Though Owen Ashworth closed the book on his Casiotone years some time ago, and has reemerged again as Advance Base, Casiotone For The Painfully Alone’s In Cambridge serves as a captured memory and a captivating account of something cherished coming … Continue reading
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This is the loveliest and most forsaken thing I have heard in a while. Faster or Greener Than Now by Julie Byrne
Faster or Greener than Now 7″ by Julie Byrne Recorded by Owen Ashworth(Advance Base, Casiotone For The Painfully Alone) Released by Orindal Records Julie Byrne’s Faster or Greener than Now tessellates the stubble of love-worn weariness with the fragile peach … Continue reading
Grand Abandon Loves Julie Byrne
Julie Byrne is the unaffected young of musical expression. Her aloof warmth draws us in. Her singular voice has an inability to be distracted. And her deeply held solitude invites the listener to happen upon her expressionless blink while she … Continue reading
Saddest Christmas Songs You’ve Ever Heard
“In December, I’m playing a few solo shows around the Midwest. I’ll be playing the saddest Christmas songs you’ve ever heard.” -Owen Ashworth of Advance Base via Facebook Here are the solo tour dates for those of you from those … Continue reading
July 23, 2012
by Lauren
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Rekindling Winter (In The Summertime)
I don’t know if it’s the breezy California Coast or George’s balmy breath, but lately I’ve been craving layers. Here are some cooler weather picks for winter dreaming on summer days. Winter Dreaming by grandabandon featuring a faux fur jacket … Continue reading
July 18, 2012
by Lauren
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Owen Ashworth: An Interview
Owen Ashworth, the quietly monumental talent behind Casiotone For The Painfully Alone, has brightened our lonesome hearts once again with his new release as Advance Base, A Shut-In’s Prayer. The frontman continues to carry a massive light and accompanying bushel … Continue reading
