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. 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.

Mikael Simpson
Background information
Origin	Copenhagen, Denmark
Genres	indietronica, dub, singer-songwriter
Years active	1995–present

Discography

Albums

Studio albums

Year	Album	Peak positions	Certification
		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
		DEN [1]
2021	Mikael Simpson & Sølvstorm: Live at Vega (with Sølvstorm)	5 [2]

Compilation albums

Year	Album	Peak positions
		DEN [1]
2012	Kompilation 2002–2012	15

Collaboration albums

Year	Album	Peak positions
		DEN [1]
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

Mikael Simpson performing at Roskilde Festival in 2005

Year	Single	Peak positions	Album
		DEN [1]
2009	"Inden du falder i søvn"	17	Slaar skaar

Others

• Composed the score for the documentary about a Danish refugee camp by Fenah Ahmed ^{[citation needed]}
• 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

• 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 (da; de) – Bless You (2008)
• Trentemøller – Live at Roskilde (2008)
• Depeche Mode – Wrong (Trentemøller remix) (2009)

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 (da; de) – 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)

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)