Astronaut

Astronaut were an indie band formed in Liverpool in 1996. They consisted of frontman Alex Eckford, Brychan Todd and Graeme Elston (previously of Eva Luna). They relocated to London, where they recruited drummer David Masterman. After winning the NME's Best Unsigned Band award in January 1998, they signed to Fierce Panda, played Manchester's In The City showcase, along with Muse, Coldplay and Badly Drawn Boy. The band released four singles and two albums in the late 90's and early 00's before splitting up.
==Links to Peel==
Peel played the band's debut single in the summer of 1998 and was impressed by them to invite them for a session in that year, where they performed four songs. No further material from the band after 1998 was played by Peel.
==Sessions==
1. Recorded: 1998-08-18. First Broadcast: 07 October 1998
*Three / You're In Love / One In A Million / Just Can't Take It
==Other Shows Played==
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*14 July 1998: What You Gonna Do? (7") Fierce Panda
*29 July 1998: What You Gonna Do? (7") Fierce Panda
*26 August 1998: What You Gonna Do? (7") Fierce Panda
==External Links==
*Rwffmusic Blogspot
*Discogs
Category:Artists