Singer/songwriter performs poignant, lushly arranged indie pop songs as Advance Base. Previously known for his beloved indie electronic outfit , which released several albums and toured constantly between 1997 and 2010, he retired the project and started fresh, establishing Advance Base in 2011. Featuring an organic-sounding mix of acoustic instrumentation and minimal electronics, albums such as 2015's Nephew in the Wild and 2018's Animal Companionship showcased 's understated singing style and affecting lyrics.