Aphex Twin has surprised-dropped a monstrous compilation album packing eight years' worth of tracks previously only available on physical formats in super-limited runs. The release, titled Music From The Merch Desk (2016-2023) arrived unannounced on streaming platforms this morning (Tuesday December 17), and features no fewer than 38 compositions that rack up a total running time of over two and a half hours.
The ever-mysterious and unpredictable EDM icon - real name Richard D. James - had released these tracks on purchasable vinyl drops across six gigs from 2016 to 2023, the first taking place exactly eight years ago today at the Barbara Jordan Post Office in Houston, Texas. The five other shows involved took place in London (three times), Manchester and Barcelona, with the most recent show taking place at London's All Points East festival in Victoria Park on August 19 of last year. This marks the first time the songs have been made public on streaming platforms.
