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You've got a guy in the business. Casiotone for the Painfully Alone (CFTPA) is the project of Owen Ashworth, a cornerstone of lo-fi indie pop built on Casio keyboards and drum machines. From the late 1990s through the 2000s, CFTPA released a string of intimate, narrative-driven records that captured quiet, melancholic moments with warmth and wit. Although Ashworth retired the CFTPA project in 2010, his work continues under Advance Base, with live performances and new material continuing to tour in various formats. Here’s a concise look at the artist’s history, discography, and current touring activity to help you plan a visit or stream the music with confidence. We’ve got you covered for reliable, straightforward ticket options and up-to-date show details.

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Biography snapshots and discography highlights are presented with context for city audiences, venues, and the artist’s evolving sound. Whether you’re revisiting Etiquette-era arrangements or exploring Advance Base’s recent live renditions, you’ll find practical links and artist information to help secure seats and follow updates. For more on where Casiotone’s music lives online, check official social feeds and the Advance Base site so you stay in the loop with new releases and tour announcements.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Casiotone for the Painfully Alone

  • Biography and career highlights: founded 1997 by Owen Ashworth; five studio albums with CFTPA; retired the project in 2010; subsequent project Advance Base launched circa 2010s; live album In Cambridge released 2013.
  • Genre and musical style: lo‑fi, indietronica/indie pop built on Casio keyboards and drum machines; lyrics are narrative, often melancholic and intimate; Etiquette (2006) marks a broader instrumentation shift.
  • Complete discography (albums, most recent first): In Cambridge (2013, Orindal Records); Vs. Children (2009, Tomlab); Etiquette (2006, Tomlab); The First Two Albums (2005, Tomlab); Twinkle Echo (2003, Tomlab); Pocket Symphonies for Lonesome Subway Cars (2001, Tomlab); Answering Machine Music (1999, Tomlab).
  • Top singles/hits (most recent first; no major chart positions): Goodbye Parthenon (2010, OIB Records); Foot Foot / Casiotone for the Painfully Alone (2007); Bobby Malone Moves Home (2006, Orindal Records); Alphabet Series: G (2005, Tomlab); Casiotone for the Painfully Alone (1998).
  • Major awards and achievements: critical acclaim from outlets like Pitchfork (reviews of Etiquette, Twinkle Echo) and coverage of the project’s end in 2010; later retrospectives and a 2013 live album document the live orchestration of CFTPA songs.
  • Social media presence: Owen Ashworth maintains activity via X/Twitter (e.g., @chemOwen); official Advance Base site and Bandcamp pages provide ongoing updates; Orindal Records profile for Advance Base.

The records

Casiotone for the Painfully Alone Discography

  • In Cambridge
    2013 · Orindal Records
  • Vs. Children
    2009 · Tomlab
  • Etiquette
    2006 · Tomlab
  • The First Two Albums
    2005 · Tomlab
  • Twinkle Echo
    2003 · Tomlab
  • Pocket Symphonies for Lonesome Subway Cars
    2001 · Tomlab
  • Answering Machine Music
    1999 · Tomlab

The hits

Top Casiotone for the Painfully Alone Songs

  • Goodbye Parthenon
    2010 · Did not chart
  • Foot Foot / Casiotone for the Painfully Alone
    2007 · Did not chart
  • Bobby Malone Moves Home
    2006 · Did not chart
  • Alphabet Series: G
    2005 · Did not chart
  • Casiotone for the Painfully Alone
    1998 · Did not chart

Biography snapshots and discography highlights are presented with context for city audiences, venues, and the artist’s evolving sound. Whether you’re revisiting Etiquette-era arrangements or exploring Advance Base’s recent live renditions, you’ll find practical links and artist information to help secure seats and follow updates. For more on where Casiotone’s music lives online, check official social feeds and the Advance Base site so you stay in the loop with new releases and tour announcements.

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