Frederic Egersdorfer is the founder and senior editor of Underground Press, a key platform in South Africa’s music scene, and the founder of Alt News Network, a news site committed to delivering reliable information on current events. With 26 years of experience in the music industry as a band manager, sound engineer, and event organizer, Fred launched Underground Press in 2003 to address the lack of credible music industry coverage. Since then, the site has become a trusted source for music news, artist features, and industry insights.

Fred’s journey into writing began with poetry and evolved into a focus on critical analysis of controversial topics. His work spans both websites, where he provides insightful commentary on current events. Notable articles include critiques like "Ethekwini’s Flawed Plan: Buying Water Tankers Instead of Investing in Infrastructure", "South African Farmers: Time to Leave the World Farmers' Organisation", and "Unpacking the Government's Agenda Behind South Africa’s Smart ID Cards: Are We Really Safer?" Fred is known for emphasizing honest dialogue and evidence-based insights, prioritizing critical analysis over conspiracy theories in all his work.