James hails unexpectedly from Cornwall. The Cornish are culturally separate from their English neighbors as they belong to the group of Celtic Nations (alongside Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Brittany, and the Isle of Man). This cultural influence is particularly obvious in James' literally self-titled Richard D. James Album (1996), which is currently number 17 on Rolling Stone's "The 30 Greatest EDM Albums of All Time." Owing to his heritage, some of the songs on this album are named after places in Cornwall ("Carn Marth" and "Logan Rock Witch"),… read more
James hails unexpectedly from Cornwall. The Cornish are culturally separate from their English neighbors as they belong to the group of Celtic Nation… read more
James hails unexpectedly from Cornwall. The Cornish are culturally separate from their English neighbors as they belong to the group of Celtic Nations (alongside Scotland, Wales, Ireland… read more
Richard David James (born 18 August 1971), best known as Aphex Twin, is an Irish-born British musician, composer and DJ. He is known for his idiosyncratic work in electronic styles such as techno, ambient, and jungle. Journalists from publications including Mixmag, The New York Times, NME, Fact, Clash and The Guardian have called James one of the most influential or important artists in contemporary electronic music. Raised in Cornwall, James began DJing at free parties and clubs in the area in the late 1980s. His debut EP Analogue Bubblebath, released in 1991 on Mighty Force Record… read more
Richard David James (born 18 August 1971), best known as Aphex Twin, is an Irish-born British musician, composer and DJ. He is known for his idiosyncratic work in electronic styles such as … read more
Richard David James (born 18 August 1971), best known as Aphex Twin, is an Irish-born British musician, composer and DJ. He is known for his idiosyncratic work in electronic styles such as techno, ambient, and jungle. Journalists from … read more