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Aphelion Recordings marks its 30th anniversary with the release of a long-awaited EP featuring the iconic track "Arrest" alongside remixes by techno legends Nuron, Voyance and Mike Golding. 

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 This is both a vital historical document and a forward-looking statement of intent.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.

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: A legendary slice of UK electronica, "Arrest" has barely aged at at all. 30 years old and still sounding fresh and firm. Someone musta bin moisturizing the circuit boards back then...

TRACK LISTING

A1. Arrest
A2. Arrest (Nuron Remix)
B1. Arrest (Voyance Remix)
B2. Arrest (Mike Golding Remix)