Posts by Ben Murphy (@benlukemurphy )

Depths and delights beyond the hype: A decade of Aphex Twin’s Syro

After 13 long years away, the megastar of braindance returned with an absolute classic record – and a viral marketing campaign to match – that brought more people than ever into his trailblazing orbit.

“An amazing talent, a beautiful soul and a mischievous glint”: Danielle Moore, remembered

Following the sudden passing of the beloved Crazy P vocalist, four of her friends and collaborators reflect on an extraordinary, empathetic artist and person.

Kamaal Williams

The Return Black Focus

Rival Consoles

Persona Erased Tapes

Venetian Snares x Daniel Lanois

Venetian Snares x Daniel Lanois Timesig

Paul White

Rejuvenate R&S

Kelly Lee Owens Finds Her Voice

Having embraced electronic production, the rising artist meets with Ben Murphy to explain how the feminine strength of her rural Welsh upbringing continues to inspire her to this day

Machinedrum and Braille Collude as Sepalcure

Combining brains can be the most fruitful way of creating music distinct from your own. When Braille and Machinedrum come together it’s magic

Borderland:
The Cross-Cultural Bond Between Two Techno Pioneers

Juan Atkins and Moritz Von Oswald are two artists who define the Berlin-Detroit axis. With the release of their latest Borderland project, they expand on a cultural exchange that shaped the path of electronic music