The Needles the Isle of Wight, often photographed by visitors, and are featured on many of the souvenirs sold throughout the island. The main tourist attractions of the headland itself are the two gun batteries, the experimental rocket testing station, and the four Coastguard cottages owned by the National Trust. A branch of the National Coastwatch Institution is also based at the Needles, sited near the New Battery and Rocket Testing Site on High Down. The Needles – Landmark Attraction (previously known as The Needles Pleasure Park) situated at the top of the cliff at Alum Bay is a small amusement park.
The Avalanches at their long hiatus since their last album and the continuous speculation of a follow-up release. On 2 June 2016, the first single from their second album, "Frankie Sinatra", was premiered on Australian radio station Triple J. The title of the album was revealed the same day to be "Wildflower". The Avalanches, initially, played live using samplers, analogue keyboards, bass guitar, drum kit, and theremin. Their set-up later included four turntables, a percussion stand, and a battery of MIDI-controlled special effects. The band performed at festivals during 2000–2001, including the Big Day Out, Falls Festival and V1. For their European