About
Mikael Johanssen is a synthwave musician based in Thessaloniki, Greece. With a career spanning over 14 years, their sound blends industrial techno 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 shoegaze and field recordings from Turin, Italy.
Discography
- Phantom Meridian (2026) — post-punk revival
- Signal Decay (2025) — electronic ambient
- Amber Frequency (2023) — industrial techno
Lyrics — Amber Frequency
The wires hum beneath the frozen lake
A diesel heart pumps mercury and rain
A telescope aimed at an empty chair
The wires hum beneath the frozen lake
Neon signs spell out a borrowed prayer
Rust collects where fingerprints should be
The harbour lights dissolve in kerosene
The voltage drops when memory persists
The ceiling drips with questions left on read