6: The Automatic - A Monster hit, a top 10 'robbery', a line-up change & Welsh inspirations

<div>What's that coming over the hill? It's <strong>The Automatic! </strong>The Welsh band made a stunning breakthrough with hit single Monster in 2006 and debut album Not Accepted Anywhere was a big seller. <br> <br> Lead singer and bass player Robin Hawkins and drummer Iwan Griffiths tell <strong>The Boys in the Band Podcast </strong>how Monster was written - and how its success changed the direction of the band. <br> <br> They also reflect on how their search for more pop hits led to Alex Pennie leaving the band, reveal a frustrating tale of how another single was denied a top 10 spot, and discuss the prospects of them returning to the stage once again.<br> <br> </div> <div> <strong>The Automatic fan? Share your memories of the band with us: <br> </strong><br> </div> <div>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheBITBpod"><strong>@TheBITBpod<br> </strong></a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/boysinthebandpod/"><strong>@boysinthebandpod<br> </strong></a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheBoysInTheBandPod/"><strong>The Boys In The Band Podcast<br> </strong></a>Or drop us an Email - boysinthebandpod@gmail.com<br> <br> Written, presented and produced by <a href="https://twitter.com/psmithxi?lang=en"><strong>Peter Smith</strong></a><strong> </strong>and <a href="https://twitter.com/richgallagher84?lang=en-gb"><strong>Richard Gallagher<br> <br> </strong></a>Pod thumbnail design by <a href="https://twitter.com/dan_curtin_ksr?lang=en-gb"><strong>Daniel Curtin</strong></a><strong>. </strong> </div>