It Hugs Back Explained
| it hugs back |
| Origin: | England |
| Genre: | Indie rock, dream pop[1] |
| Years Active: | 2009–present |
| Label: | 4AD, Safe and Sound |
| Current Members: | Matthew Simms
Jack Theedom
Will Blackaby
Paul Michael |
| Associated Acts: | Wire
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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.[2]
History
Schoolmates guitarist Matthew Simms and bassist Paul Michael formed their first band at age twelve.[3] Keyboardist/guitarist Jack Theedom and drummer Will Blackaby joined the band after all four graduated from university.
Their debut album, Inside Your Guitar, was released in 2009[4] [5] on 4AD.[6] Their second album, Laughing Party, was released in 2012 on Safe and Sound.[7] Recommended Record followed in 2013[2] 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)
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: pics: Chastity Belt, It Hugs Back & Girl Ray @ London's The Dalston Victoria. Brooklyn Vegan. 19 October 2015. 6 March 2020.
- Web site: Clay. Joe. It Hugs Back: Recommended Record. 9 May 2013. 6 March 2020.
- Web site: It Hugs Back live in session for Marc Riley. BBC. 6 March 2020.
- Web site: Perpetua. Matthew. It Hugs Back: Inside Your Guitar. Pitchfork. 6 April 2009. 6 March 2020.
- Web site: Nicolson. Barry. Album Review: It Hugs Back. NME. 3 April 2009. 6 March 2020.
- Web site: Kabran. Michael. It Hugs Back: Inside Your Guitar . PopMatters. 29 April 2009. 6 March 2020.
- Web site: Howarth. Benjamin. Interview: Matthew Simms. Penny Black Music. 12 June 2012. 6 March 2020.
- Web site: Phares. Heather. Slow Wave. AllMusic. 6 March 2020.
