [40] [17] These disclosures intend to foster visibility for neurodivergence, demonstrating that individuals with Tourette's can achieve prominence despite challenges, thereby reducing stigma through relatable success stories. In May 2021, during Eurovision preparations, Tix engaged directly with Dutch children affected by the syndrome via the Gilles de la Tourette Foundation, sharing his journey to encourage acceptance and awareness.[10] [41] Receptions of Tix's narrative highlight its inspirational impact, with observers crediting his Eurovision platform for spotlighting Tourette's and motivating those with similar conditions to embrace their identities rather than conceal them.[15] Fans and advocates have noted his openness as empowering, transforming personal hardship into a motivational archetype of perseverance via talent and determination.[42] [43] While the approach seeks empowerment through visibility, it prompts discussion on whether sustained focus on early struggles cultivates independent agency or risks reinforcing reliance on public sympathy, as broader critiques of victim-centric storytelling suggest potential trade-offs in self-perception absent direct empirical measures for Tix's case.[14]Criticisms of Mental Health Framing in Career
Critics have argued that Andreas Haukeland, performing as Tix, has leveraged disclosures about his Tourette's syndrome to deflect scrutiny over prior artistic choices, particularly russ songs co-authored in the mid-2010s that faced backlash for objectifying women and normalizing non-consensual encounters. The 2015 track "Sjeiken," co-produced by Haukeland under Tix and The Pøssy Project, prompted accusations from youth leaders and media of glorifying a "rape culture" through lyrics depicting coerced compliance, such as invitations to "get on your knees, little sly mouse," amid reports of assaults at russ events.[44] This framing shift toward personal vulnerability coincided with his 2021 Melodi Grand Prix (MGP) entry "Fallen Angel," where emphasis on childhood bullying tied to tics helped secure victory despite pre-contest pans, including Dagbladet critic Anders Grønneberg's dismissal of it as "the worst MGP song ever."[45] Detractors contend that portraying tics as an integral, even empowering element of performances—evident in the Eurovision semi-final removal of sunglasses to reveal uncontrolled eye movements—risks reducing artistic evaluation to inspirational optics, sidelining assessments of compositional skill or lyrical depth.[14] Haukeland has described music as an "escape" from syndrome-induced isolation, yet skeptics highlight inconsistencies, such as tic suppression during high-stakes shows via accessories or therapy, questioning whether the narrative prioritizes sympathy over substantive critique.[46] Empirical indicators of the narrative's efficacy remain mixed: while "Fallen Angel" debuted at number one on Norwegian charts in February 2021 and sustained domestic streams, international chart longevity was limited, peaking outside top 20 in key markets like the UK and Germany before fading, with no comparable global breakthroughs in subsequent releases by 2023.[47] Norwegian media outlets have occasionally pushed back on the resilience archetype's authenticity amid these plateaus, noting that early career controversies resurfaced in post-Eurovision discourse, suggesting the health-focused pivot yielded short-term goodwill but failed to fully insulate against broader professional reevaluations.[45]Controversies
Backlash Over Artistic Choices and Public Image
Tix's early releases in the Russ music genre, spanning over 70 tracks from 2013 to 2019, drew criticism for lyrics emphasizing hedonism, objectification of women, and excessive partying, such as lines in "Sjeiken 2015" urging "Get that bitch on her knees" and references to substance use and sexual conquests.[12] Reviewers and cultural commentators argued these elements catered to a niche audience of Norwegian high school graduates during their "russ" celebrations, prioritizing shock value over substantive artistry, with some labeling the content as promoting misogyny without broader appeal or depth.[12] Haukeland later acknowledged in interviews that, in retrospect, he should have chosen different phrasing in his Russ-era work, though he maintained it reflected the celebratory spirit of the tradition.[12] Prior to the 2021 Melodi Grand Prix (MGP), Norwegian critics intensified scrutiny of Tix's artistic choices, with NRK's reviewer stating that Haukeland had "strengthened his position as the epicenter of musical low culture" through his prior output.[47] Dagbladet's Anders Grønneberg described "Fallen Angel" (initially performed in Norwegian as "Ut av mørket") as a "helpless song" reliant on emotional appeals rather than musical quality, vowing dramatically to "eat TIX’s headband in a bed made out of the shards of his sunglasses" if it won, and dismissing its vulnerability narrative as manipulative.[47][45] Scores reflected this, with Dagbladet and NRK awarding 1 out of 6 points, and VG giving 2; Haukeland responded by labeling such reviews as bullying that normalized harsh personal attacks, urging critics to weigh words more carefully given his history of childhood bullying related to Tourette's syndrome.[45][47] During the Eurovision preparation, Tix's shift from party-anthem persona—marked by signature sunglasses, headbands, and fur coats—to the introspective "Fallen Angel" sparked debates over authenticity, with detractors viewing the emphasis on personal struggles like loneliness and mental health as a rebranding tactic clashing with his established image of excess.[12] Staging adjustments for the MGP final and Eurovision, including modifications to better manage his tics, faced accusations of gimmickry, described by some as "unoriginal" and "unsophisticated" in evoking dramatic redemption arcs without innovation.[46][47] Haukeland countered by emphasizing the song's intent to convey hard-to-articulate emotions genuinely, noting public streams surpassing critics' disdain and affirming his three-year preparation as evidence of sincerity rather than opportunism.[12][46]Allegations of Professional Misconduct
In February 2023, a Reddit user identifying as a freelance designer alleged that they provided unpaid initial work on merchandise designs, including t-shirts and a poster, for Andreas Haukeland's team without a formal contract or agreement on compensation.[48] The user claimed the designs were used in merchandise sold at concerts without prior notification or credit, which was only added after repeated prompting by a third party on June 18, 2022.[48] Payment was reportedly offered only after two months of delays and follow-ups, amounting to a low sum in euros despite the designer's location in Scotland, and promised product samples were never delivered after seven months.[48] The post described poor communication from Haukeland's design manager, including 21-day response delays and lack of feedback, exacerbating the designer's pre-existing mental health challenges, which Haukeland was reportedly aware of but did not address.[48] Counter-claims in the thread from apparent associates suggested the work was initially offered voluntarily as a fan contribution, with no formal hiring, and accused the poster of retroactively demanding payment.[48] No direct response from Haukeland or his management to these specific allegations has been publicly documented, and the claims remain unverified without independent corroboration or legal proceedings.[48] No other verifiable disputes involving non-payment, management practices, or collaborations were identified in public records or reputable reporting as of October 2025. The incident highlights potential gaps in informal professional arrangements within Haukeland's operations, contrasting with his self-portrayed emphasis on empathy in public narratives, though the Reddit account's anecdotal nature limits its evidential weight.[48]Responses to Criticism and Resilience Claims
Tix has consistently emphasized authenticity in addressing artistic and public image criticisms, refusing to alter his persona despite backlash. In interviews following negative reviews of his 2021 Melodi Grand Prix entry "Fallen Angel," he critiqued the undue influence and cruelty of media reviewers, arguing that such assessments can unfairly shape public perception without accountability.[45] He described the post-performance fallout as "ugly," reflecting on personal tolls like consideration of withdrawal from the competition, yet proceeded without concessions to detractors.[49] This stance aligns with self-reported resilience narratives, where Tix frames persistence as defiance against adversity, drawing from earlier experiences of overcoming bullying and skepticism. Public statements post-Eurovision reinforce doubling down on unapologetic self-expression, as seen in discussions of his music video for "Fallen Angel," which recounts personal triumphs without retracting controversial elements in his oeuvre.[11] Supporters interpret this as genuine fortitude, evidenced by sustained output including new releases and live performances amid headwinds.[50] Empirically, however, career metrics post-2021 show constraints on such claims: while Tix maintained activity through 2022–2024, including festival appearances and album efforts like "New Man" (2022), no singles achieved the pre-Eurovision chart dominance, such as his prior No. 1 hits on Norwegian lists.[3] Streaming and sales peaked around Eurovision but tapered, with Norway's VG-lista reflecting diminished top-tier placements thereafter, suggesting resilience in continuation but not in replicating prior commercial breakthroughs. Critics contend this pattern indicates deflection from substantive feedback rather than unyielding success, though Tix has not publicly yielded to such interpretations.[12]Personal Life
Relationships and Private Challenges
Andreas Haukeland maintains a low public profile concerning his family and romantic life, prioritizing privacy amid his professional visibility. He has one known sibling, a younger brother named Mathias Haukeland, with no further details on familial roles or dynamics publicly disclosed.[8] In mid-2021, shortly after the Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam, Haukeland was reported to have begun a romantic relationship with Azerbaijani singer Samira Efendi, sparked by a socially distanced meeting during the event; Efendi publicly stated her intention to relocate to Norway to pursue the partnership, though no updates on its progression or conclusion have been confirmed since.[51] The pair, dubbed "Efentix" by fans, have since avoided detailing personal aspects, aligning with Haukeland's general approach to shielding relational matters from media scrutiny. Private challenges in Haukeland's life appear centered on maintaining boundaries with public interactions, including fan dedications tied to his persona rather than explicit relational disclosures; these have occasionally surfaced in non-professional contexts but remain framed as personal rather than leveraged for publicity. No verified accounts of ongoing familial strains or relational upheavals beyond the 2021 Efendi association exist in public records.Lifestyle and Non-Musical Pursuits
Haukeland engages actively with social media as a primary non-musical outlet, frequently posting videos that incorporate his tics into humorous or relatable content, which originated from his early TikTok experiments and evolved into a platform for personal expression independent of promotional music ties. His Instagram account, @tixmusic, maintains approximately 302,000 followers, reflecting ongoing audience interaction despite career shifts post-2021 Eurovision participation.[52] Beyond digital content creation, Haukeland has diversified into reality television, appearing as a Faithful contestant in season 4 of Forræder, the Norwegian version of The Traitors on TV2. In the competition, he exhibited adept gameplay, including accurate accusations against traitors like Marte Stokstad and Mia Hundvin prior to his exit, showcasing strategic social skills in a non-performance context.[53] This participation, occurring after his musical peak, represents an effort to extend visibility through unscripted entertainment, balancing public exposure with reduced reliance on live music events amid fluctuating streaming metrics.[12] These activities underscore a lifestyle oriented toward media versatility, with social platforms and TV appearances providing steady engagement opportunities that complement rather than compete with musical endeavors, as evidenced by his sustained follower base without proportional album releases since 2021.[54]Musical Style, Influences, and Reception
Genre Characteristics and Evolution
Tix's early musical output is rooted in russemusikk, a high-energy electronic dance music subgenre tailored for Norway's russ tradition, where high school graduates celebrate with buses customized for partying during spring.[55] This style features pulsating synth-driven beats, repetitive hooks, and tempos often exceeding 128 BPM to sustain crowd energy at communal events, with lyrics emphasizing hedonism, rebellion, and social bonding among youth.[56] Tracks like "Sjeiken" (2015) exemplify this through its bombastic drops and chant-like choruses mimicking group sing-alongs, incorporating phonetic echoes of Haukeland's vocal tics—such as abrupt interjections—for authenticity tied to his Tourette syndrome experiences.[55] These elements reflect broader Norwegian youth culture's emphasis on escapist revelry, paralleling output from contemporaries like El Papi, who co-developed similar high-BPM anthems for russ playlists without diverging into narrative depth.[57] By the late 2010s, Tix expanded russemusikk's formula into mainstream pop-EDM hybrids, retaining core high-energy percussion but layering in auto-tuned vocals and tic-referenced ad-libs to personalize party narratives, as heard in songs blending festival-ready builds with self-deprecating humor about involuntary outbursts.[2] This phase maintained commercial viability in Norway's youth-driven streaming ecosystem, where such tracks dominated russ bus sound systems, fostering a sound that prioritized immediacy over subtlety.[3] The 2021 Eurovision entry "Fallen Angel" marked a pivotal evolution, transitioning from unrelenting party propulsion to mid-tempo pop with orchestral swells and vulnerable lyrics confronting isolation and neurological challenges, reducing BPM to around 100 for emotional resonance over dance-floor utility.[46] This shift correlated with Haukeland's increased public disclosures on Tourette syndrome and related conditions, enabling introspective themes that repurposed tic elements from comedic interruptions to poignant motifs of resilience.[14] Post-Eurovision releases further emphasized this trajectory toward stripped-back ballads, featuring acoustic undertones and confessional structures that prioritize lyrical introspection—evident in slower, melody-driven compositions exploring mental health—over the collective euphoria of russ roots, aligning causally with his narrative of therapeutic self-expression amid personal burnout.[58] Such adaptations distinguish Tix from static russ peers by integrating first-person causality from lived neurology into sonic restraint, yielding a hybrid pop idiom less tethered to seasonal partying.[55]Critical and Commercial Reception
TIX achieved significant commercial success in Norway, particularly within the pop and russemusic genres, amassing the highest number of streams and number-one hits among Norwegian pop artists on Spotify as of 2021.[59] His track "Ut Av Mørket" reached number three on Spotify Norway charts following its release for Melodi Grand Prix (MGP) 2021, outperforming other MGP entrants.[60] This momentum carried into broader metrics, with TIX ranking among the top Norwegian pop artists by monthly listeners and securing the Spellemannprisen award for Artist of the Year in 2020, reflecting strong domestic fan engagement.[61][4] Critically, TIX's reception has been polarized, with detractors often dismissing his work as gimmicky party music lacking emotional or artistic depth, while supporters highlight its energetic appeal and relatability. Norwegian critics frequently awarded his performances low scores, such as one-star reviews, prior to his MGP 2021 victory, prompting TIX to consider withdrawing after a semi-final backlash.[46][49] A notable incident involved a journalist vowing to eat TIX's signature headband if he won MGP, underscoring the intensity of pre-victory scorn, which TIX later attributed to resistance against his unconventional style.[45] Despite this, his landslide MGP win validated fan loyalty, with some observers praising his back catalog for impressive songcraft beyond surface-level critiques.[62][4] Post-MGP and Eurovision 2021 participation with "Fallen Angel," TIX's visibility peaked domestically but showed signs of tapering by 2025, linked to the cyclical nature of russemusic's youth-oriented market and potential oversaturation.[26] While initial Eurovision exposure boosted streams, the song's failure to advance from the semi-final limited international traction, with reactions varying from growth in appreciation to persistent views of it as formulaic.[63] Fan bases remain dedicated, countering gimmickry claims by emphasizing the music's role as unpretentious escapism, though critics maintain it prioritizes spectacle over substance.[64] This divide persists, with commercial metrics underscoring enduring popularity among younger audiences despite selective critical acclaim.[65]Notable Achievements and Metrics
Tix won the Melodi Grand Prix 2021 on February 20, 2021, securing Norway's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest with "Fallen Angel," which amassed over 380,000 votes in the online public poll during the Gold Duel. At the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 final in Rotterdam on May 22, 2021, "Fallen Angel" earned 75 points (60 from juries and 15 from televoting), placing 18th out of 26 entrants.[5][66] In recognition of his 2020 output, Tix received the Årets Spellemann award, equivalent to Artist of the Year at the Norwegian Spellemannprisen (often called the Norwegian Grammy), announced in April 2021.[4] He achieved seven number-one hits on Spotify's Norway chart, including lockdown-era tracks.[67] Tix was the most-streamed Norwegian artist on Spotify in Norway for both 2021 and 2022, surpassed overall only by international acts like Justin Bieber.[32] His YouTube channel accumulated approximately 87 million views by 2023.[68]Discography
Studio Albums
Tix released his debut studio album, Dømt og berømt, in September 2016. The album comprises 17 tracks focused on russ music, a genre associated with Norwegian high school graduation festivities. It achieved a peak position of number 2 on the VG-lista Norwegian Albums Chart and remained on the chart for 79 weeks.[69] In 2022, Tix issued his second studio album, Enten går det bra, ellers går det over, on 27 March. Containing 13 tracks with a total runtime of 36 minutes and 37 seconds, the release marked a shift toward more introspective themes of resilience compared to the party-centric content of his debut. The album peaked at number 3 on the VG-lista and charted for 24 weeks.[70]| Album Title | Release Date | Number of Tracks | VG-lista Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dømt og berømt | September 2016 | 17 | 2[69] |
| Enten går det bra, ellers går det over | 27 March 2022 | 13 | 3[70] |
Singles
Tix has released over 40 singles that have charted on the Norwegian VG-lista, achieving multiple number-one positions and establishing him as one of Norway's leading pop artists.[71] His singles frequently address themes of mental health, isolation, and resilience, drawing from personal experiences with anxiety and depression, and have garnered significant streaming success alongside traditional chart performance.[72] Breakthrough tracks transitioned him from russ music to mainstream pop, with "Shotgun" (2018) marking his first top-five hit outside the russ genre, peaking at number five.[73] Key subsequent releases solidified his chart dominance, including the number-one single "Jeg vil ikke leve" (2019), which candidly explored suicidal ideation and topped the chart upon release.[74] During the COVID-19 pandemic, "Karantene" (2020) also reached number one, capturing quarantine sentiments and becoming a viral hit.[75] "Fallen Angel" (2021), selected as Norway's Eurovision entry, peaked at number two despite international competition and controversy surrounding its selection process.[76] Later singles like "Engel, ikke dra" (2021) returned to number one, while recent releases such as "OLE BRUMM" and "SCANDIHOE" (featuring Krobbe, 2025) continue to chart and accumulate streams, reflecting ongoing commercial viability.[59][77]| Title | Release Date | Peak Position (VG-lista) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shotgun | June 8, 2018 | 5 | First non-russ pop single.[73] |
| Jeg vil ikke leve | May 29, 2019 | 1 | Themes of mental health.[74] |
| Karantene | March 23, 2020 | 1 | Pandemic-inspired hit.[75] |
| Ut av mørket | January 14, 2021 | 1 | Number-one success.[71] |
| Fallen Angel | February 20, 2021 | 2 | Eurovision entry.[76] |
| Engel, ikke dra | May 14, 2021 | 1 | Post-Eurovision hit.[71] |
| OLE BRUMM | 2024 | - | Recent streaming focus.[59] |
| SCANDIHOE (feat. Krobbe) | 2025 | - | Latest collaboration.[77] |