EARLY LIFE
I grew up by the Baltic Sea, where music became my way to understand life. Maybe you have something like that too — something that helps you process emotions, find calm, or simply feel more connected to yourself. For me, it was music.
My mom, a pianist and theater sound engineer, was my first inspiration. By kindergarten, I tried to create simple songs using music apps on her phone.
At 11, I discovered FL Studio and began study music production on my own. No teachers, no music school — just curiosity and a lot of trial and error.
Inspired by EDM and Pop music, especially Michael Jackson, I started practicing music almost every day. I was doing it just for fun and never thought about what it would lead to.
My mom, a pianist and theater sound engineer, was my first inspiration. By kindergarten, I tried to create simple songs using music apps on her phone.
At 11, I discovered FL Studio and began study music production on my own. No teachers, no music school — just curiosity and a lot of trial and error.
Inspired by EDM and Pop music, especially Michael Jackson, I started practicing music almost every day. I was doing it just for fun and never thought about what it would lead to.
MY PROCESS
I do everything myself — production, songwriting, mixing, mastering, design.
But I’m not so different. I face self doubt, struggle to stay consistent, and question whether my work is good enough.
Living with ADHD is its own challenge — balancing creativity with the chaos it brings. But I believe even the messiest parts of life can be turned into something beautiful.
That’s what I want to share with you. Not just music, but the idea that whatever you’re going through — doubts, troubles, moments where everything seems hopeless — can be a source of growth and creativity.
When I create music, It’s my way to say: «Hey, you’re not alone».
But I’m not so different. I face self doubt, struggle to stay consistent, and question whether my work is good enough.
Living with ADHD is its own challenge — balancing creativity with the chaos it brings. But I believe even the messiest parts of life can be turned into something beautiful.
That’s what I want to share with you. Not just music, but the idea that whatever you’re going through — doubts, troubles, moments where everything seems hopeless — can be a source of growth and creativity.
When I create music, It’s my way to say: «Hey, you’re not alone».
HIGHLIGHTS
2020
- Launched MØRFI and released Hate Me. It wasn’t perfect, but it hit 8 million Spotify streams and became a radio hit. I learnt: you don’t have to be perfect to resonate with people.
2021
- Released an official remix for GAZIROVKA with Warner Music.
- Released Hot N Cold, with over 8 million streams and 100,000 TikTok videos.
2022
- Released Leave Before You Love Me, which hit over 3 million Spotify streams.
2023
- Collaborated with VØJ and Bearded Legend on Side By Side (released by Spinnin' Records).
- Released an official remix for MORGENSHTERN and Vitya AK (released by Warner Music).
- Hit 1 million monthly listeners on Yandex.Music.
2024
- Released Vocal Tech House 2 on Splice, made with SLIPSIDE and Dropgun Samples.
A NEW CHAPTER
By 2023, I felt lost despite the results. I had spent years chasing goals but realized I was moving further away from what mattered most — music that truly reflects who I am.
So, I paused everything, quit university, packed my bags, and went to Thailand. Those 10 months helped me to reflect, recharge, and answer myself: What valuable things do I want to bring to the world?
I realized I needed to start over — to focus not on expectations, but on authenticity. That’s how MIKAEL was born.
So, I paused everything, quit university, packed my bags, and went to Thailand. Those 10 months helped me to reflect, recharge, and answer myself: What valuable things do I want to bring to the world?
I realized I needed to start over — to focus not on expectations, but on authenticity. That’s how MIKAEL was born.
WHY MIKAEL
MIKAEL isn’t about big achievements. It’s about being real, even if you are imperfect.
If you feel misunderstood, I'm here to understand you. Because I feel the same way myself. If I can inspire you to live your own story and don't care what people think, then it’s all been worth it.
Because...
If you feel misunderstood, I'm here to understand you. Because I feel the same way myself. If I can inspire you to live your own story and don't care what people think, then it’s all been worth it.
Because...
in the end,
it’s not about being perfect.
it’s not about being perfect.
It’s about being real.
