ÆON:MODE is a project by created by Blanke, real name John Paul Orchison. In a AMA post from 2022 Orchison described the project as following: "a creative outlet that allows me to focus a certain energy into it and create a brand and a world that clearly indicates this expression. It's still me, but separating my Drum n Bass music into this pocket means i can foster peoples expectations. Like hey, it's Blanke, but just know if you see "ÆON" in front of something, it means its going to be space themed DnB." Read more on