fuseo
fuseo is an international music collective founded by producers Robert Kiesel and Christian Gobbel (Munich), together with songwriter Ben Baruteaud (Strasbourg), vocal producer and songwriter Julian Feifel (Los Angeles), and vocalist/songwriter Jon Klaasen (Nashville). The group blends analog craftsmanship with modern pop, funk, and soul – creating emotionally driven, groove-focused music with a timeless feel.
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​All songs are developed remotely across time zones – from studios in Munich, L.A., Strasbourg, and Nashville. Each member plays a distinct creative role: Robert Kiesel initiates musical ideas and leads production; Christian Gobbel develops basslines and rhythmic architecture; Ben Baruteaud shapes melody and lyrics; Julian Feifel refines vocal arrangements and toplines; Klaasen contributes as both a lead vocalist and co-writer.
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fuseo’s sound is rooted in live instrumentation, tight arrangements, and musical depth – drawing from funk, soul, R&B, and melodic pop. It’s a handcrafted alternative to trend-driven, software-generated music. Influences include artists like Tom Misch, Cory Wong, and Lawrence – but with a distinct identity of its own.
Key releases include Miss Anonymous (700K streams), Better Believe It (1.5M streams), Holy Roller, and Freak – totaling over 10 million streams to date. The upcoming single By Design was released on August 29, 2025, followed by additional tracks later this year. fuseo currently reaches over 128,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, with a strong fanbase in the United States, Germany, the UK, France, and Australia.
A recent collaboration with Germany’s renowned live band heavytones resulted in two official remixes: Miss Anonymous (live edit) and All The Feels (heavytones remix). Since By Design, heavytones member Wolfgang Dalheimer has also contributed as a co-writer to the project.
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"fuseo stands for musical substance, artistic collaboration, and analog integrity – an international network of creators who treat music as a craft, not a commodity."
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THE PROJECT
fuseo is a collective of talented musicians driven by a shared passion for creating unique and boundary-pushing pop music. The group brings together a mixture of longtime experienced musicians, songwriters and producers to create modern pop songs with a diverse retro feel.
The Founding members of fuseo stems from a German-Francophone project where the team wanted to create music that feels and sounds great. The combination of experienced musicians, programmed parts and samples creates a modern, unique signature sound that conveys a stirring liveliness and vitality.
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The founding members include:
Robert Kiesel, (Munich, Germany)
Robert is the accomplished songwriter, keyboardist and producer of fuseo. Robert brings a realm of musical styles and influences and originality to fuseo. His hypnotizing melodies, creative sound design and ingenious arrangements define fuseo's unique sound, captivating listeners with every note.
Christian Gobbel, (Munich, Germany)
Christian is the drummer and slap bass player who brings the beat to life. His expert playing and innovative approach contributes to the unique and memorable compositions that defines the musical identity of fuseo. As an experienced audio expert, Christian has been responsible for the sound design of large broadcast events. Christian's producer skills and distinct knowledge further contribute to the organic sound of fuseo.
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Both Robert and Christian dedication and passion for this project creates an electrifying and immersive musical experience as the producers of fuseo.
Benjamin Baruteaud, (Strasbourg, France)
Benjamin is a longtime singer in Rock bands around Strasbourg and is known as is a talented topliner. His awareness of combining melodies and lyrics is a driving force behind fuseo's captivating music. With his infallible intuition, boundless creativity, Benjamin adds depth and richness to the sound and his songwriting skills are adding key elements to the continuous journey of the project.
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fuseo Family Members
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Julian Feifel, (Los Angeles, California)
Julian is a German music producer, composer, guitarist, and singer based in Los Angeles, California. Julian’s talents have garnered recognition and acclaim as a multi- platinum-selling producer, singer and guitarist extraordinaire. Julian is an extremely versatile musician who has made a significant impact in the music industry and has received two (2) RIAA Gold awards.
Julian’s songwriting and production expertise can be heard on more than 40 million Streams on SpotifyJulian’s diverse discography and collaborations showcase his passion and dedication to his craft which makes him a great addition to the fuseo family.
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Jon Klaasen (Nashville, Tennessee)
Jon is the lead vocalist and a key songwriter in the fuseo collective. His distinct voice and emotive delivery bring depth and authenticity to the project’s sound. With a background in both performance and songwriting, Jon has built a dedicated fanbase and a strong presence on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, where he reaches millions.
His contributions to fuseo go beyond vocals – he helps shape the emotional narrative of each song, making him an essential part of the collective’s creative core.
Sean Michael Murray, (Nashville, Tennessee)
Sean is the lead singer who brings the captivating voice and soulful performances to fuseo. Sean’s talent has allowed him to connect with listeners on a profound level, forging a strong emotional bond through his music. Sean has achieved remarkable success with a string of successful singles and performances under his belt through his career allowing him to garner widespread acclaim from audiences and critics alike.
Sean’s contributions to fuseo have been instrumental in shaping the fuseo's unique sound which will create a lasting impact in the music industry.