Advance Base
Biography //
Owen Ashworth’s albums have always been about the human condition, and his latest is no exception. That may sound strange, given that it’s called Animal Companionship, but it’s as human as anything he’s done before. After hearing problems forced the end of his electronic pop project Casiotone for the Painfully Alone in 2010, Ashworth started making quieter music as Advance Base, releasing 2 albums and a slew of tapes and 7” EPs.
The meditative nature of Ashworth’s songwriting process can be heard in Animal Companionship’s spacious arrangements. Blissful drones and lush synthesizer textures envelop soft electric piano arpeggiations and spare drum programming, creating an almost hypnotic backdrop for Ashworth’s lyrical narratives. And the lyrics themselves have found a new focus: dogs.
“When you explain the relationship you have with a pet, it can sound crazy. We all tend to anthropomorphize the animals we love, talking about them as if they're children, siblings, even spouses,” said Ashworth. “I wrote these songs to help myself understand what pets mean to their owners, how those animal relationships affect our human relationships, and vice versa.” Taken as a whole, Animal Companionship is not just a step forward for Advance Base—it’s the culmination of everything Ashworth has been building for the past two decades. It’s a record that’s gentle in approach and endearing in practice, the kind of thing that only Ashworth could create.
Apparel & Merchandise //
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Turnover
Myself in the Way: Remixes -
One Step Closer
From Me To You (RFC Exclusive Color) -
One Step Closer
OSC Angel Jean Shorts -
One Step Closer
Stonewashed Logo Zip-Up Hoodie -
One Step Closer
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One Step Closer
Angel Shirt -
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All You Embrace Shirt -
One Step Closer
All You Embrace -
Another Michael
Pick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down -
Modern Baseball
Coming Soon - You're Gonna Miss It All 10 Year Anniversary Edition -
Mini Trees
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Mini Trees
Acrobat Shirt -
Mini Trees
Burn Out EP -
Modern Baseball
Monster Hand Shirt -
glass beach
plastic death Tote Bag
Releases //
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Turnover
Myself in the Way: Remixes -
One Step Closer
From Me To You (RFC Exclusive Color) -
One Step Closer
OSC Angel Jean Shorts -
One Step Closer
Stonewashed Logo Zip-Up Hoodie -
One Step Closer
Jagged Logo Longsleeve -
One Step Closer
Angel Shirt -
One Step Closer
All You Embrace Shirt -
One Step Closer
All You Embrace -
Another Michael
Pick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down -
Modern Baseball
Coming Soon - You're Gonna Miss It All 10 Year Anniversary Edition -
Mini Trees
Flower Crewneck -
Mini Trees
Acrobat Shirt -
Mini Trees
Burn Out EP -
Modern Baseball
Monster Hand Shirt -
glass beach
plastic death Tote Bag -
glass beach
ASCII Longsleeve Shirt -
glass beach
plastic death Wall Banner -
glass beach
abyss angel Hoodie -
glass beach - plastic death
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Narrow Head / Momma
Split -
Fireworks
All I Have to Offer is My Own Confusion -
Sun June
Shape Hat -
Sun June
Shape Shirt -
Sun June
Bad Dream Jaguar