Mikael Simpson

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Mikael Simpson
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Background information
Origin Copenhagen, Denmark
Genres indietronica, dub, singer-songwriter
Years active1995–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  [ da; de ] and his band Sølvstorm.

Contents

Discography

Albums

Studio albums

YearAlbumPeak positionsCertification
DEN
[1]
2002Os 2 + lidt ro 2002 
2004De ti skud20
2006Stille & uroligt2Gold
2009Slaar skaar3
2011Noget lånt, noget blåt5
2014Overspring (Samlet)12

Live albums

YearAlbumPeak positions
DEN
[1]
2021Mikael Simpson & Sølvstorm: Live at Vega
(with Sølvstorm)
5
[2]

Compilation albums

YearAlbumPeak positions
DEN
[1]
2012Kompilation 2002–201215

Collaboration albums

YearAlbumPeak positions
DEN
[1]
2002Vi sidder bare her'
(Leth, Toksvig & Simpson)
32

Remix albums

Singles

Mikael Simpson performing at Roskilde Festival in 2005 Michael Simpson.jpg
Mikael Simpson performing at Roskilde Festival in 2005
YearSinglePeak positionsAlbum
DEN
[1]
2009"Inden du falder i søvn"17Slaar skaar

Others

Appearances

Remixes

Awards

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References

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  2. "Album Top-40 Uge 2, 2022". Hitlisten . Retrieved 19 January 2022.