It Hugs Back (stylized as it hugs back) is an English indie rock and dream pop band featuring Wire guitarist Matthew Simms.[3]
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| Origin | England |
| Genres | Indie rock, dream pop[1] |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | 4AD, Safe and Sound[2] |
| Members | Matthew Simms Jack Theedom Will Blackaby Paul Michael[2] |
History
editSchoolmates 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
edit- Slow Wave (2015)
- Recommended Record (2013)
- Laughing Party (2012)
- Inside Your Guitar (2009)
References
edit- ^ "pics: Chastity Belt, It Hugs Back & Girl Ray @ London's The Dalston Victoria". Brooklyn Vegan. 19 October 2015. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
- ^ a b c d Howarth, Benjamin (12 June 2012). "Interview: Matthew Simms". Penny Black Music. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
- ^ a b Clay, Joe (9 May 2013). "It Hugs Back: Recommended Record". Retrieved 6 March 2020.
- ^ "It Hugs Back live in session for Marc Riley". BBC. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
- ^ Perpetua, Matthew (6 April 2009). "It Hugs Back: Inside Your Guitar". Pitchfork. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
- ^ Nicolson, Barry (3 April 2009). "Album Review: It Hugs Back". NME. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
- ^ Kabran, Michael (29 April 2009). "It Hugs Back: Inside Your Guitar". PopMatters. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
- ^ Phares, Heather. "Slow Wave". AllMusic. Retrieved 6 March 2020.