Track(s) Of The Week

This week's featured tracks are "Raoul" and "Recover" by The Automatic (had trouble choosing between the two - so now lucky you get both!) A young band from Cowbridge (Wales), they have been listed as one of the top fifty bands to watch out for in 2006 by BBC1.

The Automatic were actually roadies for the Kaiser Chiefs, and have now been signed to the same label as them, B-Unique Records. Self-described electro-rock, they were also pictured in this week's NME as a "Best Gig" for their set at the London Astoria.

Having only these two tracks to go by until something is released (or I make time to get over to a gig) I can't be sure about The Automatic's overall quality. However, both singles ("Recover" was produced by the same guy who produces the Kaiser Chiefs) are definite gems. Catchy, upbeat, and original. Recover has a very dance-able quality, while Raoul is more pop/rock. Raoul will be released on an EP on March 24th, until then sample them both for free - courtesy of yours truly.



News and tour dates available from the band's Official Site, streaming audio available from their MySpace.

If you like what you hear, check them out tomorrow (Wednesday) at Barfly in Camden. Get Tickets/Info

You might even catch me there!

Downloads:

Raoul - The Automatic
Recover - The Automatic