Anthony Gonzalez is nothing short of an absolute genius. He has proven this time and time again, to fans’ delight, offering incredibly diverse albums as M83 every few years. While we mere mortals have the honor and pleasure of witnessing his greatness, the synth-pop icon proudly presents his newest album, Fantasy.
With a mission of letting his imagination run free, Anthony Gonzalez embraces a child-like wonderment, packaging it all up into one, stunning LP. His emphasized his use of live instrumentation, whether that be guitars, drums, or keys, amplifies the larger-than-life energy of the album. Gonzalez’s dreamy concoctions and desire to push himself beyond the limits of otherwise “comfortable” production makes Fantasy a true marvel to behold from the legendary artist.
M83 commented on the inspiration behind the new record, sharing:
The idea was to come back with something closer to the energy of ‘Before the Dawn Heals Us.’ The combination of guitars and synths is always in my music, but it’s maybe more present on this new record than on the previous ones. I wanted to keep having fantasies about worlds that I don’t know and creatures I don’t understand, and that’s the story behind this record.
M83 is currently on tour, supporting the album. To catch him in a city near you, follow this link here.
You can stream Fantasy at the link below. Enjoy!