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-3 posts tagged "Aphex Twin"
Patrick Witteman | Thursday, October 4, 2018
Richard D. James is having a late-career renaissance. Early in his career, James pioneered an electronic sound that would dramatically influence the electronic dance music and intelligent dance music (dance music that transcended clubs) scenes for years to come. After taking a 13-year hiatus following his album “drukqs,” Aphex Twin has released new material that
Christian Bunker | Tuesday, October 25, 2016
There are points in life that deserve a soundtrack. You probably imagined the sound of a triumphant fanfare the last time you got an ‘A’ on a test, or a high energy rock anthem while you were getting ready to go out last Friday. However, it’s undeniable that American popular music is applicable only to
John Darr | Tuesday, November 4, 2014
The musical hipsters have lost. With the phenomenon known as “Aphex Swift,” a mashup of choice Aphex Twin (birth name Richard D. James) cuts and Taylor Swift a cappella, comedian David Rees has unintentionally revealed that the backbone of music transcends genre, fame and critical acclaim. The Taylor a cappella, ranging from breakout hit “You