Aphex Twin episode of Hot Press Classics out now

Following on from the recent launch of Hot Press Classics with an episode devoted to the Sex Pistols' Nevermind The Bollocks, episode two finds Paul Nolan and Kilian Murphy doing a deep dive on Aphex Twin's classic first two albums, Selected Ambient Works 85-92 and Selected Ambient Works Volume 2, the latter of which is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

The episode covers Aphex Twin's origins in Cornwall; Chris Cunningham's legendary videos for 'Come To Daddy' and 'Windowlicker; the profound impact of Aphex Twin and Warp Records on electronic and dance music; his influence on Radiohead's dramatic reinvention on Kid A and Amnesiac; just what makes the Selected Ambient Works albums such landmark records.

Plus there's chat about Aphex Twin being born in Limerick, his somewhat off-the-wall interviews – including his claim to drive a tank around Cornwall! – and the greatest Aphex Twin song title.

All that, plus Paul Nolan talks to cult filmmaker Gaspar Noé about his love of Aphex Twin and his use of 'Windowlicker' in his 2018 movie, Climax.

This episode was produced by Paul Nolan and edited by Flo Laurent.

Check it out below...