Artist description Semi legendary UK pop,punk,folk,jazz,experimental outfit.Once described in Time Out magazine as 'a unique blend of 60's style protest hippies combined with punk attitudes and new wave sounds'the Astronauts are semi-legends of the underground hippy/punk scene.Despite the many styles of music each song has the same distinctive sound.

Music Style pop,folk,punk,jazz,experimental,ambient

Musical Influences jazz,punkrock,electronica,folk

Similar Artists Hives,Radiohead,Hawkwind,Blur,Beatles,Levellers,Byrds,Pogues,David Bowie,Blyth Power,Doors

Artist History Formed in 1977 with the first record the 'Survivors' ep in 1979. They started out playing everywhere from the notorious Stonehenge Free Festival to gigs with the many punk bands of the underground scene.

Group Members Mark Astronaut dozens more

Albums Peter Pan Hits The Suburbs,Its All Done By Mirrors,Soon,Seedy Side Of The Astronauts,In Defence Of Compassion,Upfront and Sideways,You're All Weird.

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Location London, London - United Kingdom

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