Artist profile

Aphex Twin

Aphex Twin is a British electronic musician known for pioneering work in IDM and ambient techno since the early 1990s. His influential releases on Warp Records and other labels established him as a defining figure in experimental electronic music, characterized by intricate rhythmic structures and distinctive production techniques.

Sound profile

EnergyDriveGrooveBrightnessWarmthVocal

Aphex Twin is a moderate-energy and a warm production — mostly instrumental artist.

Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 73–134 BPM with a median of 119 · predominantly major keys (42% minor) · most common key: 6B (B♭ Major) with 2 tracks.

BPM spread
70–74
1
80–84
1
90–94
1
100–104
1
105–109
1
110–114
1
120–124
1
125–129
1
130–134
4
Key distribution

Tracks in catalog

12 total · sortable
Xtal
Xtal
Aphex Twin
1146B
Electronica
180db_ [130]
180db_ [130]
Aphex Twin
1309B
Electronica
aisatsana [102]
aisatsana [102]
Aphex Twin
1079A
Electronica
Windowlicker
Windowlicker
Aphex Twin
1245A
Electronica
#19
#19
Aphex Twin
933B
Electronica
minipops 67 [120.2][source field mix]
minipops 67 [120.2][source field mix]
Aphex Twin
818A
Electronica
produk 29 [101]
produk 29 [101]
Aphex Twin
10112B
Electronica
XMAS_EVET10 [120][thanaton3 mix]
XMAS_EVET10 [120][thanaton3 mix]
Aphex Twin
1338A
Electronica
4 bit 9d api+e+6 [126.26]
4 bit 9d api+e+6 [126.26]
Aphex Twin
1265A
Electronica
Blackbox Life Recorder 21f
Blackbox Life Recorder 21f
Aphex Twin
1342B
Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass
Digeridoo - 2022 Remaster
Digeridoo - 2022 Remaster
Aphex Twin
7310B
Electronica
Blackbox Life Recorder 22 [Parallax Mix]
Blackbox Life Recorder 22 [Parallax Mix]
Aphex Twin
1346B
Electronica

Sound profile evolution

How Aphex Twin’s production has shifted across their catalog. The radar overlays earlier and recent eras as one shape, the year-by-year chart shows every metric move, and the tempo trend tracks the BPM migration.

Sound profile shift
EnergyDriveGrooveBrightnessWarmthVocal
1992–2008·4 tracks
2009–2023·4 tracks
Year-by-year sound · scale 0–100
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Tempo migration · yearly average
What changed

Across Aphex Twin's catalog, tempos have climbed from ~104 to ~114 BPM; energy has eased; warmth has receded.

Release volume by decade

3
1990s
1
2000s
2
2010s
2
2020s

Related artists

Top 15 by similarity

DJs and producers whose tracks blend naturally with Aphex Twin’s — similar scenes, adjacent production styles, overlapping audiences. Useful when you’re prepping a set around Aphex Twin and need adjacent tracks that won’t feel out of place. Eligible names link to their own page.

Afx
100%
Not in our catalog yet
Squarepusher
76%
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Polygon Window
76%
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Boards Of Canada
65%
1 track in catalog · Electronica · no artist page yet
Autechre
58%
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Mike & Rich
54%
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The Tuss
49%
Not in our catalog yet
Caustic Window
47%
Not in our catalog yet
Μziq
47%
Not in our catalog yet
Venetian Snares
39%
Not in our catalog yet
Gak
38%
Not in our catalog yet
Bogdan Raczynski
30%
Not in our catalog yet
Plaid
27%
Not in our catalog yet
Brian Eno
26%
Not in our catalog yet
Casino Versus Japan
25%
Not in our catalog yet

FAQ

What BPM does Aphex Twin play at?

Aphex Twin's tracks in our catalog range from 73 to 134 BPM, with a median of 119 BPM. Across 12 tracks, the most common range falls in the 120–125 BPM bucket.

What key are Aphex Twin's tracks in?

Aphex Twin's tracks are mostly in major keys (42% minor across 12 tracks). The most common single key is 6B (B♭ Major) with 2 tracks.

What artists mix well with Aphex Twin?

Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, Aphex Twin pairs well with Afx, Squarepusher, Polygon Window. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.

When was Aphex Twin most active?

Our catalog has Aphex Twin releases spanning 1992 to 2023, with the most tracks from the 1990s.

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