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Mixtape #159

02 May 2024


A key player in the contemporary Belgian scene where he cut his teeth in various outfits, staggeringly talented Brussels based French pianist Dorian Dumont stepped out on his own in 2021 with his debut solo album, APHEXionS, followed up last February with to the AphEX. A classically trained pianist with a penchant for jazz and improvised music, in both albums Dumont breathes new life into Aphex Twin’s iconic compositions, creating a universe uniquely his own. Dumont's love for Aphex Twin has not only inspired his albums but also commanded his choice of tracks for the mixtape he put together for us this month. Delve into this mesmerizing selection of tracks, showcasing his deep admiration for the electronic pioneer.

All tracks by Aphex Twin except « 10 » & « 14 » by Dorian Dumont

  1. piano un1 arpej (Computer Controlled Acoustic Instruments pt2 EP)
  2. Xtal (Selected Ambient Works 85-92)
  3. IZ-US (Come To Daddy)
  4. DISKPREPT4 (Computer Controlled Acoustic Instruments pt2 EP)
  5. Vordhosbn (Drukqs)
  6. Fingerbib (Richard D. James Album)
  7. MT1 t29r2 (Collapse EP)
  8. On (On)
  9. PAPAT4 {155}{pineal mix} (Syro)
  10. PAPAT4 {155}{pineal mix} by Dorian Dumont (to the APhEX)
  11. Yellow Calx (Richard D. James Album)
  12. Mookid (…I Care Because You Do)
  13. XMAS_EVET1 N (MARCHROMT30a Edit 2b 96)
  14. POLYNOMIAL-C by Dorian Dumont (APHEXionS)
  15. piano un10 it happened (Computer Controlled Acoustic Instruments pt2 EP)

Dorian Dumont teases upcoming album, to the APhEX, with new single ‘180db_ [130]’

05 February 2024

Dorian Dumont has been cultivating a unique path in the vibrant Belgian jazz scene, both solo and in various projects. In keeping with his fascination with his musical hero, Aphex Twin, the incredibly talented and skilled pianist is gearing up to release to the APhEX, his new LP following 2021’s APHEXionS. Last month Dumont shared the utterly stunning lead single ‘Windowlicker’, and as if we weren’t excited enough for the release of to the APhEX, he has now unveiled an enigmatic and moving new single titled ‘180db_ [130]’. Take a listen below and watch out for the album release on February 23rd through W.E.R.F. Records.

Dorian Dumont teases second album, to the APhEX, with new single ‘Windowlicker’

16 January 2024

Emerging out of the vibrant Belgian jazz scene, Brussels based French pianist Dorian Dumont has been sharpening his piano skills and versatility in various projects, his talent most notably on full display in one of our favourite acts, ECHT!. In 2021 he began his solo journey releasing APHEXionS, and he’s ready to follow it up with a second LP titled to the APhEX. Like in the previous effort, and as the name suggests, the upcoming to the APhEX “continues that fascination with his musical hero and acts as a musical love letter of sorts – a groundbreaking experience, where the enchanting world of classical piano collides with the electronic brilliance of Aphex Twin.”

To bring the album to life, Dumont transcribed a selection of Aphex Twin’s music to grand piano, improvising upon them and transforming them into a whole new universe of his own. He explains:

“Aphex Twin is a fascinating artist and character. At first, I started transcribing his pieces just to understand them. I then sat on my acoustic piano for the pleasure of hearing these pieces that I loved so much only to realize that in the end I was improvising, I was playing. In short: I was having fun. That’s how this project was born: through pleasure and games. The challenge then was to develop the concept of this project to find my own playground and my own responses around the musical principles of Mr. justify James, in order to make this project a celebration on my own terms.”

to the APhEX is out on February 23rd through W.E.R.F. Records and ahead of it Dumont has let loose the utterly stunning lead single ‘Windowlicker’. Take a listen now.