It Hugs Back
English indie rock/dream pop band
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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
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. 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.[7]
Discography
- Slow Wave (2015)
- Recommended Record (2013)
- Laughing Party (2012)
- Inside Your Guitar (2009)