# 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.

## Discography
### Albums

Studio albums
| Year | Album | Peak positions | Certification |
| Year | Album | DEN | Certification |
| 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 |
| Year | Album | DEN |
| 2021 | Mikael Simpson & Sølvstorm: Live at Vega (with Sølvstorm) | 5 |
Compilation albums
| Year | Album | Peak positions |
| Year | Album | DEN |
| 2012 | Kompilation 2002–2012 | 15 |
Collaboration albums
| Year | Album | Peak positions |
| Year | Album | 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

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

### 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

* 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)