Aphex Twin brother: Who is Richard James?

Aphex Twin, whose real name is Richard David James, has a poignant connection to his brother. His older brother, also named Richard James, was stillborn before Aphex Twin’s birth.

In memory of his late brother, he adopted the stage name “Aphex Twin,” combining “Aphex” from the brand of audio signal processing equipment (Aphex Systems Limited) and “Twin” to honor his sibling. The profound impact of this loss and the shared name add an extra layer of depth to Aphex Twin’s enigmatic persona and artistic journey.

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’s 1992 debut album Selected Ambient Works 85–92, released by Belgian label Apollo, garnered wider critical and popular acclaim. Iconic singles like “Come to Daddy” (1997) and “Windowlicker” (1999) catapulted Aphex Twin into the international spotlight.

In 2014, Aphex Twin released the album Syro on Warp, winning the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album. On 3 June 2017, Aphex Twin performed at the Field Day festival and released a limited edition EP, London 03.06.17.