It Hugs Back

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OriginEngland
GenresIndie rock, dream pop[1]
Years active2009–present
Labels4AD, Safe and Sound[2]
MembersMatthew Simms
Jack Theedom
Will Blackaby
Paul Michael[2]

It Hugs Back (stylized as it hugs back) is an English indie rock and dream pop band featuring Wire guitarist Matthew Simms.[3]

History

Schoolmates guitarist Matthew Simms and bassist Paul Michael formed their first band at age twelve.[4] Keyboardist/guitarist Jack Theedom and drummer Will Blackaby joined the band after all four graduated from university.[2]

Their debut album, Inside Your Guitar, was released in 2009[5][6] on 4AD.[7] Their second album, Laughing Party, was released in 2012 on Safe and Sound.[2] Recommended Record followed in 2013[3] and Slow Wave, their most recent album, was released in 2015.[8]

Discography

  • Slow Wave (2015)
  • Recommended Record (2013)
  • Laughing Party (2012)
  • Inside Your Guitar (2009)

References

  1. ^ "pics: Chastity Belt, It Hugs Back & Girl Ray @ London's The Dalston Victoria". Brooklyn Vegan. 19 October 2015. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d Howarth, Benjamin (12 June 2012). "Interview: Matthew Simms". Penny Black Music. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
  3. ^ a b Clay, Joe (9 May 2013). "It Hugs Back: Recommended Record". Retrieved 6 March 2020.
  4. ^ "It Hugs Back live in session for Marc Riley". BBC. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
  5. ^ Perpetua, Matthew (6 April 2009). "It Hugs Back: Inside Your Guitar". Pitchfork. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
  6. ^ Nicolson, Barry (3 April 2009). "Album Review: It Hugs Back". NME. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
  7. ^ Kabran, Michael (29 April 2009). "It Hugs Back: Inside Your Guitar". PopMatters. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
  8. ^ Phares, Heather. "Slow Wave". AllMusic. Retrieved 6 March 2020.