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Mikael Simpson | |
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Origin | Copenhagen, Denmark |
Genres | indietronica, dub, singer-songwriter |
Years active | 1995–present |
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. 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.
Studio albums
Year | Album | Peak positions | Certification |
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DEN [1] | |||
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 |
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DEN [1] | ||
2021 | Mikael Simpson & Sølvstorm: Live at Vega (with Sølvstorm) | 5 [2] |
Compilation albums
Year | Album | Peak positions |
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DEN [1] | ||
2012 | Kompilation 2002–2012 | 15 |
Collaboration albums
Year | Album | Peak positions |
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DEN [1] | ||
2002 | Vi sidder bare her' (Leth, Toksvig & Simpson) | 32 |
Remix albums
Year | Single | Peak positions | Album |
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DEN [1] | |||
2009 | "Inden du falder i søvn" | 17 | Slaar skaar |
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