Aphex Twin formed Rephlex Records in 1991, releasing three “Analogue Bubblebath” EPs under the AFX name. He moved to London in 1993, where he released a slew of albums and EPs on Warp Records and other labels under many aliases.
His first album “Selected Ambient Works 85-92” was an ambient affair, released in 1992 on R&S Records.
In 1995 James began composing on computers, embracing a more drum n bass sound mixed with acid lines. In the late 1990s, his music become more popular with the release of “Come to Daddy” and “Windowlicker”, which James followed this up in 2001 with “Drukqs”, a 2-CD album which featured both prepared piano songs and abrasive and fast drum ‘n bass influenced fare.
Tipped to become one of Manchester’s biggest ever city centre attractions.