Miro | |
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| Origin | Farum, Denmark |
| Genres | Trance, techno, house, chill-out |
| Years active | 1990-present |
| Labels | Coma Records, Effective Records, Hooj Choons, Cafe del Mar, Dance Opera |
| Members | Mads Arp Steen Thottrup |
Miro is a Danish electronic music duo consisting of Steen Thottrup and Mads Arp. Active since 1990, the group is known for producing trance, progressive house, and chill-out music. They gained international recognition with the release of Pure Silk on Effective Records, which charted in the UK and was named Pete Tong’s “Essential New Tune” on BBC Radio 1. Miro has released music on prominent labels such as Hooj Choons and has contributed to influential compilations including Café del Mar , Chilled Euphoria , and Global Underground . Their work spans club tracks, remixes, and downtempo compositions, with performances at major venues like the famous Ministry of Sound in London.
Miro debuted in 1991 with the single Energy / Mystery on Coma Records. Their international breakthrough came after relocating to London and releasing Pure Silk on Effective Records. The track reached No. 78 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 17 on the UK Dance Chart, and was selected as Pete Tong’s Essential New Tune on BBC Radio 1. [1]
Their track Spaceman was released multiple times, including on Effective Records and Dance Opera (Benelux). [2]
In 1996, Miro made their ambient debut on Café del Mar Volume 3 with the track Emotions of Paradise, compiled by Ibiza-based DJ José Padilla. The track has been licensed to over 30 chill-out compilations worldwide. [3]
Following this, Miro became a regular contributor to chill-out compilations including Café del Mar, Buddha Bar, and Les Bains Douches, contributing to over ten volumes of the Café del Mar series.
Miro released the tracks Paradise and By Your Side on the UK label Hooj Choons, both of which appeared on Global Underground compilations and peaked at the official Dance Singles Charts at number 26 & 34. [1]
In 1999, Miro’s Vocal Radio version of Greece 2000 by Three Drives was released on Hooj Choons and peaked at Number 12 on the official UK Top 40 chart. [4] [5]
In 2002, they produced a chill-out remix of Battleship Grey by Tiësto, featuring Kirsty Hawkshaw, released by Virgin Records. In 2004, they collaborated with ambient composer Roger Eno on the album Remote – Opening Doors. [6]
Miro have performed at venues such as Ministry of Sound in London, Pumpehuset in Copenhagen, The Big Chill Live Festival, as well as numerous raves throughout Europe. [7]
In addition to their work as Miro, the duo has released music under various aliases, including:
Solo Projects:
Miro discussed the early success of "Spaceman" and its multiple re-releases in a 2003 interview and reflecting the changing sound of European trance." [1]
Steen interviewed by Decoded Magazine and reflecting on his 30 years career [2]