About
Mikael Johanssen is a shoegaze musician based in Ljubljana, Slovenia. With a career spanning over 19 years, their sound blends neo-folk with industrial techno 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 shoegaze, incorporating elements of industrial techno and field recordings from Lisbon, Portugal.
Discography
- Static Bloom (2023) — shoegaze
- Obsidian Lullaby (2023) — electronic ambient
- Neon Cathedral (2020) — neo-folk
- Static Bloom (2024) — neo-folk
- Hollow Crown (2023) — post-punk revival
Lyrics — Crimson Theorem
Between the lines the ink starts bleeding south
Rust collects where fingerprints should be
A diesel heart pumps mercury and rain
The harbour lights dissolve in kerosene
Counting shadows on the basement stairs
A telescope aimed at an empty chair
The radio plays songs from someone else
Rust collects where fingerprints should be
A payphone rings in rooms that don't exist
Counting shadows on the basement stairs
A compass spins inside a locked museum