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		<title>Copenhagen duo mikey unveil airy and melancholic debut EP, first notes</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:13:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[mikey's first notes EP is out via Caress Studios.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Copenhagen based duo <em><a href="https://highclouds.org/tag/mikey/">mikey</a></em> (<em>Maiken Kock Rask</em> + <em>Henrik Koefod</em>) write and produce their music in a small studio in the heart of the Danish capital, following instinct more than formula. Since their debut single “don’t wait” arrived in March 2025, they have built an intimate, melancholic and airy sound that struck a chord with us. While <em>mikey</em> have only released a handful of tracks so far, the duo have already begun shaping a distinct sonic identity that fits so well within Copenhagen’s current <em>popscape</em>. On their new material, <em>Maiken</em>’s crystal clear vocals move to the forefront and float over a palette of organic beats and analogue textures crafted together with <em>Henrik</em>, that give the songs a vaporous, almost evanescent quality.</p>
<p>Their debut EP <em>first notes</em> brings that vision together in a collection that feels blissful, aerial and airy in the way we love most from dream leaning pop. The project blends new age inspired synthesizers, trap inspired low end beats and delicate wind instruments into something both modern and slightly otherworldly, while moments like the distorted guitar lines on <a href="https://highclouds.org/mikey-wash-away-video/">“wash away”</a> hint at the duo’s willingness to dig into different corners of the genre. The final single “a little too late” draws the listener into late night hours where time seems to dissolve, contemplating heartbreak and the emotional traces it leaves behind. The subtle medieval undertones running through the production add an unexpected texture that reminds us of the atmospheres and melodies explored by artists like <em><a href="https://highclouds.org/tag/oklou/">Oklou</a></em> and <em><a href="https://highclouds.org/tag/danny-l-harle/">Danny L Harle</a></em>. Listen below.</p>
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		<title>Danish duo mikey teases debut EP with airy new song &#8220;wash away&#8221;</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Arnaud Marty]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 14:29:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA["wash away" is taken from mikey's debut EP, first notes, out on March 13 via Caress Studios.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We’re always on the lookout for brand new artists, and <em><a href="https://highclouds.org/tag/mikey/">mikey</a></em> are exactly the kind of discovery that makes that search so rewarding. The Danish duo, made up of <em>Maiken Kock Rask</em> and <em>Henrik Koefod Petersen</em>, are already emerging as one more captivating name from the Danish alt pop scene. Their debut EP, <em>first notes</em>, will be released via Copenhagen imprint <em>Caress Studios</em>.</p>
<p>Their new single &#8220;wash away&#8221; is the second taster off of the EP. The track unfolds gently, layering delicate guitar lines with minimal rhythms and spacious, echo-laden vocals that draw you into its emotional core. As <em>Maiken</em> and <em>Henrik</em> reflect each other’s doubts and vulnerabilities, the song slowly intensifies, eventually opening up into a more distorted and textured finale. The duo describe the song as &#8220;a little glow in the dark for anyone in need &#8220;, and that feeling of quiet reassurance runs throughout. The track also comes with a video that you can watch below.</p>
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<p>You can also stream the song, along with the best releases from the past few days, in <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5dQWT0K4HW0Uxyk8iC32XQ?si=ae64cbae11174079" target="_blank">our Forecast Tape playlist on Spotify</a>.</p>
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