Sinclair ZX81 & Spectrum Computers

Special Thanks to my brother for helping with this article. Cheers Paul! One of the first devices that enabled Richard to delve into the world of electronic music; specifically the methods sequencing and sampling, was his utilisation of a Sinclair ZX 81 home micro computer. First released in 1981, the standard unexpanded ZX81 came with

Aphex Twin,The Face Magazine (October 2001)

The Further Adventures of the Aphex Twin Text: John O’Connell You think his records sound like cutlery being chucked down the stairs? One of them is. Then there’s the one where he sampled his friend’s diarrhoea…Welcome back, the genius that is the Aphex Twin. It used to be pink, Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre. Famously

30 Years of Analogue Bubblebath Volume 3

This article has been fairly difficult to assemble so apologies for any errors that you might find currently. Very special thanks to Ben Middleton for providing me with the photos from Cligga Head and to Mike Paradinas , Plunderphucked, RareAfx and freefall for help with this article. Cheers! February of this year (2023) marks 30

Aphex Twin, Keyboard Magazine (May, 1994)

Weird Science On record he’s known as Aphex Twin and sometimes Polygon Window, but many in the industry prefer to think of him as the mad scientist of electronica. Richard James has designed and built his own oddball electronic instruments from scratch, and has influence countless electro music makers along the way. Sampling continues to

Aphex Twin, Select Magazine (May 1995)

You don’t have to be mad to work here… but it helps Richard “Aphex Twin” James is branching out these days. Now he creates challenging sounds by using a Black & Decker sander on a stereo stylus. He’s done a fully-orchestrated tune with Philip Glass. And he’s getting into easy listening. Is the 21st century