Robyn: ilikemusic because... It’s the way I want to express myself. It’s not a choice. It’s just always been there. It’s just what I do.
MARS: ilikemusic because... tom kelly is a great producer and Mark Angelo Studios in London is the best place to record your record!
Craig David: ilikemusic because... It’s all me
Martin Rowe-Miller: ilikemusic because... it enabled me to win the Motorokrstar UK competition and record with Wyclef and Fergie.
Alfonso, The Hoosiers: ilikemusic because... Because, because, because, because, because of the wonderful things he does… I’m off to see the wizard…[singing] the wonderful wizard of oz…
Jarrah waia: I like music coz iam a dancer and i rip it up
Evie: ilikemusic because... it's a jungle of imagination you don't mind getting lost in.
Darren: ilikemusic because... It makes me dance like a motherf**ker
Sam, Get Cape Wear Cape Fly: ilikemusic because... Music is a special thing that is not like anything else in the world. You might argue that you can translate emotions through films and through books but anyone can make music, whether that be humming or singing along to the radio, it’s something that gives enjoyment and positivity to many people.The Automatic released their debut album Not Accepted Anywhere through B-Unique records on June 19th. Produced by Steve Harris (U2, Kaiser Chiefs) and Richard Jackson (Super Furry Animals, The Boyfriends) in Liverpool, Cardiff and Lincoln, Not Accepted Anywhere features previous top 40 single Raoul and the band's debut 'Recover'.
The album was preceded by new single Monster on 5th June which is shaping up to be one of the anthems of the summer, going in at number 4 in the UK singles and download chart.
It's been a phenomenal year for the teenage Cowbridge four piece. Having wowed fans with a series pf riotous live shows (including tours with Hard-Fi, The Ordinary Boys and fellow Welshmen the GLC), they've become one of the most hotly tipped new bands around. The band have recently appeared everywhere from Top Of The Pops to The Friday Night Project, received daytime play on Radio 1 and both their previous singles Recover and Raoul were NME single of the weeks
The album track list is:
1.That's What She Said 2.Raoul 3.You Shout You Shout You Shout You Shout 4.Recover 5.Monster 6.Lost At Home 7.Keep Your Eyes Peeled 8.Seriously… I Hate You Guys 9.On The Campaign Trail 10.Team Drama 11.By My Side 12.Rats
The Automatic will also join Boy Kill Boy, Forward Russia, The Long Blondes and Howling Belles on the NME New Music Tour. In addition, they'll be playing two massive shows with label mates The Kaiser Chiefs in April and have been confirmed for a string of festival appearances including T In The Park, Oxygen, Wakefest and the AM/PM Festival, Pontypridd .
The Automatic recently played London Club NME @ Koko and T4 on the Beach Festival. Remaining dates are as follows:
T4 on the Beach Festival
JULY
8th Oxygen Festival
9th T In The Park
15th Wakestock Festival
AUGUST
4th Nokia Unleashed Festival
5th Cardiff Big Weekend
6th Canterbury Electric Garden Festival
The Automatic are: Rob Hawkins (vocals, bass) / James Frost (guitar) / Ewan Griffiths (drums) / Alex Pennie (keyboards)
Also See: ilikemusic.com