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

What's that coming over the hill? It's The Automatic! The Welsh band made a stunning breakthrough with hit single Monster in 2006 and debut album Not Accepted Anywhere was a big seller. Lead singer and bass player Robin Hawkins and drummer Iwan Griffiths tell The Boys in the Band Podcast how Monster was written - and how its success changed the direction of the band.  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. The Automatic fan? Share your memories of the band with us:  Twitter: @TheBITBpod (https://twitter.com/TheBITBpod) Instagram: @boysinthebandpod (https://www.instagram.com/boysinthebandpod/) Facebook: The Boys In The Band Podcast (https://www.facebook.com/TheBoysInTheBandPod/) Or drop us an Email - [email protected] Written, presented and produced by Peter Smith (https://twitter.com/psmithxi?lang=en) and Richard Gallagher (https://twitter.com/richgallagher84?lang=en-gb) Pod thumbnail design by Daniel Curtin (https://twitter.com/dan_curtin_ksr?lang=en-gb) .