Fred again..
About
Fred again.. is the stage name of Frederick John Philip Gibson, an English producer, DJ, singer, and songwriter born July 19, 1993, in Balham, South London. He first made his name writing and producing for artists including Ed Sheeran and Stormzy, winning the BRIT Award for Producer of the Year in 2020, before his solo Actual Life albums made him a headliner in his own right. He is ranked #16 in DJ Mag's 2026 Top 100.
Signature sound
Emotional house built from voice notes, phone recordings, and samples of everyday life, mixed with UK garage, house, and pop instincts. The Actual Life albums are structured like diaries, each covering a dated stretch of his life.
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Essential discography
- Actual Life (April 14 - December 17 2020), album (2021)
- Actual Life 2 (February 2 - October 15 2021), album (2021)
- Actual Life 3 (January 1 - September 9 2022), album (2022)
- Secret Life, with Brian Eno, album (2023)
- Ten Days, album (2024)
- 9 Months & 50 Hours, mixtape with Latin Mafia (2026)
Latest news
- 2026: Fred again.. released the single DID IT AGAIN with Travy and Elzzz, which began as a live jam on a Twitch livestream.
- December 2026: Fred again.. plays his debut India tour — Delhi NCR on December 5, Mumbai on December 9, and Bengaluru on December 13 — his only live tour of the year.
- February 2026: Fred again.. closed his USB002 tour with sold-out nights at Alexandra Palace in London, the last one a back-to-back with Thomas Bangalter of Daft Punk.
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FAQ
What genre is Fred again..?
House and electronic music with UK garage roots, built around vocal samples and diary-style songwriting.
What is the Actual Life series?
A run of albums built from voice notes, social clips, and recordings from his own life, each titled with the dates it covers.
What is Fred again..'s latest release?
As of October 2026, his recent single is DID IT AGAIN with Travy and Elzzz, ahead of his December India tour.
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