Friction: quick facts
Sourced, updated Oct 2026- Real name
- Edward William Keeley
- Born
- May 20, 1977 (age 49)
- Zodiac sign
- Taurus
- Nationality
- British
- Genres
- Drum and bass
- Labels
- Shogun Audio (founder), Elevate Records (founder)
- Active since
- 1998
Essential tracks
- Led Astray2012
- Kingpin2013
- Crucifix2015
- Dare (Hold It Down)2016
- Your Love2019
Upcoming shows
Festivals with Friction on the lineup
Past festival appearances
Where Friction has played
Das Energi Festival (Magna, UT, USA) 2026
Audioriver Festival (Łódź, Poland) 2026
Creamfields (Daresbury, United Kingdom) 2025
SonneMondSterne XXVII (Saalburg-Ebersdorf, Germany) 2025
Nameless Festival (Annone di Brianza, Italy) 2025
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Friction
Where is Friction from?
Friction is from British.
How old is Friction?
Friction is 49 years old, born on May 20, 1977.
What is Friction's real name?
Friction's real name is Edward William Keeley.
What kind of music does Friction play?
Friction plays drum and bass.
Does Friction have a record label?
Yes. Friction founded Shogun Audio and Elevate Records.
What are Friction's best known tracks?
Signature tracks include "Led Astray" (2012), "Kingpin" (2013) and "Crucifix" (2015).
When is Friction's next festival show?
Friction is on the lineup of Le Jardin Électronique (Lille, France) 2027, starting September 11, 2027.
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