With slight tones of War of the Worlds or Independence Day, mysterious visitations have been sighted around the world, all pointing to one thing – Martians. Sorry, not Martians, Aphex Twin.

In LA, Berlin, London and Bristol (!), billboards have appeared bearing Aphex Twin’s logo, offering no clear explanation as to what specifically is being advertised or announced. The boring answer could be a release from hardware and software provider, Novation, with whom Richard D. James has previously worked and who is looking to launch an AFX Mode. Or it could be brand-new music, which would be far more exciting. Or he could be leading an alien invasion.