This Cardiff, Wales-based indie rock band were formed in 2002 by Robin Hawkins (b. 1986, Wales; vocals/bass), James Frost (b. 1987, Wales; guitar/vocals), Alex Pennie (b. 1986, Wales; keyboards/vocals) and Iwan Griffiths (b. 1986, Wales; drums). The quartet originally traded under the moniker White Rabbit before renaming themselves the Automatic. They quickly gained a following beyond their locale with their fiery brand of punkish indie pop, and by 2005 had attracted the attention of several major labels looking for the next big guitar band. After signing to the Polydor Records offshoot B-Unique, the Automatic made their recording debut in November 2005 with the limited edition release "Recover". Their first widely available release "Raoul", a jaded response to modern working culture complete with an addictive sing along chorus, received extensive exposure on national radio and introduced the band to the UK Top 40 in March 2006. The follow-up, "Monster", was even catchier and deservedly reached the UK Top 5 in June. There was more of the same on the band's debut, Not Accepted Anywhere, released the same month.
The Automatic
NME.com feature on The Automatic including news, reviews, biography, youtube video, audio, concerts, tour dates, photos, pictures, commentary, album reviews and live reviews and cool facts.
The Automatic News
The Automatic's Pennie relaunches 'pop' career
Shouty keyboard player returns with new band
- Dec 5, 2008
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The Automatic for special Club NME
It's all to do with the 'Rock Band' game this Friday (October 24)
- Oct 21, 2008
- 1 comments
The Automatic preview new album at Reading Festival
Plus band bring out their 'Monster' for the masses
- Aug 23, 2008
The Automatic to play tiny free show
Admission will be on a first-come first-served basis
- Aug 7, 2008
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The Automatic YouTube Videos
The Automatic - Raoul (03:32)
Music video for Raoul by The Automatic, as used for the single's March 2006 release. It appeared nobody had uploaded it already by now, and it's been available on 7Digital for aaaages, so I thought I'd do you guys a...
The Automatic - Steve McQueen (04:10)
The new single from The Automatic is available to download now from itunes NOW! - click this link to buy from Itunes! http://zaphod.uk.vvhp.net/v-v/080815144424 The album 'This Is A Fix'is out 25th August.
The Automatic Media Player
The Automatic Reviews
Shockwaves NME Awards Indie Rock Show; London Brixton Academy, Fri Feb 23
Onstage football as Rock tour shudders to a halt
- Feb 28, 2007
The Automatic Discography
The Automatic albums.
- Not Accepted Anywhere - 2006 (B-Unique/Polydor)
