Aphex Twin
Richard David James (born 18 August 1971), best known as Aphex Twin, is an … Read Full Bio ↴Richard David James (born 18 August 1971), best known as Aphex Twin, is an Irish-born British musician, composer, and DJ. He is renowned for his distinctive contributions to electronic genres such as techno, ambient, and jungle.
A true musical genius of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, Aphex Twin has been a pioneer in the electronic music landscape throughout his prolific, multifaceted career. Under various aliases, James has laid the foundation for ambient techno, drill 'n' bass, and dark ambient across six remarkable studio albums and numerous EPs and side projects. He has also crafted a unique visual identity, expressed through his iconic logo and collaborations with video director Chris Cunningham. Moreover, he has become an influential figure for artists as diverse as Thom Yorke and Pharrell Williams. Year by year, the mythos surrounding him continues to grow, ensuring he remains as culturally relevant as ever. Journalists from publications including Mixmag, The New York Times, NME, Fact, Clash, and The Guardian have called James one of the most influential or important artists in contemporary electronic music.
Raised in Cornwall, James began DJing at free parties and clubs in the area in the late 1980s. His debut EP, Analogue Bubblebath, released in 1991 on Mighty Force Records, garnered an early following; he began performing across the UK and continental Europe. That same year, James co-founded the independent label Rephlex Records. His 1992 debut album, Selected Ambient Works 85-92, released by Belgian label Apollo, received wider critical and popular acclaim. James signed to Warp in 1993 and subsequently released charting albums such as ...I Care Because You Do (1995) and Richard D. James Album (1996), as well as Top 40 singles like "Come to Daddy" (1997) and "Windowlicker" (1999); the latter two were accompanied by music videos directed by Chris Cunningham, bringing James significantly wider international attention.
After releasing Drukqs in 2001 and completing his contract with Warp, James spent several years releasing music on his own Rephlex label, including the 2005 Analord EP series under his AFX alias and a pair of 2007 releases as The Tuss. In 2014, he made available a previously unreleased 1994 LP as Caustic Window. He returned later that year with the Aphex Twin album Syro on Warp, which won the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album. He has since released charting EPs including Cheetah (2016) and Collapse (2018).
In July 2023, Aphex Twin released the EP Blackbox Life Recorder 21f / in a room7 F760, marking his first new music in five years.
In October 2024, to commemorate its 30th anniversary, James reissued an expanded edition of Selected Ambient Works Volume II. This edition features remastered tracks and additional material, providing both longtime fans and new listeners with an enhanced experience of this seminal work.
On 17 December 2024, he surprised fans with the compilation album Music From The Merch Desk (2016–2023). This 38-track collection features limited-edition singles that were originally sold during his tours from 2016 to 2023, providing a comprehensive overview of his live merchandise offerings during that period. The compilation includes tracks from the previously mysterious record Houston, TX 12.17.16, released eight years prior, as well as newer tracks sold at the 2023 All Points East festival. Critics have noted that this release encapsulates the chaotic genius of Aphex Twin, offering both bangers and beauty in a single package.
Throughout his career, Aphex Twin has maintained a reputation for unpredictability and innovation, continually pushing the boundaries of electronic music and influencing countless artists across various genres.
A true musical genius of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, Aphex Twin has been a pioneer in the electronic music landscape throughout his prolific, multifaceted career. Under various aliases, James has laid the foundation for ambient techno, drill 'n' bass, and dark ambient across six remarkable studio albums and numerous EPs and side projects. He has also crafted a unique visual identity, expressed through his iconic logo and collaborations with video director Chris Cunningham. Moreover, he has become an influential figure for artists as diverse as Thom Yorke and Pharrell Williams. Year by year, the mythos surrounding him continues to grow, ensuring he remains as culturally relevant as ever. Journalists from publications including Mixmag, The New York Times, NME, Fact, Clash, and The Guardian have called James one of the most influential or important artists in contemporary electronic music.
Raised in Cornwall, James began DJing at free parties and clubs in the area in the late 1980s. His debut EP, Analogue Bubblebath, released in 1991 on Mighty Force Records, garnered an early following; he began performing across the UK and continental Europe. That same year, James co-founded the independent label Rephlex Records. His 1992 debut album, Selected Ambient Works 85-92, released by Belgian label Apollo, received wider critical and popular acclaim. James signed to Warp in 1993 and subsequently released charting albums such as ...I Care Because You Do (1995) and Richard D. James Album (1996), as well as Top 40 singles like "Come to Daddy" (1997) and "Windowlicker" (1999); the latter two were accompanied by music videos directed by Chris Cunningham, bringing James significantly wider international attention.
After releasing Drukqs in 2001 and completing his contract with Warp, James spent several years releasing music on his own Rephlex label, including the 2005 Analord EP series under his AFX alias and a pair of 2007 releases as The Tuss. In 2014, he made available a previously unreleased 1994 LP as Caustic Window. He returned later that year with the Aphex Twin album Syro on Warp, which won the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album. He has since released charting EPs including Cheetah (2016) and Collapse (2018).
In July 2023, Aphex Twin released the EP Blackbox Life Recorder 21f / in a room7 F760, marking his first new music in five years.
In October 2024, to commemorate its 30th anniversary, James reissued an expanded edition of Selected Ambient Works Volume II. This edition features remastered tracks and additional material, providing both longtime fans and new listeners with an enhanced experience of this seminal work.
On 17 December 2024, he surprised fans with the compilation album Music From The Merch Desk (2016–2023). This 38-track collection features limited-edition singles that were originally sold during his tours from 2016 to 2023, providing a comprehensive overview of his live merchandise offerings during that period. The compilation includes tracks from the previously mysterious record Houston, TX 12.17.16, released eight years prior, as well as newer tracks sold at the 2023 All Points East festival. Critics have noted that this release encapsulates the chaotic genius of Aphex Twin, offering both bangers and beauty in a single package.
Throughout his career, Aphex Twin has maintained a reputation for unpredictability and innovation, continually pushing the boundaries of electronic music and influencing countless artists across various genres.
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Aphex Twin Lyrics
#10 Tricks! Come on you cunt, let's have some Aphex acid!…
#12 MIDI received. Plug in. Thank you for your attention. Bye.…
#20 Give me your hand, my friend And I will lead you…
#4 Richard. Yep? (repeat)…
#8 Give me your hand, my friend And I will lead you…
.0180871R ... aqui Oh yeah, he he!…
03. Come To Daddy Little Lord Faulteroy Mix Oh, you dirty little boy, dirty little boy. Watching the…
4 Richard. Yep? (repeat)…
5 MIDI received. Plug in. Thank you for your attention. Bye.…
54 Cymru Beats Mummununuy Nury Bear Mummy Bear, Daddy BearMummununuy Nury B…
Abundance10edit Give me your hand, my friend And I will lead you…
AFX 6/b Aphex! Aphex!…
Alberto Balsalm Bubbly bubbly bubbly bubbly Bubbly bubbly bubbly bubbly…
Alberto Balsam Bubbly bubbly bubbly bubbly Bubbly bubbly bubbly bubbly…
Avril 14th (Instrumental)…
Beetles Beetles Under my carpet Under my feet They come out in the h…
Children Talking Mashed potatoes Why do you hate mashed potatoes?…
cock %01 ver10 Tricks! Come on you cunt, let's have some Aphex acid!…
cock / ver10 Tricks! Come on you cunt, let's have some Aphex acid!…
Come On You Slags I'm going to give you a coming-out party, at your…
Come to Daddy I want your soul I will eat your soul I want your…
Come to Daddy (Little Lord Faulteroy mix) oh, you dirty little boy, dirty little boy oh, you dirty…
Come To Daddy (Mummy Mix I want your soul I'll eat your soul I want your soul I'll…
Come to Daddy Cover I want your soul I will eat your soul I want your…
Come to Daddy little faulteroy mix I want your soul, I will eat your soul. I want your…
Come To Daddy Pappy Mix. I want your soul I'll eat your soul I want your soul I'll…
ComeToDaddy I want your soul, I will eat your soul. I want your…
Cow Cud is a Twin Aphex Twin All right! Aphex Twin Aphex Twin I care bec…
cymru beats Mummununuy Nury Bear Mummy Bear, Daddy BearMummununuy Nury B…
Die Fantastichen Vier Der Krieger erwacht er wurde über Nacht zum Krieger gemacht …
DISKPREPT4 Richard. Yep? (repeat)…
Every Day Oh, get me another tie, Get me another shirt, Get me another…
Four Richard. Yep? (repeat)…
Funny Little Man Come on little funny man, come on, come on! I would…
Girl Boy (Redruth Mix) I'm forever painting with plastic fingers. I'm forever paint…
Girl/Boy Song I'm forever painting with plastic fingers I'm forever paint…
Heroes I, I will be king And you, you will be queen Though…
Intro Words I mean I like Original music basically and Then to go furt…
isoprophlex The flowers that bloom in the warmth of the sun Are…
Iz Us Stop making that big face!…
Lichen You have From head to toe Your house is infested with mice…
Lornaderek Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you, Happy birthd…
Meltphace 6 Help me please Just like that Ah-ah-ah-yeah-yeah Ah-ah-…
Metapharstic Aaaphexxx Aaaphexxx Aaaphexxx Aaaphexxx Aaaphexxx Aaaphexxx …
Milk Man I wish the milk man would deliver my milk, in…
Milkman I wish the milkman would deliver my milk in the…
Mindstream Realtime, slow motion, everything seems bent out of shape El…
minipops 67 (source field mix) Come see, take my hand Watching people... in Scotland Doesn'…
MODULART4 Richard. Yep? (repeat)…
MODULART8 Give me your hand, my friend And I will lead you…
Nannou Slean Sarah Blue Parade Twin Moon hey Mister Paper bette…
On I'm going to give you a coming-out party, at your…
Pacman Insert coin... P-p-p-p-pacman Pacman Eat them up, yum yum Yu…
produk 29 Fu-fucking house Disgusting Needy slut Fucking whore L…
produk 29 [101] Call off the search I've found her I was in need of…
Rhubarb Sesame Street Miscellaneous Twin Beaks (Monsterpiece Thea…
s950tx16wasr10 Tricks! Come on you cunt, let's have some Aphex acid!…
Taking Control I'm taking control of the drum machine I'm taking control o…
Tamphex Are you one of those girls For whom time stands still…
Tamphex (Headphuq mix) are you one of those girls for whom time stands…
Tamphex (Hedphuq Mix) Are you one of those girls For whom time stands still…
ThnxU4letinMeStyWitU Richard. Yep? (repeat)…
To Cure a Weakling Child My feet, my arms, and my ears and your feet (repeat)…
To Cure A Weakling Child Contour Regard My Feet, my arms and my ears, and your beat My…
To Cure a Weakling Child Cover My feet, my arms, and my ears and your feet (repeat)…
We Are the Music Makers We are the music makers And we are the dreamers of…
Window Licker Mmmmmmmmmmmm mmmm Mmmmmmmmm ummmmmm ah Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm…
Windowlicker Window-window-window-windowlicker Window-window-window-windo…
Windowlicker (Acid edit) J'aime faire des croquettes au chien…
window_licker_ Mmmmmmmmmmmm mmmm Mmmmmmmmm ummmmmm ah Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm…
Words i just, i dunno, i get a bit scared some times cause i j…
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