Matthew Simms is an English guitarist best known for his work with the band

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. Simms formed the band

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with schoolmates Paul Michael, Jack Theedom and Will Blackaby. Their debut album, ''Inside Your Guitar'', was released in 2009. Their second album, ''Laughing Party'', was released in 2012. In 2010 Simms joined Wire for their ''

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'' tour initially as a touring guitarist but then as a full member of the band. The first Wire album Simms appeared on was 2013's ''

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''. He went on to appear on: ''

'', '' Nocturnal Koreans'', '' Silver/Lead,'' and '' Mind Hive'' (2020). Since joining Wire Simms has balanced his work with both Wire and It Hugs Back. With fellow Wire-mate Graham Lewis Simms joined bassist Mike Watt (

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) and drummer Bob Lee to form FITTED. Initially formed as a one-off group for Wire's DRILL festival in Los Angeles, the four decided to record an album. ''

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,'' their debut album, was recorded from 2017 to 2018 with Lewis and Watt trading lead vocals. ''Training Pit Bulls For The Navy'' was the first single. Simms also records solo work under the

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"Slows" which is an experimental electronic project in which Simms plays electric organ. He performed at London South Bank University at their inaugural Magnetic South festival in April 2016.

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