Dallas Observer, (20th February 1997)

Fish and microchips “Classical music for the next millennium,” said The New York Times upon the release of Aphex Twin’s Selected Ambient Works Volume II in the spring of 1994–a hefty label for a young lad from Cornwall who was only 22 at the time. Richard James–aka Aphex Twin–has gotten used to this… By Philip Chrissopoulos

Intro Muzik Magazine (November 1996)

Many thanks to DADONCK for sending this one in, Cheers mate! (Interview originally in German) The hunt for the latest prime numbers. It is known that culturally recycled pop music from developed countries is gaining momentum, seasoned with several innovations. Pop music, by nature, has the greatest (apparent) dynamism. It’s a form of expression, and

Aphex Twin, OOR Magazine (September, 2014)

Many thanks to Jan for providing me with his excellent translation of the interview and Bonus Beats part #1, Bonus Beats #2 translation by Toastmann and to my brother for scanning my magazine, Cheers! APHEX TWIN – THE REVENGE OF THE MASK Suddenly he is there again, Aphex Twin. The grinning head amidst shaking breasts

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

Warp Records (Dazed & Confused, October 1997)

This sort but sweet feature was kindly sent in by @jonbrooksphotos cheers Jon! Photo by Deirdre O’Callaghan WARP RECORDS AUTECHRE (SEAN BOOTH, ROB BROWN) CURRENT RELEASE: “CHICHLI SUITE” EPMOST SUCCESSFUL RELEASE: “TRI REPETAE” SINGLE MOTTO: YOU CAN’T BE TOO HONESTVITAL: THE FACT THAT IT EXISTS AT ALL… APHEX TWIN (RICHARD D JAMES) CURRENT RELEASE: “I

Rephlex Records, Jockey Slut (April 2001)

Thanks to my brother Paul for the scans, cheers Paul. Also would like to say Grant is a great chap and been very generous with his time, however he views this part of his life as something he would rather leave in the past and has many many frequent requests from people to talk about

Aphex Twin, XLR8R Magazine (December 2001)

Thanks again to my brother for the scans, cheers Paul! TWIN INFINITIES RICHARD JAMES HATES TRENDS. YET HIS LATEST ALBUM AS APHEX TWIN IS BOUND TO START A FEW. WILL ELECTRONIC MUSICIANS AROUND THE GLOBE SOON BE DITCHING THEIR SAMPLERS FOR UPRIGHT PIANOS?WORDS HEIKO HOFFMANN. IMAGES DAVID J. WEISSBERG AND BEZEMER More often than not,

Rephlex Records, CMJ New Music Monthly (May-June 2001)

THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON REPHLEX Ten years of Aphex Twin’s Rephlex Records has reshaped the techno experience. STORY: RASPBERRY JONESPHOTOS: MANUEL (Manuel Sepulveda) Where do people listen to the techno that Rephlex releases? Ask label co-founder Grant Wilson-Claridge and his stuttered laughter gives way to an acknowledgement of the catalog’s nerdy classification. “In the

Aphex Twin, Mixmag (October 1996)

Getting away with it On his new single the Aphex Twin sings a song about a milkman. His new album is called ‘Richard D James’ but it’s not named after him. If his mum and dad died, he says, he’d wait a couple of weeks before taking the piss. And he’s arranged to meet us

Aphex Twin, Bassic Groove (2001)

Many thanks to reddit user Boskakkalobbes for allowing me to reproduce his photos and Dutch to English translation, Cheers! Aphex Twin: Water Balloons and Double-barrelled Breakbeats There he is again, the bearded, windowlicking technobimbo. His newest release is called ‘Drukqs’ and might have never seen the daylight if it wasn’t for Aphex Twin to lose

Contemporary Reviews: Syro

NME (20th September 2014) Thanks to Plunderphucked for the record collector review THE DETAILS RELEASE DATE September 22. LABEL Warp. PRODUCER Richard D James. LENGTH 64:3. TRACKLISTING: 1. minipops 67 (source field mix) 2. XMAS_EVET10 (thanaton3 mix) 3. produk 29. 4. 4 bit 9d api+e+6 5. 180db_. 6. CIRCLONT6A (syrobonkus mix). 7. fz pseudotimestretch+e+3. 8.

Aphex Twin, Opscene Magazine (December 1996)

Interview by Erik Quintphoto © Jan Willem Steenmeijer The Aphex Twin: “My tapes are my diaries.” Strange but true. Musicians often say the nicest things when the tape recorder is turned off after 45 minutes of pure interview time. Richard D. James, aka The Aphex Twin says.. “This may have be my last interview.” He

Aphex Twin, Spex Magazine (October, 2014)

Many thanks to PSN for these scans, hopefully semi adequate German to English translation done by me using online translation tools. A Backup for Millions You wouldn’t have expected it, but 13 years after Drukqs Richard D. James is actually releasing a new album under the moniker Aphex Twin: Syro. SPEX met perhaps the most

Aphex Twin, Frontpage Magazine (November 1996)

Many thanks to Plunderphucked for sending me the scans for this one, Cheers! Translation by me with the aid of translation tools, so excuse any strange syntax errors! Some call him Aphex Twin, others simply call him Richard D. James! And does it border on overconfidence when he gives his album the same title as

Contemporary Reviews: Windowlicker

dotmusic (12th March 1999) APHEX TWINWIndowlicker (Warp)Released on Fri 12 Mar 1999 Richard D James’ first offering since 1997’s Come To Daddy reached to Top 40, presents a more accessible vibe than the average Aphex release. This is on a twisted electro tip and is surprisingly catchy, with no small commercial appeal – relative to

Aphex Twin, Bassic Groove (September 1996)

Many thanks to reddit user Boskakkalobbes for allowing me to reproduce his photos and Dutch to English translation, Cheers! Aphex Twin teaches his computer how to sing Brilliance and craziness are often barely distinguishable. During his dreaded dj-sets Richard D. James prefers to use sandpaper as a slipmat and places a kitchen mixer on the

Contemporary Reviews: Drukqs (under construction)

Vibe, (December 2006) APHEX TWINDRUKQSWarp Though his palette of choice includes synthesisers and computer software, long-time electronic producer Aphex Twin, aka Richard D. James, isn’t your typical techno-futurist. On his latest album, a double CD with a funny name, the reclusive Englishman generates soul music using seemingly soulless machines. On tracks like “Vordhosbn,” fragmented audio

Aphex Twin, NME (6th October 2001)

Thanks again to my brother for the scans, cheers Paul! IF THE WIND CHANGES, YOUR FACE WILL STAY LIKE THAT! …. SO LET’S BE THANKFUL THAT, ON THE EVEN OF HIS HUGELY ANTICIPATED LP, ‘DRUKQS’ NME MEETS APHEX TWIN IN AN AIR-LESS SEALED CHAMBER. NOW WE CAN HEAR WHAT’S REALLY GOING ON INSIDE HIS HEAD

Contemporary Reviews: Richard D James Album

NME (9th November 1996) Thanks to Plunderphucked for fixing the image alignment, colour issues!, and Dame Deee for the future music review cheers! ALL HAIL RICHARD THE NERD! APHEX TWINRichard D James Album(Warp/All formats) WHICH CAME first, the acid or the Aphex? Was Richard James born the weird, contrary, visionary Aphex Twin, or was he

Interview with Manuel Sepulveda (30th Anniversary of Analogue Bubblebath)

This interview was posted on the 1st of September 2021, it being the month of the 30th Anniversary of Analogue Bubblebath’s release (September 1991) Preface Manuel Sepulveda is a graphic artist based out of London, who has worked for noted record labels such as ‘Rephlex’, ‘Warp’, ‘Planet Mu’ and ‘Hyperdub’. His work includes design &