Zugzwang

Arrest

Aphelion Recordings

APH003

Zugzwang

Arrest

Aphelion Recordings

APH003

APH003 Packshot
ARTIST
Zugzwang
TITLE
Arrest
LABEL
Aphelion Recordings
CAT NO.
APH003
FORMAT
12"
RELEASE DATE
  • 14/02/2025 [INITIAL RELEASE]
TERRITORY
Worldwide
BARCODE
198846247526
GENRE
Down Tempo Electro Techno
FEATURING
Mike Golding Nuron Voyance Zugzwang

TRACK LISTING

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  1. A1. Arrest  ▾
  2. A2. Arrest (Nuron Remix)  ▾
  3. B1. Arrest (Voyance Remix)  ▾
  4. B2. Arrest (Mike Golding Remix)  ▾

SALES NOTES

Aphelion Recordings marks its 30th anniversary with the release of a long-awaited EP featuring the iconic track Arrest and remixes by techno legends

Zugzwang's debut EP was released in 1995 on their own Aphelion Recordings, sounding like an instant classic. Four tracks of fully formed ambient techno: deep, immersive and richly textured. Despite being hitherto unknown, this music held its own against the best of its peers: Aphex Twin, Boards of Canada, etc. With original copies changing hands for over £250, it is today recognised as an iconic, timeless piece of British electronica. The heart-stoppingly beautiful Euphonic was recently included in arbiters of good taste Ivan Smagghe and Ivan Ivkovic's IDMEMO compilation.

Zugzwang, also working under the aliases Aphelion and Replicant, went on to become electronic cult heroes. They released on Worm Interface and Ambient Soho Records and were featured on the celebrated ALT Frequencies compilation alongside artists like Gescom and Autechre. They were on the cusp of signing a deal with Jeff Mills Axis Recordings, and Tom Middleton once called the family landline to wax lyrical about their work.

Now, 30 years after APH001, Aphelion Recordings is proud to announce APH003. This is both a vital historical document and a forward-looking statement of intent. This new EP revives the legendary Arrest track in its original form, sounding as timeless as it did in 1995. Alongside the original mix, the EP features three killer remixes by some of electronic music's most celebrated figures: Nuron, Voyance (Ben Sims & Nick Dunton), and Mike Golding of B12.

Published: 17th January 2025

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