Frederic Robinson

Frederic Robinson

Frederic Robinson is a German drum and bass producer whose work also sits within electronic, microfunk, abstract hip-hop and IDM. He focuses on complex, highly detailed music that moves beyond straightforward club structures, using shifting tempo, layered percussion and intricate sound design.

Background and approach

He trains as a classical violinist and studies audio design in Switzerland, and his music reflects an interest in combining organic instrumentation with electronic production. His pieces are described through recurring motifs, warped melodic fragments and contrasting movements of light and shade, with an emphasis on texture, arrangement and structure rather than speed or simplicity.

Robinson presents music as something with a practical emotional purpose, aiming for his work to affect listeners positively. His style is also linked to an interest in contemporary classical composers such as Steve Reich, Terry Riley and Philip Glass, alongside the experimental traditions of electronic music.

Reputation and releases

His work attracts attention from figures across the electronic scene, including Gilles Peterson and London Elektricity. He releases music on Hospital Records, Brownswood, BMTM and Med School, and he also completes remix work for other young contemporary artists.

Tom Middleton describes him as one of the most captivating and musically gifted young talents around.