Fictional is the melodic electronic project of Gerrit Thomas, a central figure in the German EBM and industrial scenes. Established as a creative counterpoint to his more aggressive work in Funker Vogt, Fictional focuses on the 'futurepop' sound that emerged in the late 1990s.
This style blends the rhythmic foundations of Electronic Body Music with the melodic sensibilities of synth-pop and the soaring, gated pad textures of trance. Throughout his career, Thomas has utilized Fictional to explore more personal, melancholic, and introspective themes than his military-themed or satirical projects. The project's output, particularly on labels like Zoth Ommog and Metropolis, helped define the 'Metropolis sound' of the early 2000s. Critical consensus views Fictional as a masterclass in clean, digital production, often praised for its high fidelity and emotional resonance. While the project went quiet for nearly two decades, its 2025 resurgence maintains the signature blend of club-friendly beats and wistful melodicism, cementing its legacy as a bridge between industrial grit and pop accessibility.
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