Miro (music Duo)

Miro is a Danish electronic music duo consisting of Steen Thottrup and Mads Arp. Active since 1990, the group is known for producing trance, progressive house, and chill-out music. They gained international recognition with the release of Pure Silk on Effective Records, which charted in the UK and was named Pete Tong’s “Essential New Tune” on BBC Radio 1. Miro has released music on prominent labels such as Hooj Choons and has contributed to influential compilations including ''Café del Mar'', '' Chilled Euphoria'', and ''Global Underground''. Their work spans club tracks, remixes, and downtempo compositions, with performances at major venues like the famous Ministry of Sound in London.

Biography

Miro debuted in 1991 with the single ''Energy / Mystery'' on Coma Records. Their international breakthrough came after relocating to London and releasing ''Pure Silk'' on Effective Records. The track reached ''No. 78'' on the UK Singles Chart and ''No. 17'' on the UK Dance Chart, and was selected as Pete Tong’s ''Essential New Tune'' on BBC Radio 1.

Their track ''Spaceman'' was released multiple times, including on Effective Records and Dance Opera (Benelux).

In 1996, Miro made their ambient debut on '' Café del Mar Volume 3'' with the track ''Emotions of Paradise'', compiled by Ibiza-based DJ José Padilla. The track has been licensed to over 30 chill-out compilations worldwide.

Following this, Miro became a regular contributor to chill-out compilations including ''Café del Mar'', ''Buddha Bar'', and ''Les Bains Douches'', contributing to over ten volumes of the ''Café del Mar'' series.

Miro released the tracks ''Paradise'' and ''By Your Side'' on the UK label Hooj Choons, both of which appeared on Global Underground compilations and peaked at the official Dance Singles Charts at number 26 & 34.

In 1999, Miro’s Vocal Radio version of ''Greece 2000'' by Three Drives was released on Hooj Choons and peaked at Number 12 on the official UK Top 40 chart.

In 2002, they produced a chill-out remix of ''Battleship Grey'' by Tiësto, featuring Kirsty Hawkshaw, released by Virgin Records. In 2004, they collaborated with ambient composer Roger Eno on the album ''Remote – Opening Doors''.

Miro have performed at venues such as Ministry of Sound in London, Pumpehuset in Copenhagen, The Big Chill Live Festival, as well as numerous raves throughout Europe.

Aliases and Solo projects

In addition to their work as Miro, the duo has released music under various aliases, including:
* Colours
* Remote
* Orange

Solo Projects:
* Mads Arp has recorded as ''Raoul Express'', ''Arpiction'' and as a solo artist on Black Hole Recordings.
* Steen Thottrup has recorded as ''Professional Losers'', ''Conamore'', ''Twotrups'' and as a solo artist.

Discography

Albums

*2025: ''The Remixes''
*2025: ''The Techno Years 92-96''
*2024: ''The Highlights''
*2004: ''Remote - The Big Chill 2004 Live''
*2004: ''Remote - Opening Doors''

Singles & EPs

*2025 ''Colours EP''
*2024 ''Millenium Sounds EP''
*2015 ''Paradise Remixes''
*2013 ''By Your Side 2013 Remixes''
*2006 ''Live It Now''
*2005 ''Freeze The Moment''
*2003 ''By Your Side Remixes Euphonic''
*2003 ''The One I Run To''
*2003 ''Spaceman Remixes''
*2002 ''By Your Side Remixes Lost Language''
*1999 ''By Your Side''
*1998 ''Paradise''
*1997 ''Orient Express''
*1996 ''Spaceman Remixes''
*1995 ''Metropolis''
*1994 ''Spaceman''
*1994 ''Tour De Trance''
*1994 ''Celebrate''
*1993 ''Pure Silk / El Salvador''
*1991 ''Energy / Mystery''

Other aliases

*2004 ''Hello Dreamer'' as Remote
*2004 ''Postcard'' as Remote
*2002 ''Another One'' as Colours
*2001 ''Remember Me'' as Orange
*2001 ''The Guitar Track Remixes'' as Colours
*2000 ''The Guitar Track'' as Colours

Selective Remixes

*2001 ''Battleship Grey'' by Tiesto & Kirsty Hawkshaw
*2001 ''Peace'' by Saints & Sinners
*1999 '' Greece 2000'' by Three Drives
*1995 ''Naked People'' by The Overlords
*1994 ''La Luna'' by Moving Melodies

Selective Appearances

*2022 ''Emotions of Paradise'' on Café del Mar Essentials
*2017 ''Paradise'' on The Sound of Café del Mar
*2017 ''Spaceman'' on La Rocca Club Classics
*2016 ''By Your Side '' on Café del Mar Ibiza Classics
*2014 ''Spaceman'' on Age of Love Volume One
*2012 ''Holding On'' on The Very Best Of Café del Mar Music
*2010 ''Emotions of Paradise'' on Café del Mar Volumen Tres Y Cuatro
*2009 ''By Your Side'' on Chilled Euphoria - Ministry of Sound
*2007 ''By Your Side'' on Gatecrasher Immortal - Ministry of Sound
*2004 ''Hello Dreamer'' on Jockey Club Salinas
*2004 ''The One I Run To'' on Sa Trincha Volume 3
*2004 ''Holding On'' on Café del Mar Volumen Once 11
*2004 ''Sunrise'' on Beach Bar Culture
*2003 ''Reach Out'' on Altitude The Art of Chill - Platipus
*2003 ''The One I Run To'' on Ministry of Sound Summer Guide 03
*2003 ''Postcard'' on Café del Mar Volumen Diez 10
*2003 ''The Cure'' on Ultra Chilled - Ultra Records
*2003 ''The One I Run To'' on Global Underground 25 Toronto - Deep Dish
*2002 ''By Your Side'' on Gatecrasher Experience
*2002 ''Another One'' on Is Harry On The Boat
*2002 ''The Guitar Track'' on Perfecto Presents: Dfuse
*2002 ''The Cure'' on Café del Mar Volumen Nueve 9
*2001 ''Stay Asleep'' on Café del Mar Dreams 2
*2001 ''The Guitar Track'' on Pacha Ibiza 2001 - Dj Pippi
*2001 ''The Guitar Track'' on MTV Ibiza 2001
*2001 ''By Your Side'' on Deep & Chilled Euphoria
*2000 ''Emotions of Paradise'' on Café del Mar Dreams
*1999 ''By Your Side'' on Global Underground Prototype 2 - Seb Fontaine
*1998 ''Paradise'' on Renaissance Presents
*1998 ''Paradise'' on Global Underground 007 New York - Paul Oakenfold
*1996 ''Emotions of Paradise'' on Les Baines Douches - Claude Challe
*1996 ''Emotions of Paradise'' on Café del Mar Volumen Tres 3
*1995 ''Spaceman'' on Trance Five - Rumour Records
*1993 ''Pure Silk'' on Energy Rush Phase 4 - Dino
*1993 ''Pure Silk'' on Fresh Dance 93 - Telstar
*1992 ''Cocoon'' on Mermaid Tracks - Coma Records
*1991 ''Energy'' on BreaksBass & Bleeps 3 - Rumour Records

External links

Miro at Discogs

Miro on Spotify

Café del Mar Music

Official website

Mads Arp Instagram

Steen Thottrup Instagram

References

Miro discussed the early success of "Spaceman" and its multiple re-releases in a 2003 interview and reflecting the changing sound of European trance."

Steen interviewed by Decoded Magazine and reflecting on his 30 years career{{cite web , last=Pell , first=Damion , title=Interview with Steen Thottrup , url=https://www.decodedmagazine.com/decoded-magazine-presents-steen-thottrup/ , website=Decoded Magazind , date=2021-11-12 , access-date=2025-04-15

Danish record producers
Danish electronic music groups
Danish musical duos