Fred V & Grafix

Frederick “Fred V” Vahrman (born 12 January 1990) and Joshua “Grafix” Jackson (born 14 June 1991) formed the English drum and bass duo Fred V & Grafix in Devon, England. Their early collaboration began with informal studio sessions that culminated in the release of the single "Long Distance" / "Room To Breathe" in 2011, followed by "Just A Thought" in 2012, which established their presence on the underground drum and bass scene. The duo’s first EP, Goggles, was issued on 11 March 2013 through Hospital Records, and the subsequent single "Unrecognisable" expanded their catalogue. In March 2014, they signed with Hospital Records and released their debut album Recognise, which entered the UK Albums Chart at number 106; the single "Forest Fires" (featuring Etherwood) reached number 77 on the UK Singles Chart. Their sophomore album Oxygen followed on 24 June 2016, further solidifying their reputation for crisp production and melodic basslines. After a series of performances across the UK and appearances on BBC Radio 1, the duo announced their split in December 2018, opting to pursue solo careers.