The Astronauts (UK band)

Mark Astronaut
Mark Astronaut
Background information
Origin	United KIngdom
Genres	Post-punk
Years active	1977–present
Labels	Bugle, All The Madmen, Acid Stings
Associated acts	The Otters, Restricted Hours

Mark Astronaut is the pseudonym of Mark Wilkins, a Welwyn Garden City, England-based post-punk musician.

Astronaut has been involved with three main projects consisting of The Astronauts (formed in 1977), Restricted Hours and The Otters. His career spans over 30 years. He was involved in the music scene of the late 1970s and early 1980s, playing with Zounds, The Mob, and touring on Here and Now's Free Tours. The Astronauts have released material on a variety of labels including All The Madmen, Acid Stings, Irregular and Bugle.

Astronaut's lyrics frequently draw inspiration from the absurdities of life in Britain, giving his music a distinctly English feel.Rock'n'Reel magazine (March/April 2009) described Mark as 'The Post-Punk Dylan of Welwyn Garden City'.

The Otters were Astronaut's next project, and performed for approximately seven years. As of 2011 The Otters ceased to be a band and Mark now plays with the members of The Otters under the moniker "The Astronauts" again.

In June 2017 Mark changed his name by deed poll to Mark Apocalypse.

The Astronauts:

Restricted Hours:

The Otters:

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