It Hugs Back (stylized as it hugs back) is an English indie rock and dream pop band featuring Wire guitarist Matthew Simms.
[3] 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.
[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.