Career
Pennie left The Automatic in late 2007. The Automatic (2004-2007) Alex Pennie joined The Automatic in 2004 as backing vocalist and keyboard player after the band rebranded themselves The Automatic, after previously being known as White Rabbit. Pennie"s unique vocal style and energetic live performances became trademark signatures of The Automatic.
During his time in The Automatic Pennie was featured on Never Mind the Buzzcocks, and with band mate Robin Hawkins stood in for Zane Lowe on British Broadcasting Corporation Radio 1.
He also took on lead vocal responsibilities on the band"s cover of "Gold Digger" by Kanye West and "Epic" by Faith Number More. With writing commencing on the band"s second album, Pennie was finding being in the band "increasingly unenjoyable", and after completing the Not Accepted Anywhere album tour, he left the band, playing his final date at Get Loaded in the Park on 25 August 2007.
Decimals (2008-2009) After leaving the band Pennie moved for a short time to the United States where he was supposedly working with a new punk band. However, months later his new project was announced: an indie-electro band Decimals, for which Pennie provides lead vocals.
Decimals lasted till late 2009.
Other works Equipment Roland Juno-106 Alesis Micron Alesis Andromeda.