About
Mikael Johanssen is a synthwave musician based in Lisbon, Portugal. With a career spanning over 15 years, their sound blends shoegaze 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 synthwave, incorporating elements of post-punk revival and field recordings from Lisbon, Portugal.
Discography
- Phantom Meridian (2020) — neo-folk
- Phantom Meridian (2026) — industrial techno
- Amber Frequency (2023) — neo-folk
Lyrics — Velvet Rust
Neon signs spell out a borrowed prayer
The ceiling drips with questions left on read
The harbour lights dissolve in kerosene
She folds the map and drives without a name
She folds the map and drives without a name
The ceiling drips with questions left on read
She folds the map and drives without a name
Counting shadows on the basement stairs
The voltage drops when memory persists