Aphex Twin Is Back with Another New Surprise Project, “Music From the Merch Desk (2016 – 2023)”

Come for 38 new songs, stay for the tremendous album art.

Aphex Twin Is Back with Another New Surprise Project, Music From the Merch Desk (2016 – 2023)

Come for 38 new songs, stay for the tremendous album art.

Words: Will Schube

December 17, 2024

Well there goes that wacky electronic icon Aphex Twin again! Just doing whatever he wants to do, releasing music like it’s NBD. Today, the artist born Richard James has released Music From the Merch Desk (2016 - 2023). Side note: Do they actually call it the “merch desk” in the UK? Or is that just another example of Aphex Twin being wacky?

The new collection compiles limited-edition singles that were available for purchase on Aphex Twin tours between 2016 and 2023. Check out the 38-track record below. The artwork for Music From the Merch Desk, by the way, is absolutely sick.