Fred again.. is The Highest New Entry in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs 2023

Fred again.. is The Highest New Entry in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs 2023.

Few have had a year like Fred again... From a four-date residency at Alexandra Palace, as part of a sell-out world tour, to closing out Coachella’s second weekend alongside Skrillex and Four Tet, the London-based DJ and producer has scaled new heights — if that was even possible. In the process, he’s become a ubiquitous presence in both underground and mainstream circles, and fittingly earned a spot in this year’s Top 100 DJs poll as the highest new entry.

Fred again.., AKA Fred Gibson, also kept the production wheel turning in 2023, dropping the earth-shattering January single ‘Rumble’ with Skrillex and Flowdan, as well as the piano successor to his beloved ‘Actual Life’ album series. These high-profile collaborations have become a hallmark of Gibson’s output, alongside his quirky, diaristic production style, which involves stitching together vocal snippets with "found sounds". Continuing to push himself creatively, the producer also performed a coveted NPR Tiny Desk Concert this summer, which involved re-learning the marimba, playing the vibraphone, singing at the piano, and looping sounds and beats — all at the same time. It’s hard to see how next year could be more momentous for Fred again.., but he’s not one to shy away from a challenge.

1.3 million votes were counted from 237 countries in this year’s Top 100 DJs poll. You can see the full Top 100 DJs list here.