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Macro/micro, the experimental electronic project helmed by Los Angeles based artist Tommy Simpson, announces the release of a new concept album, A.fter I.ntelligence, a deeply introspective and philosophically charged exploration of artificial intelligence, consciousness, and the long-term trajectory of human evolution.
Rooted in IDM and experimental electronic sound design, Macro/micro continues its pursuit of what Simpson describes as “deeper, intuitive truths about the relationship between inner and outer space.” The project blends intricate sonic architecture with a spiritually holistic lens, unafraid to confront darkness as a pathway toward insight and clarity.
Simpson, who began training in multiple instruments at age five and writing and recording original music by thirteen, has released multiple albums and EPs under Macro/micro, alongside composing for film, contemporary theater, and large-scale art installations. His work has been performed internationally, establishing him as a distinctive voice in forward-thinking electronic composition.
The new album centers on the existential risks posed by humanity’s accelerating development of artificial intelligence. Rather than focusing on present-day aesthetics or surface-level interpretations of AI culture, A.fter I.ntelligence examines the longer arc, philosophical, ethical, and physical, of misaligned intelligence systems and their potential impact on human continuity.
The work positions AI not as novelty, but as a force requiring deep reflection: what happens when intelligence exceeds intention, and what remains of humanity when the systems it creates begin to outgrow it?
From January 2019 to July 2021, Simpson worked as an audio engineer for Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, assisting in the development of scores and recordings across major film and music projects. His contributions included work on HBO’s Watchmen, as well as the films Waves, Mank, and Soul, in addition to releases by Nine Inch Nails and Halsey.
This period of intensive collaboration and high-level studio work informs the sonic precision and cinematic depth that define A.fter I.ntelligence.
About Macro/micro
Macro/micro is an evolving experimental electronic project by Tommy Simpson, merging IDM, ambient, and conceptual composition into immersive sonic narratives. The work consistently bridges emotional introspection with technological and philosophical inquiry, positioning sound as both medium and meditation.
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