The coolest record label on Earth

The coolest record label on EarthINTRODUCTIONRephlex is an independent record label started in 1991 by Grant Wilson-Claridge and Richard D James (Aphex Twin). Originally based in Cornwall links of london bracelet sale, operations soon moved to London. They have also delved into the vaults to bring out classic and unreleased tracks by 808 State, Stakker, Future Sound, Baby Ford and Caustic Window. Such a huge roster of artists means that every week, somewhere on Earth, Braindance, Rephlex-style, can be experienced at a club, bar or rave. Several tracks have so far been released (one track was famously used on a Pirelli advert) yet this is only the tip of the iceberg as many more remain in the Aphex vaults. His recent ambient album 'Mood Bells' also displayed a more thoughtful side to his character. The highpoint of Aleksi Perala's career so far would have to be his album 'Wasted Sunday', an amazing album which he describes as "warm, mellow and natural". Now signed to Warp it is easy to forget that his best album was his debut, 'Feed Me Weird Things'. LEILAAnother Rephlex first, Leila Arab, who previously worked with Bjork, was a revelation. Her debut album 'Like Weather' was a widely respected milestone and defines a period of London urban music. A visit to his website demonstrates the loyalty of his fanbase (his most recent album included fan remixes, the result of a competition) and his pioneering sound has even influenced Aphex Twin. On his defining album, 'We Are DMX', he demonstrated an uncanny ability to authentically incorporate 80s sounds for a modern audience and is much respected by his contemporaries. Listening to any of his releases, particularly 'Module 2', it is hard to question the assertion that Italian Gianluigi Di Costanzo perfectly encapsulates the romance of techno. In the 90s Mike Paradinas was spoken in the same breath as Aphex Twin and he continues to cut a swathe through the electronic drum bass crowd and is also an impressive DJ. And believe it or not there are many more artists worth checking: Vulva, Lektrogirl, Kiyoshi Izumi, Sam Valley, Leo Anibaldi, Ensemble, JP Buckle, Slipper, Seefeel, Synectics links of london necklaces, Bradley Strider, The Jones Machine, Like-A-Tim, The Lisa Carbon Trio and Yee-King. No longer based in just one place (described by Madonna as her favourite club night, the Rephresh nights at The Soundshaft in London and Nitsa in Barcelona are fondly remembered) Rephlex gigs are guaranteed to break down barriers. It's not often that you can dance and laugh and make new friends whilst listening to some of the best music ever made! Remember: Music is for Living.