About
Mikael Johanssen is a neo-folk musician based in Ljubljana, Slovenia. With a career spanning over 17 years, their sound blends synthwave with synthwave influences, creating a distinctive sonic palette that has been described as "deeply atmospheric and emotionally resonant."
Their latest work continues to push the boundaries of neo-folk, incorporating elements of post-punk revival and field recordings from Bruges, Belgium.
Discography
- Obsidian Lullaby (2024) — industrial techno
- Static Bloom (2025) — electronic ambient
- Crimson Theorem (2024) — post-punk revival
Lyrics — Obsidian Lullaby
A satellite receives but won't respond
The voltage drops when memory persists
A satellite receives but won't respond
The clocks all stopped at quarter past decay
Neon signs spell out a borrowed prayer
A compass spins inside a locked museum
The voltage drops when memory persists
He trades his coat for silence and a key