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The Automatic
(left to right) Robin Hawkins, Paul Mullen, James Frost and Iwan Griffiths.
(left to right) Robin Hawkins, Paul Mullen, James Frost and Iwan Griffiths.
Background information
Origin Cowbridge, Wales
Genre(s) Rock
Post-punk
Electronica
Years active 2002–present
Label(s) (UK) B-Unique, Polydor
(USA) Columbia
Associated acts yourcodenameis:milo
Website www.theautomatic.co.uk
Members
Robin Hawkins
James Frost
Iwan Griffiths
Paul Mullen
Former members
Alex Pennie

The Automatic, (also known as The Automatic Automatic in the U.S. and Canada after the band were faced with legal action from another act under the name of Automatic[1]), are a Welsh based rock band. The three original members James Frost, Robin Hawkins, and Iwan Griffiths are from Wales, however new addition Paul Mullen (originally of Yourcodenameis:milo) is from Newcastle. The band originally formed in Cowbridge, but are currently based in a studio in Cardiff.[2] Jarcrew, Muse, Blur and The Blood Brothers are among the bands influences[3] The band released their debut album, Not Accepted Anywhere (2006) through B-Unique Records and Polydor Records, the album featured the prior to LP release single "Recover", "Raoul" and "Monster".[4] The band as of 1 March 2008 have finished their second album with new member Paul Mullen, after keyboardist Alex Pennie left in September 2007.[5] The album This Is A Fix is currently slated for a August 2008 release, with the single "Steve McQueen" set to be released in August 18, 2008.

Contents

[edit] History

[edit] Band beginnings (1998–2005)

The Automatic perform at the Pop Factory awards
The Automatic perform at the Pop Factory awards

The members first met at primary school, in the early nineties, and formed a band at the age of 13. This was without ex-member Alex Pennie, who was asked to join five years later.[6][7] Originally known as White Rabbit[8] they renamed themselves The Automatic because they believe that music is the antidote to "the automatic life".[9] After recording their two track demo featuring rough versions of "Monster" and "Rats" in 2005[10] they signed a five album record deal[11] with B-Unique Records in their gap year, they are managed by Martin Bowen.[12]

[edit] Not Accepted Anywhere (2006–2007)

In November 2005, the band released their first single, "Recover", prior to the release of their debut album Not Accepted Anywhere, this single however was not chart eligible since only 1,500 copies were released on vinyl and only 3,500 on CD. Also in 2005, The Automatic won The Pop Factory award for "Best New Band".[13] The band's next single, "Raoul" reached #32 in the UK Singles Chart. The third single, "Monster" reached #4, but entered the UK Singles Chart at #23 the week before based on download sales alone. "Monster" has also been re-mixed into a dance track by Fatboy Slim, and some football teams use the song as an anthem.[14]

Not Accepted Anywhere, was released on 19 June 2006, which they celebrated with a signing and performance in Oxford Street's HMV.[15] Shortly after the UK release of Not Accepted Anywhere, the Raoul EP was released, containing a number of earlier songs and B-sides to Not Accepted Anywhere. The EP also included the original versions of "Recover" and "Raoul".[16]

The Automatic on the Vans Warped Tour.
The Automatic on the Vans Warped Tour.

After the Automatic's release of "Monster" they were heavily criticised for their follow-ups to their chart hit, which peaked at #4 in UK charts. The band have even been accused of being a one-hit wonder[17][18] Not Accepted Anywhere was also criticised for the tracks sounding too similar to one another.[19][20] [21]

The fourth single was a full release of "Recover", and is actually a re-recorded version of the song which the record label felt to be a more fully-realised performance. Generally it is heavier in sound, features more synths from Pennie and a sharper guitar sound for Frost's solo.

August 2006 saw the band's second EP, titled Live at the 100 Club, the EP was recorded at the 100 Club, in London and made exclusive to iTunes.[22] The fifth single, a re-release of "Raoul", was released January 2007, at the choice of their record label B-Unique. The single fared worse than its original release, however received higher plays on MTV, Kerrang and other music stations.[23] Not Accepted Anywhere was released in the United States and Canada that June. This preceded their attendance at the Vans Warped Tour, 2007. Their first U.S. single, "Monster", was released that April.[24]

[edit] Departure of Alex Pennie

Alex Pennie at his final performance with The Automatic
Alex Pennie at his final performance with The Automatic

On August 26, 2007 Pennie performed for the final time with the band at Get Loaded In The Park.[25] On 18 September 2007 it was announced by The Automatic that Alex Pennie had left the band. It was later revealed that he had wanted to leave the band since January 2007.,[26]It was announced through the bands website and through the bands MySpace that Pennie had been finding playing with his band mates "increasingly unenjoyable" and that he had been growing apart from them.[27][28]Up until that point Pennie was reported to be working with the band on their second album[29] stating in an interview with NME;

“ I'm much more excited about the second record, its shaping up to be quite dark and sinister and my vocals are getting better as well.[30]
Alex Pennie		 „

In November NME reported that the band have had no direct contact with Pennie since the split, which also took place earlier than the official split according to his former band mates. Hawkins has exchanged MySpace messages with Pennie however, reporting that he is doing ok, and that he now has a new punk band.[31] Alex Pennie has more recently stated that he is returning to the UK to start work on "a new project".[32]

[edit] This Is A Fix (2007–present)

In February 2007 Frost stated that a non-album single would be released around March 2007, the track, speculated to be "Steve McQueen" was recorded, however was not released.[33]

New addition to the band Paul Mullen.
New addition to the band Paul Mullen.

In an interview in the early months of 2007 the band began talk of the sound they were aiming for on the second album; saying that they wanted it to sound more "Foo Fightery", also saying they wanted their studio sound to become less "pop" and more like their loud and energetic live sound.[34]

During the NME tour, the band showcased two new songs "Steve McQueen" and "Revolution" which are both set for release on the album.[35] The band continued work on writing the second album when they traveled to the America, for the Vans Warped Tour 2007, when the band returned this was then continued in their studio in Cardiff.[36][37][38] On 19 October 2007 it was reported by Rock Sound that former yourcodenameis:milo vocalist Paul Mullen would be joining The Automatic as a rhythm guitarist.[39][40]

Paul Mullen was to the join the band in October; however the band stated he is not the direct replacement for Pennie, but will be the band's rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist. The band also are reported to have 20 songs demoed and ready to record, half of which were written with Alex Pennie[41] and the other half have been written with Paul Mullen. The new album will feature just as many keyboards according to James Frost, however synths and keyboards will be split between the four band members. [42]

In NME's March issue, James Frost commented on the new songs, stating they are "poppier" than before, with some heavier songs and some more mellow songs.[43] As of 1 March 2008 the band completed their second album, and returned from their Los Angeles studio to begin promotion and touring in the United Kingdom. The album is currently set for release in August, although it was originally slated for a May release.[44][45]

In March the band began aclub tour, playing at smaller venues to "get up close" with the fans. Support for the tour will come from Viva Machine, Canterbury and Attack Attack.[46] It was announced through the band's MySpace, official website and through NME that the band would be letting fans vote for what songs they want to hear on there upcoming tour.[47][48]

Rocklouder Magazine confirmed that the bands first single from This Is A Fix would be from "Steve McQueen", first played on the NME 2007 Tour, as well as announcing a series of new tour dates in the Summer months, the tour was later pushed back to August and September, to allow for changes in the albums release date, the band were also announced to be play at Reeding and Leeds Festivals, as well as performing at the UK release of the Rock Band video game.[49][50]

The Automatic, The View, The Horrors and Mumm-Ra on stage at NME Indie Rock tour 2007
The Automatic, The View, The Horrors and Mumm-Ra on stage at NME Indie Rock tour 2007

[edit] Other appearances

Main article: The Automatic tour history

The band are well known for their performances of "Gold Digger", which on numerous occasions they have been joined by various guests when performing the cover, including Newton Faulkner on the Warped Tour, and Goldie Lookin Chain at reading festival.[51][52][53][54]The band as well as covering this have taken to covering Talking Heads classic, Life During Wartime.[55] the band also used to occasionally cover At the Drive-In's song "Arc Arsenal"[56][57] In more recent times band members James Frost and Robin Hawkins, along with band No One Is Innocent, have performed Personal Jesus, originally by Depeche Mode, however the song is performed in the same manner as Marilyn Manson's 2004 cover.[58] Some of The Automatic's most notable touring appearances include Reading Festival 2006, NME Awards Indie Rock Tour 2007 [59] and Vans Warped Tour 2007.

[edit] Criticisms and controversy

In July 2006 the band appeared on GMTV's early breakfast show despite expressing a desire not to appear, however due to a party the band mates attended the night before they had not "sobered up", and instead carried on drinking, during the performance the band were made to mime it, thus leading to Alex Pennie jumping around more so than usual, whilst Frost smashed his rented out guitar, then the two jumped into Iwan's drum kit, whilst Rob and Iwan continued miming.[60] During the incident a cameraman supposedly received a glancing injury from guitarist James Frost and threatened the band with legal action.[61][62][63]

During the band's 2007 NME Indie Rock Tour Alex Pennie had a incident with a stage invader, who managed to get on stage, lighting a cigarette, and sat on one of the stack amps, this lead to Pennie jumping up and wrestling the invader to the ground where the scrap was broken up by bassist Rob Hawkins.[64]

Former Keyboardist Alex Pennie with Horrors' frontman Faris on the 2007 NME Rock Tour
Former Keyboardist Alex Pennie with Horrors' frontman Faris on the 2007 NME Rock Tour

Kasabian lashed out at The Automatic as well as Bloc Party and Pete Doherty, branding the band as "horrible".[65]

[edit] Relationship with The Horrors

Throughout the build up to the NME Indie Rock Tour 2007 there was growing tension between the band and The Horrors, the problem started after in an interview with NME guitarist James Frost was questioned about The Horrors, saying they were "crap", over-hyped and who just have "big hair"[66]. The Horrors responded to this in an interview saying "there are probably people who don't get our music. I'm sure they'll be much happier flogging their dead horse." The bassist then responded by saying “They’re raping a dead pig.” In an interview with Gigwise.com Frost continued the feud by stating "I think that they come from the sort of art-school background and they’re just trying to be as cool as possible. We don’t really care to be honest, if you don’t like us don’t bother with us."[67][68] The dispute was supposedly settled during the NME Tour.[69]

[edit] David Hasselhoff

Since 2005 the band have been requesting shrines for David Hasselhoff at the venues they perform at.[70] The band have said they respect the actor and musician and would in-fact at some point very much like to work with him.

In 2006 the band aided Hasselhoff's chart success by purchasing all of his single "Jump in My Car" in Bristol Virgin Megastore; drummer Iwan Giffiths then justified their actions by saying the band were Hasselfoff fans and that they would love the opportunity to work with him at some point.[71]The band have been featured a number of times in parts of various Hasselhoff websites.[72]

[edit] TV and radio appearances

Alex Pennie and James Frost performing at T4 on the Beach.
Alex Pennie and James Frost performing at T4 on the Beach.

In 2006 they became the first band to make an return performance on The Friday Night Project.[73][74] On March 18, 2006 the band appeared on Channel 4's The Album Chart Show with Placebo and The Kooks.[75]

The band were featured in the Radio 1 Live Lounge where they first performed there cover of Kayne West's "Gold Digger" which was later released on the compilation CD Radio 1's Live Lounge as well as being re-recorded and added as a b-side to the 2007 re-release of "Raoul".[76][77]

On June 18, 2006 the band played T4 on the Beach, similarly to their GMTV performance they were forced to mime, again leading to the band playing whilst drunk, however this time not as much destruction was caused by the band mates. [78][79][80]

In June 2006 the band appeared twice on "Transmission"[81][82] Prior to the album release, the band appeared on Top Of The Pop's where they performed "Monster".[83]

On four separate occasions the band have appeared on the T4 show Popworld. After the broadcasting in an interview the band stated that if The Kooks and Razorlight got into a fight then they would support The Kooks, saying that Johnny Borrell has a lot of people who already dislike him. This came after their appearance on Top of the Pops, as were The Kooks, and ironically Lostprophets, which they felt was awkward considering Fearne Cotton had previously been dating Luke Pritchard and Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins, during the interview with Popworld Iwan made jokes of how Fearne was giving Frost the "eye".[84][85]

In September 2006 the members made an appearance along with The Manic Street Preachers in Sky Sports show Soccer AM, their track "Raoul" was also soon featured on the show's soundtrack to the year.[86] On 16 November 2006, Alex Pennie appeared as a guest on panel show, Never Mind The Buzzcocks along with Amy Winehouse.[87]

On January 9, 2007, Robin Hawkins and Alex Pennie stood in on the Zane Lowe show on BBC Radio 1, hosting a two hour show, with tracks from Frank Turner and Viva Machine, The View, and several other artists.[88]

During the bands stay in the USA and Canada they appeared on several Fuse TV including The Vinnie Langdon Show. [89] Months later after the departure of Alex Pennie the band were briefly featured with for the first time with Paul Mullen, attending the 2007 Pop Factory Awards which was Broadcast on ITV Wales.

[edit] Activism

The band have been seen supporting the Bollocks to Poverty campaign, giving the advice "My tip is to do it with your friends. Get all your mates together and put on a gig in a youth club. Have fun. Try and be self-critical. Get a buzz going, put up lots of posters".[90]

Most recently the band have been involved in charity work for The Samaritans, through a Six A Side Football game, with such bands as Babyshambles, McFly, The Wombats and Get Cape, Wear Cape, Fly.[91][92]

Pennie using an Alesis Micron and Alesis Andromeda.
Pennie using an Alesis Micron and Alesis Andromeda.

[edit] Musical style

The band are often described as electro-disco-punk rock,[93] and at one point Glam rock, which former keyboardist Alex Pennie blamed NME for.[94] The band cite there influences such as Jarcrew, Muse, Blur and The Blood Brothers,[95] and a joint love for bands such as Radiohead and Ash.[96] Not Accepted Anywhere was said to have elements of pop, punk, emo, techno and electro[97]During there live performances the band are usually extremely energetic on stage performances, the constant microphone swinging during their Not Accepted Anywhere era from former keyboardist Alex Pennie, as well as regular crowd surfing from guitarist James Frost were part of the usual stage antics, Pennie could also often be seen climbing on stacks of amps and whatever else was available.[98]

Many of the bands lyrics are taken from the drill of day-to-day lives and the direction you take ("That's What She Said", "Raoul", "Light Entertainment", "Time=Money", "By My Side") and the people in the bands lives ("Seriously...Guys I Hate You", "Team Drama") other lyrics and song themes include drink and drug abuse ("Monster", "Recover", "Responsible Citizen") relationships and love lives ("Lost At Home", "This Ship") music chart followers ("You Shout You Shout You Shout You Shout") the climate ("High Tide on Caroline Street")[99][100][101][102][103]

The band instrumentally use various synthesizers to produce many of there sounds, during the recording and touring with the album Not Accepted Anywhere the bands former member Alex Pennie used an Alesis Micron and an Alesis Andromeda during live performances, and in addition to this in studio he used an Roland Juno-106. More recently since Pennies departure new addition Paul Mullen uses an microKORG whilst James Frost continues to use an Alesis Micron, although fewer of the songs on This Is A Fix use synthesizer as a predominant instrument.

[edit] Band members

During live shows from 2006 to 2007 the band could be seen accompanied by Jamie Allen during there cover of Kayne Wests "Gold Digger" where Alex Pennie would take role of lead singer whilst Rob plays flute, Jamie can more recently be seen touring with Get Cape Wear Cape Fly as the acts bassist, however is still involved as a sound technician with The Automatic. During 2008 shows the bands song "This Is A Fix" see Robin Hawkins playing synthesizer, thus requiring a bassist to fill in, Tom Stephens of Viva Machine was seen doing this in the 2008 Club Tour. Photographer Peter Hill can be seen at most live shows both taking photos and selling merchandise as well as helping out with stage setups, he has been doing this since late 2005. James "Jizz" Lawrenson is one of the bands guitar and sound technicians, he to has toured extensively with the band, the band are managed by Martin Bowen. [104] After the departure of Alex Pennie, the remaining band members were joined by Yourcodenameis:Milo front-man Paul Mullen, and whilst he was going to be taking over part of the synthesizer duties he would not be a direct replacement for Pennie, in-fact Mullen would be acting as a guitarist/vocalist mainly, continuing the bands three part vocals from previous material.[105][106]

[edit] Current lineup

[edit] Former members

[edit] Awards

Frost, Pennie, Rob and Iwan at the 2005 pop awards
Frost, Pennie, Rob and Iwan at the 2005 pop awards

[edit] Won

[edit] Nominated

[edit] Discography

Main articles: The Automatic discography and The Automatic songs

[edit] Albums

[edit] References

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