It Hugs Back (stylized as it hugs back) is an English

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Matthew Simms Matthew Simms is an English guitarist best known for his work with the band Wire. Simms formed the band It Hugs Back with schoolmates Paul Michael, Jack Theedom and Will Blackaby. Their debut album, ''Inside Your Guitar'', was released in 2009 ...

History

Schoolmates guitarist Matthew Simms and bassist Paul Michael formed their first band at age twelve. 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 on

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. Their second album, ''Laughing Party'', was released in 2012 on Safe and Sound. ''Recommended Record'' followed in 2013 and ''Slow Wave'', their most recent album, was released in 2015.

Discography

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

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