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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Graham Hunt
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Graham Hunt
Timeless World Forever -
Pelican
Mountain Zip-up Hoodie -
Pelican
Flickering Resonance Long Sleeve -
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Pelican
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Turnover
Peripheral Vision (10 Year Anniversary Deluxe Edition) Box Set -
Turnover
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Great Grandpa
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Run For Cover Records
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Portrayal of Guilt
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Graham Hunt
Kite Shirt -
Graham Hunt
Timeless World Forever -
Pelican
Mountain Zip-up Hoodie -
Pelican
Flickering Resonance Long Sleeve -
Pelican
Flickering Resonance Shirt -
Pelican
Flickering Resonance -
Turnover
Peripheral Vision (10 Year Anniversary Deluxe Edition) Box Set -
Turnover
Peripheral Vision (10 Year Anniversary Edition) -
Great Grandpa
Patience, Moonbeam -
Run For Cover Records
RFC Football Shirt -
Run For Cover Records
Football Shirt (Longsleeve) -
Portrayal of Guilt
CHRISTFUCKER II LongsleeveSold Out - -
Portrayal of Guilt
CHRISTFUCKER II -
Armlock
Trust -
Anxious
Sun Logo Beanie -
Anxious
Bambi Shirt -
Anxious
Bambi -
Advance Base
Horrible Occurrences -
Tigers Jaw
Charmer Embroidered Tote Bag -
Tigers Jaw
Charmer Embroidered Crewneck -
Tigers Jaw
Charmer (10 Year Collector's Edition) -
Great Grandpa
Kid Shirt -
Rival Schools
Running Logo Shirt (Black) -
Rival Schools
Running Logo Shirt (Green)