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The Story Behind Fred Again's Success in the Music Industry

Sergey Poltorakov

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After watching Fred Again's performance in the boiler room, I knew that there had been something special about him. I was so hooked that I even went to his concert in Berlin and became a big fan. Curious to know more, I started digging into his past, and what I found was pretty surprising!

Now, I'm excited to share the story behind Fred Again's amazing success in the music industry.

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:03 - Childhood
01:17 - Music College
01:49 - Symphony
02:34 - Brian Eno
04:20 - Music Producer
05:36 - Ed Sheeran
06:46 - Own Project
07:47 - Working Outside
09:12 - Imposter syndrome
10:09 - Bolier Room
11:54 - Boiler Room Effect
12:34 - What's Next?
13:10 - Bonus

Here is the list of references:
👉Tape Notes Podcast: TN75 (https://tapenotes.co.uk/project/tn75-...)
👉Tape Notes Podcast: TN105 (https://tapenotes.co.uk/project/tn105...)
👉And the writer is...: Ep. 138: And The Writer Is... FRED AGAIN! (Video)
👉Apple Music: Fred again..: 'Actual Life 3', Boiler Room, and Creative Process | Apple Music (Fred again..: 'Actual Life 3', Boiler Room...)
👉Hanging out with audiophiles: HOWA EP 103 - FRED AGAIN (https://jamielidellmusic.com/ep-103-f...)
👉The Fader interview: Fred Again... (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...)
👉Ed Sheeran: Ed Sheeran — The ’Subtract’ Interview with Apple Music & Zane Lowe (Ed Sheeran — The ’Subtract’ Interview with...)
👉Boiler Room: Fred again.. | Boiler Room: London (Fred again.. | Boiler Room: London)
👉triple j: FINNEAS on Fred again.., new music with Billie and sound collecting (Interview) (FINNEAS on Fred again.., new music with Bi...)
👉DerekD2: Fred again.. (Full Set) @ Forest Hills Stadium NYC 2023 [4K] (Video)
👉Warp Records: Eno Hyde, Someday World Studio Film (Eno Hyde - Someday World studio film)
👉Apple Music: Brian Eno: New Music, Mentoring Fred again.. and Endlessly Learning | Apple Music (Brian Eno: New Music, Mentoring Fred again...)
👉Headie One: Headie One x Fred again.. - Charades (Headie One x Fred again.. - Charades)
👉Aitch: Aitch - Baby (Studio Version) (Aitch - Baby (Studio Version))
👉BBC Music: George Ezra - Shotgun (Glastonbury 2019) (George Ezra - Shotgun | Glastonbury 2019)
👉Capital FM: Clean Bandit - ‘Solo' ft. Demi Lovato (live at Capital’s Summertime Ball 2018) (Clean Bandit - ‘Solo' ft. Demi Lovato (liv...)
👉Vietanh Coeuret: Fred Again.. - Full Concert Live Zénith Paris La Villette 2023 (Fred Again.. - Full Live Zénith Paris La ...)
👉Instagram: fredagainagainagainagainagain (Instagram: fredagainagainagainagainagain)
👉Instagram: shevindphoto (Instagram: shevindphoto)
👉Instagram: ayyybenjy (Instagram: ayyybenjy)
👉TikTok: Fredagainagain (TikTok: fredagainagain)

20 Comments

@moduzen 2 years ago

quite simple:
- Strong Work Ethic
- Disciplined musical upbringing
- Always having relationships with mentors that keep him in high standards
- Humble in his process and fame
- Managed by people whom he trusts very dearly
- Patient and always in touch with his emotions

Its all a perfect loop for success

@TQRCH 2 years ago

Fred Again.. is on another level. I saw him at Coachella with Skrillex and Four Tet, but him and Tony at Lolla sealed it. You don't know true musical talent until you see an entire crowd smiling, crying and dancing hard all during a single track. Delilah and Marea come to mind.

@DeSanKwuh 2 years ago (edited)

A true artist, in every definition of the word. People call him overhyped, they don't get it. And to be the prodigy of a legend like Brian Eno... He'll be remembered for generations to come.

@mcmillz4 2 years ago

fred saved me from taking my own life, his music is tantamount to magic to me, ethereal and beautiful

@shreyshah9491 2 years ago

This video deserves more than 1M views. Brilliant piece of narration and analysis. Keep going man!

@le0n439 2 years ago

Man, that shows that mentorship is so important in every industry.

@michaelnevins8820 2 years ago

Goosebumps when he talks about making Actual Life by being in Actual Life. Incredible

@elliottsdreaming 2 years ago

I always tell people Fred's music isn't just a reflection of himself but humanity

@wintertemperaturen 2 years ago

he may be an industry plant, but he's an insanely talented industry plant

@JZN_msc 2 years ago

Fred again doesn't just make music, he makes art... He's not overrated or overhyped he's just incredibly talented. This documentary style video on him is the sort of video his skill deserves, would love to see a full length documentary about his rise to one of the biggest names in music currently! Great video Sergey

@BounceWindu 2 years ago

I mean, I hadn’t heard of him until stumbling on the Boiler Room set. Now I can’t get enough. The man is a true artist.

@M4X_B4 2 years ago

Really liked watching this. For me Fred Again is playing so well with the emotions of sadness and making it through, so better times await in a “pure” way. Got exactly that feeling when watching this.

@bjarnyg 10 months ago

when someone has success on this level, the first thing i wanna know is who their parents are. but no one wants to talk about that aspect of success.

@whatnowjon 2 years ago

Always ignorantly assumed he was just some kid who got good at punching a loop pad and found fame off TikTok or something. Had no idea the depth of his talent and musical background. Thanks for this.

@InChristWeTrust999 1 year ago

(In the most upper class voice ever)
“I hustled hard”

@henri_211 4 months ago

Fred gives us something we almost lost: Authenticity

@kimsid3523 2 years ago

Fred's music is the expression of all our suppressed emotions in the most dynamic way.

@jayportillo12 2 years ago

Was so beautiful watching this. Fred’s music has changed my life forever , made me feel and recognize so many beautiful emotions I never thought I could feel. Thank you Fred for all your hard work you do and for being an incredibly kind person as well.