Mikael Simpson
Mikael Simpson (born 1974 in Holstebro) is a Danish songwriter, singer, film composer, musician and radio host. He began his musical career as a guitarist for the indie band Luksus, which disbanded in 2001. Since then, he has released four albums as a solo artist, earning him popularity in Denmark.
Mikael Simpson

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- Name
- Mikael Simpson
- Born
- 1974 · Holstebro.
- Nationality
- Kingdom of Denmark
- Occupation
- musician · singer · songwriter
- Fields
- indie rock
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Mikael Simpson (born 1974 in Holstebro) is a Danish songwriter, singer, film composer, musician and radio host. He began his musical career as a guitarist for the indie band Luksus, which disbanded in 2001. Since then, he has released four albums as a solo artist, earning him popularity in Denmark.
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Mikael Simpson (born 1974) is a musician, singer and songwriter, of Danish nationality. The musician was born in Holstebro. Mikael Simpson is a member of Luksus. The work spans indie rock.
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He has performed live with Trentemøller on his Last Resort world tour and collaborates with Fritjhof Toksvig, dj Buda, Lulu Rouge and his band Sølvstorm.
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• Name — Mikael Simpson • Origin — Copenhagen, Denmark • Genre — indietronica, dub, singer-songwriter • Years Active — 1995–present
Albums
Albums
Studio albums • Year — Album — Peak positions — Certification • DEN • 2002 — Os 2 + lidt ro 2002 • 2004 — De ti skud — 20 • 2006 — Stille & uroligt — 2 — Gold • 2009 — Slaar skaar — 3 • 2011 — Noget lånt, noget blåt — 5 • 2014 — Overspring (Samlet) — 12 Live albums • Year — Album — Peak positions • DEN • 2021 — Mikael Simpson & Sølvstorm: Live at Vega (with Sølvstorm) — 5 Compilation albums • Year — Album — Peak positions • DEN • 2012 — Kompilation 2002–2012 — 15 Collaboration albums • Year — Album — Peak positions • DEN • 2002 — Vi sidder bare her (Leth, Toksvig & Simpson) — 32 Remix albums • 2005: B-sider, udtag og meget triste radiomix • 2009: Slaar skaar – Udvalgte numre i andre versioner • 2011: Udvalgte blaa
Singles
Singles
• Illustration — Mikael Simpson performing at Roskilde Festival in 2005 • Year — Single — Peak positions — Album • DEN • 2009 — "Inden du falder i søvn" — 17 — Slaar skaar
Others
Others
• Composed the score for the documentary about a Danish refugee camp by Fenah Ahmed • Composed the score for Rene Hjerter (Pure Hearts) with Jeppe Kaas • Composed the score for gaven (The Gift) a film by Niels Graabøl • Mikael Simpson also wrote the lyrics for Sweeter than sweet by Lulu Rouge and Moan by Trentemøller featuring Ane Trolle
Appearances
Appearances
• Luksus – EP (1996) • Luksus – Repertoire (1998) • Lise Westzynthius – Heavy dream (2002) • Various artist – Nordkraft (2005) • Various artists – Andersens drømme (2005) • Trentemøller – The Last Resort (2006) • Various artists – Dmdk (2006) • Various artists – Værsgo 2 (2006) • Pet Shop Boys – Soddom (Trentemøller mix) (2006) • Various artists – Stella polaris 2 (2006) • Trentemøller – Cronicles (2007) • Liv Lykke – Kai Normann Andersen (2007) • Ekko -I know I Am Human (2007) • Various artists – Frie børn leger bedst (2007) • Various artists – Sound off Copenhagen (2008) • Lulu Rouge – Bless You (2008) • Trentemøller – Live at Roskilde (2008) • Depeche Mode – Wrong (Trentemøller remix) (2009)
Remixes
Remixes
• Nikolaj Nørlund – Verdensmester (with low ranger) (2001) • Loveshop – Bellavista sol (with Ekko) (2003) • Under Byen – Legesag (2003) • Kashmir – Jewel Drop (2005) • Ataf – Gade capitain (2006) • Rhonda Harris – Waiting round to die (2006) • Lulu Rouge – Bless you (2007) • Trentemøller – Moan (2007) • The crooked spoke – The one you left behind (2008) • Trentemøller – Even though you're with another girl (2010) • Sleep Party People – 10 Feet Up (2011) • Panamah – Børn af natten (2013) • Jacob Bro – Evening song (2013) • Peter Sommer – Hvorfor løb vi (2013)
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Awards
• 2003 The "Steppeulven" Critics Award for hope of the year • 2004 Danish Music Awards for songwriter of the year • 2005 Best album the "Steppeulven" Critics Award • 2005 Best alternative artist Danish National Radio p3 guld • 2005 Composer of the year – The "Steppeulven" Critics Award • 2006 Songwriter of the year Danish Music Awards • 2006 Song of the year (for the song "VI 2") The "Steppeulven" Critics Award • 2006 Main prize winner by Danish National Radio • 2007 Best album – The "Steppeulven" Critics Award • 2007 Singer of the year voted by the readers of music magazine Gaffa • 2007 Bodil Film Award for best music with Jeppe Kaas for the film Rene Hjerter (Pure Hearts) directed by Kenneth Kaintz • 2014 Radio innovation of the year at Prixradio • 2024 Radiohost of the year at Prixradio (main prize)
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