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preface


Why We Still Believe in Human-Made Music

In a world where AI is increasingly stepping into creative roles - composing music, writing lyrics, playing instruments, even mixing and mastering tracks - it might seem like handmade music is fading into the background.

 

Add to that: AI now creates visuals, videos, and even runs marketing campaigns. So, it’s fair to ask - what space is left for real musicians?

 

Our answer: The most important space of all.

 

We’re not just making music. We’re investing in what machines can’t truly replicate—human connection, emotion, and lived experience. Together, we create innovative music and meaningful content that reflects our deepest feelings, longings, and stories.

 

Whether it’s in our songs, our artwork, or our videos, everything we do is rooted in real life:

Journeys to places no algorithm can reach. Expertise that goes beyond data. Experiences and insights that aren’t part of any AI training set—and never will be.

 

A Human Counterpoint to the Algorithm

 

As AI continues to grow, we see the need to push back. Not out of fear - but to offer something different. Something human. As authentic artists and creators, we want to bring a fresh perspective - one that’s not defined by trends or data, but by emotion, connection, and creativity.

 

And we’re not alone in this.

 

The Return of Tangible Music

More and more, younger generations are rediscovering the value of physical music.

Compact Discs and vinyl records are making a comeback - not just as collectibles, but as a way to slow down, to really listen, and to reconnect with the music they love.

 

It’s a quiet rebellion against the endless stream of algorithms and playlists. A growing desire to move away from the overwhelm and instead focus on a few artists who truly matter to the listeners/users. Moreover, Spotify now announced to invest massively (0.7 billion €) into the warefare industry - a step that is recognized not being compatible with the interests and ethics of many musicians who are now starting to re-think their engagement on Spotify.

 

This shift could be a turning point. One where we move away from machine-curated tracks and algorithmic data-mining-based music distribution to meaningful, human-made sounds and back to physical media. Where emotion, haptic experience, and authenticity take center stage again.

 

Hopefully, many people - especially of the younger generation - will follow this turn, rethinking how they want to consume music in the future.

 

And we’re here for human-produced E-Motional Electronic Music and consequently collaborate with ElasticStage and Bandcamp.

newsletter


Discover the new issue Q2/2025 of the Time Lapse ("Zeitraffer") newsletter containing a wealth of information on new releases, upcoming releases, news and background information from backstage around my music and photo / PR projects which are presented in a modern style with many illustrations and hyperlinks for your convenience.

 

From now on, the "Zeitraffer" newsletter is available in bi-lingual format (german/english).

 

Click on the image for a direct access (it's free!).

 

Give it a try and have fun!

NEW RELEASES


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Fantomacs’ current release OUTER SURFACE is a powerful exploration of the fragile boundary between our inner worlds and the fast-moving outer one. More than a track, it is a conceptual statement on identity, vulnerability, and self-expression in an age of hyperconnectivity and curated lives.

 

The music blends atmospheric sound design with crisp, tactile rhythms, balancing analog warmth and digital precision. Immersive ambient textures meet pulsing downtempo beats, while acoustic and synthetic sounds surface like fleeting memories pushing through noise.

 

OUTER SURFACE captures those in-between moments — recognizing both yourself and a stranger in the mirror, feeling alone in a crowd, or experiencing the transformation when thought becomes word and emotion becomes movement.

 

At its core, the project invites reflection: What do we reveal? What do we protect? Where does the skin end and the self begin?

 

Fantomacs delivers not just music to hear, but music to feel.

 

Released to all platforms. Step to the edge. Touch the Outer Surface.

 

Release Date: 18th July, 2025

 

what others say about "outer surface"


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 Everytime Fantomacs releases, we know it’s going to be a great day, and he truly has not missed. Go ahead and turn this one up, grab a nice pair of headphones, and get ready for a journey. 

 

For listeners drawn to atmosphere, groove, and the intersection of emotion and electronics, “Outer Surface” is a must-listen. Fantomacs doesn’t just create a song here, he charts an orbit, and invites you to drift through it.

 

UPCOMING RELEASES & Events


Here, new projects / events will be announced to keep YOU informed in advance. Moreover, sneak-previews, audio clips and promotion videos as well as Listening Partys or LIVE! Video Sessions will be made available prior to the release or event. So come across from time to time and stay tuned.

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Upcoming Projects - Next Single / Album


In this section you will always find the latest news on upcoming projects, the next single or album releases. Stay tuned!

 

Currently, I'm working on a couple of new projects, including new cover versions of "What If" (Cold Play), "Shakedown" (Four80East) and "Carry You" (Rules) collaborating with talented lead singers and employing new gear and sound shaping capabilities. Moreover, some new original fantomacsmusic is on its way - keep on re-visiting this page from time to time!

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CD / Vinyl Album Releases

This is to announce that my latest FIVE ALBUMS are now available for purchase as CD and some even as 12" Vinyls.

 

They are all readily available on my brand-new "CD / Vinyl Store" page provided by the London-based company called ElasticStage, who provide on-demand production and wordwide distribution services for both, Compact Discs and Vinyls.

 

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CD & Vinyl Store

Discover the brandnew Fantomacs Store with lots of new stuff!

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FantoTape - Special Edition

Discover the brand-new FantoTape limited edition series containing the songs released so far on a single, customized, beautifully packed veggie-leather-finish USB-stick!

Many different FantoTape editions are available:

  • Silver Edition contains 39 songs released between 2019 and 2021
  • Gold Edition expands the collection to those released from 2019-2022, 62 songs and approx. 5 hours play time
  • Platinum Edition covers the full catalog of songs released from 2019-2023, 80 songs and approx. 6 ½ hours play time
  • Infinite Reflections contains the songs of the album "Infinite Reflections", 10 songs and >38 min play time
  • Smooth & Jazzy contains the jazzy electro tracks mixed-up with ac. instruments, 16 songs and 1 ¼ hours play time
  • Jazzy Lounge is stuffed with 14 songs ideal for a relax in the lounge, 14 songs and more than 1 hour play time
  • EDM comes with a collection of danceable EDM songs, 20 songs and 1 ½ hours play time
  • Future Icons - Present Vibes is customized for new generations, 21 songs, 1 ¾ hours play time
  • Groovy & Funky makes your body groove, 22 songs, 1 ¾ hours play time

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Fantozen


For those of you who are inspired by my ambient & chillout music and would like to dive even deeper into the relaxation process, I recommend this new relaxing 'Zen' section.

 

Here you can find a collection of videos, meditations that have been produced in collaboration with HMG and music playlists collating ambient music.

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