Dream-pop collective Gates of Light unveil the captivating music video for their new single, Advance, which is out now via Last Night From Glasgow. This mesmerising visual narrative offers fans a glimpse into the band's forthcoming Gates Of Light II Vinyl Edition, set for release on February 14th, 2025. Shot in the iconic Berkeley Suite in Glasgow, the video combines the moody allure of cult classics with a whimsical tale of love, nostalgia, and nightlife. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Uisdean Murray, the music video takes inspiration from the moody aesthetics of The Hunger and Only Lovers Left Alive. It tells the story of Tristan and Isolde, a pair of 297-year-old clubbers whose nocturnal escapades spark nostalgia and a yearning for forgotten times. Shot at the iconic Berkeley Suite in Glasgow—the very place where Gates of Light collaborators Louise Quinn and Scott Fraser first met 12 years ago—the video brings to life a whimsical, vampiric narrative steeped in dark humour and retro-futuristic allure. Director Uisdean Murray on the video: “Collaborating with Louise Quinn on a music video is always an exciting experience, filled with intriguing ideas. The challenges and time constraints of low-budget filmmaking often inspire fresh creativity, and this shoot was no exception. As always, we had a fantastic cast and crew, including longtime collaborator Ray Tallan behind the camera, all of whom felt perfectly at home filming in a nightclub for vampires.” Louise Quinn reflects on the shoot: “It’s always a pleasure to work with Uisdean and Ray on a new film project and Scott was fangtsatic (!) in his acting debut as Tristan, one half of a couple of aging clubbers who are nocturnal and slightly anemic! The Berkeley Suite was the perfect venue to capture the atmosphere, and shooting there was extra special since it’s where Scott and I first met. The cast and crew were incredible, and I’m thrilled with the results." Advance channels the infectious grooves of Blondie with the shimmering sheen of Giorgio Moroder. Originally conceived as an expansive 8:25 opus, the track has been reimagined into a radio-friendly cut by legendary pop producer Yoad Nevo (SIA, Air, Goldfrapp), delivering an irresistible sound. Louise shares: “I wrote the words and vocal melody on a sunny day whilst riding the number 6 bus into Glasgow. When collaborating with Scott, I often imagine he’s sampled an old record he found in a charity shop. Recording the vocal, I pictured myself as a 70s soul-jazz singer named Tina Sparkle.” Scott adds: “I wanted to create a disco track for this record. Inspiration struck when I revisited Body Double by De Palma—that iconic Frankie Goes to Hollywood scene. DMX, matrix vibes, arpeggios… it all fell into place. This track feels like an advance, pushing forward but rooted in classic vibes.” Previous Gates Of Light II releases, including the Glasgow Edition (featuring Finlay MacDonald) and the Paris Edition (produced by French trip-hop legend Kid Loco), have garnered widespread radio support from BBC Radio Scotland, BBC 6 Music, and Amazing Radio, with their first single Embrace The Night named Single of the Week by The Afternoon Show. The second EP The Paris Edition produced by French trip-hop legend Kid Loco also received strong support at radio. | 
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