Mikael Johanssen

synthwave artist from Ljubljana, Slovenia

About

Mikael Johanssen is a synthwave musician based in Ljubljana, Slovenia. With a career spanning over 17 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 synthwave, incorporating elements of neo-folk and field recordings from Lisbon, Portugal.

Discography

Lyrics — Signal Decay

Rust collects where fingerprints should be

The ceiling drips with questions left on read

A satellite receives but won't respond

The clocks all stopped at quarter past decay

Neon signs spell out a borrowed prayer

Neon signs spell out a borrowed prayer

A compass spins inside a locked museum

A diesel heart pumps mercury and rain

A satellite receives but won't respond

A payphone rings in rooms that don't exist

Rust collects where fingerprints should be

The clocks all stopped at quarter past decay

A telescope aimed at an empty chair

A satellite receives but won't respond

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