Advance is the Glasgow-based electronic project of Tom Perrett, emerging in 2010 as a significant force in the UK industrial and futurepop scene. The project's sound identity is defined by a 'pounding heartbeat' of EBM-influenced percussion overlaid with lush, cinematic synth arrangements.
Perrett cites a diverse array of influences ranging from film composers like Hans Zimmer and John Murphy to electronic pioneers VNV Nation and Neuroticfish. This fusion results in a sound that is more melodic and dynamic than traditional industrial music, often categorized under the futurepop umbrella. The 2014 debut, Deus Ex Machina, released via AnalogueTrash, established a thematic focus on dystopian futures and technological dependence. Critically, Advance is noted for high production values and a 'hi-fi' digital clarity that separates it from the lo-fi aesthetic of many bedroom electronic projects. Within the scene, Advance is viewed as a bridge between the aggressive club-oriented sounds of the 2000s and a more emotive, composition-focused approach to electronic music.
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