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Grammys 2105: Syro by Aphex Twin wins dance/electronic album of the year

Aphex Twin fan of pastoral scenes and Grammy winner
Aphex Twin fan of pastoral scenes and Grammy winner Warp Photograph: Warp

Aphex Twin has won the best dance/electronic album at the 2015 Grammys for his album Syro beating off competition from Deadmau5, Little Dragon, Royksopp & Robyn and Mat Zo.

The artist who originally put out the album via the dark web, took home his first Grammy after releasing his first record in 12 years.

Aphex Twin (real name Richard D James) has recently released an EP on Warp records and has also put up more than 150 demo tracks on his Soundcloud account.

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