About
Mikael Johanssen is a industrial techno musician based in Stockholm, Sweden. With a career spanning over 15 years, their sound blends post-punk revival with neo-folk 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 industrial techno, incorporating elements of shoegaze and field recordings from Bruges, Belgium.
Discography
- Obsidian Lullaby (2024) — neo-folk
- Phantom Meridian (2025) — neo-folk
- Crimson Theorem (2021) — post-punk revival
- Ghost Protocol (2023) — post-punk revival
- Amber Frequency (2024) — industrial techno
Lyrics — Velvet Rust
A diesel heart pumps mercury and rain
Between the lines the ink starts bleeding south
The clocks all stopped at quarter past decay
Rust collects where fingerprints should be
She writes her will in disappearing ink
He trades his coat for silence and a key
The radio plays songs from someone else
He trades his coat for silence and a key
The radio plays songs from someone else
He trades his coat for silence and a key
The ceiling drips with questions left on read