Mikael Simpson (born 1974) is a Danish singer/songwriter, film composer and musician. 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 relative popularity in Denmark. He has performed live with Trentemøller on his Last Resort world tour and collaborates with Fritjhof Toksvig (Vi Sidder Bare Her), DJ Buda, Lulu Rouge and his band Sølvstorm.

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Discography

Os 2 + Lidt Ro 2002 (2002)

De Ti Skud (2004)

B-sider, Udtag Og Meget Triste Radiomix (2005)

Stille og Uroligt (2006)

Slaar Skaar (2009)

Noget lånt, Noget blåt (2011)

Other

Composed the score for the documentary about Danish a refugecamp 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 Graabol

Mikael Simpson also wrote the lyrics for Sweeter than sweet by Lulu Rouge and Moan by Trentemøller featuring Ane Trolle

Also appears on

Luksus-ep (1996)

Luksus-Repertoire (1998)

Lise Westzunthius-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-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 (2005)

Ataf-Gade capitain (2006)

Rhonda Harris-Waiting round to die (2006)

Lulu Rouge-Bless you (2007)

Trentemøller-Moan (2007)

The crooked spoke-The one you left behind (2008)

Awards

2003 The Steppenwolf Critics Award for hope of the year.

2004 Danish Music Awards for songwriter of the year.

2005 Best album the Steppenwolf Critics Award.

2005 Best alternative artist Danish National Radio p3 guld.

2005 Composer of the year the Steppenwolf Critics Award.

2006 Songwriter of the year Danish Music Awards.

2006 Song of the year (for the song "VI 2") The Steppenwolf Critics Award.

2006 Main price winner by Danish National Radio.

2007 Best album the Steppenwolf 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

His neighbourhood's local paper (paa gaden) on Nørrebro priced him person of the year 2005 for his contributions against racism.

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