Aphex Twin has played sets around the world — but he recently stepped into a new, unlikely role as a wedding DJ.
The iconic electronic music producer — whose real name is Richard David James — was spotted spinning tracks at someone’s nuptials over the weekend, according to social media posts shared on Saturday, Aug. 17.
Per reporting by NMEhis performance for a crowd of less than 100 people.
“Went to a friend’s wedding reception last night and they had APHEX TWIN DJing!” one partygoer wrote on X (formerly Twitter) alongside a photo of the British trailblazer.
Aphex Twin.
Kristy Sparow/Getty
Another attendee shared footage from Aphex Twin’s set on TikTok. The 29-second clip shows the Grammy winner’s setup at the event, which included colorful lighting and a visual accompaniment playing on a screen behind him.
A TikTok user who claimed to be the bride shared videos as welland in the comments on one of her posts, she explained Aphex Twin is “a friend of the groom” and performed as a wedding gift. She also redirected viewers to a YouTube vlog documenting the evening.
Aphex Twin.
Dominic G Search/PYMCA/Avalon/Getty
In the video’s description, the creator wrote, “A few months ago I was invited to a friends wedding — I was told there was going to be some very special guests as (DJs)!”
Aphex Twin performed at several international music festivals last yearand he released a four-track EP in July 2023. The first single, “Blackbox Life Recorder 21f,” was nominated for a Grammy in 2024, marking the artist’s second nod from the awards ceremony.
In 2015, Aphex Twin’s album Syro won a golden gramophone in the best dance/electronica category.
Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
GIPHY App Key not set. Please check settings