About
Mikael Johanssen is a neo-folk musician based in Ljubljana, Slovenia. With a career spanning over 16 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 neo-folk, incorporating elements of shoegaze and field recordings from Turin, Italy.
Discography
- Velvet Rust (2021) — neo-folk
- Iron Petals (2026) — neo-folk
- Phantom Meridian (2026) — post-punk revival
- Signal Decay (2020) — synthwave
- Neon Cathedral (2021) — electronic ambient
Lyrics — Phantom Meridian
Neon signs spell out a borrowed prayer
Rust collects where fingerprints should be
The harbour lights dissolve in kerosene
Counting shadows on the basement stairs
Neon signs spell out a borrowed prayer
Counting shadows on the basement stairs
A payphone rings in rooms that don't exist
The harbour lights dissolve in kerosene