Who inspired Aphex Twin?

Richard David James, known professionally as Aphex Twin, is an Irish-born British musician, composer, and DJ best known for his idiosyncratic work in electronic styles including techno, ambient, and jungle.

Aphex Twin has been influenced by various artists, such as John Cage, Karlheinz Stockhausen, Brian Eno, Kraftwerk, and Steve Reich, as well as by his own experiments with sound and technology. He has also inspired many other musicians across different genres, such as Radiohead, Bjork, Kanye West, Daft Punk, and Frank Ocean.

Journalists from publications like Mixmag, The New York Times, and The Guardian recognize James as one of the most important figures in contemporary electronic music.

In 2014, Aphex Twin released the album Syro on Warp, winning the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album. Iconic singles like “Come to Daddy” (1997) and “Windowlicker” (1999) catapulted Aphex Twin into the international spotlight.

In 2023, Aphex Twin released the EP Blackbox Life Recorder 21f / In a Room7 F760, its leading single got nominated for the Grammy for Best Dance/Electronic Recording.