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It Hugs Back is a dreamy indie outfit from Kent, England, formed in 2006 around songwriter Matthew Simms. Known for their hazy blend of shoegaze textures and melodic indie pop, the band carved out a cozy niche with DIY charm, often self-recording their material. They gained attention with their 2009 debut *Inside Your Guitar* (released via 4AD’s Nice Night imprint), which shimmered with warm guitars and introspective vibes. After follow-up *Recommended Record* (2012) and a hiatus, they resurfaced in the late 2010s with releases like *Slow Wave* and *Work Day*, proving their knack for crafting comforting, fuzzy soundscapes remained intact. Their catalog—including compilations like *The Record Room: First Four Singles*—feels like a lovingly curated time capsule of UK indie’s quieter, more thoughtful corners.

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Slow Wave
It Hugs Back
Album - 9 Tracks - Released June 15, 2015
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  1. June 15, 2015
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    Slow Wave
    It Hugs Back
    9 tracks
  2. December 1, 2013
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    Recommended Record
    It Hugs Back
    10 tracks
  3. March 26, 2012
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    Laughing Party
    It Hugs Back
    12 tracks
  4. April 7, 2009
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    Inside Your Guitar
    It Hugs Back
    11 tracks
  5. March 2
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    Now + Again
    It Hugs Back
    2 tracks
  6. September 8, 2008
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    Work Day
    It Hugs Back
    2 tracks
  7. June 17
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    The Record Room: First Four Singles
    It Hugs Back
    8 tracks
  8. March 3
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    Lights in the Trees
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    2 tracks
  9. March 3
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    Other Cars Go
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    2 tracks
  10. March 3
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    Carefully
    It Hugs Back
    2 tracks
  1. June 15, 2015
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    Slow Wave
    It Hugs Back
    9 tracks
  2. December 1, 2013
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    Recommended Record
    It Hugs Back
    10 tracks
  3. March 26, 2012
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    Laughing Party
    It Hugs Back
    12 tracks
  4. April 7, 2009
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    Inside Your Guitar
    It Hugs Back
    11 tracks
  5. June 17, 2008
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    The Record Room: First Four Singles
    It Hugs Back
    8 tracks
  1. March 2, 2009
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    Now + Again
    It Hugs Back
    2 tracks
  2. September 8, 2008
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    Work Day
    It Hugs Back
    2 tracks
  3. March 3
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    Lights in the Trees
    It Hugs Back
    2 tracks
  4. March 3
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    Other Cars Go
    It Hugs Back
    2 tracks
  5. March 3
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    Carefully
    It Hugs Back
    2 tracks
  6. December 9, 2007
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    Early Evening
    It Hugs Back
    2 tracks