Matthew Simms
English guitarist From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Matthew Simms is an English guitarist best known for his work with the band Wire.[1]
Matthew Simms | |
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| Origin | England |
| Genres | Post-punk, experimental rock, electronic, alternative rock |
| Occupation | Guitarist |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, electric organ |
| Labels | Pink Flag, ORG Music |
Simms formed the band It Hugs Back with schoolmates Paul Michael, Jack Theedom and Will Blackaby.[2] Their debut album, Inside Your Guitar, was released in 2009.[3][4] Their second album, Laughing Party, was released in 2012.[5]
In 2010 Simms joined Wire for their Red Barked Tree tour[6] initially as a touring guitarist but then as a full member of the band.[6] The first Wire album Simms appeared on was 2013's Change Becomes Us.[7] He went on to appear on: Wire,[7] Nocturnal Koreans,[7] Silver/Lead,[7] and Mind Hive (2020).[8]
Since joining Wire Simms has balanced his work with both Wire and It Hugs Back.[5]
With fellow Wire-mate Graham Lewis Simms joined bassist Mike Watt (Minutemen) and drummer Bob Lee to form FITTED.[9] Initially formed as a one-off group for Wire's DRILL festival in Los Angeles,[9][10] the four decided to record an album.[11]
First Fits, their debut album, was recorded from 2017 to 2018[12] with Lewis and Watt trading lead vocals.[10] "Training Pit Bulls For The Navy" was the first single.[9]
Simms also records solo work under the pen name "Slows",[13] an experimental electronic project in which Simms plays electric organ.[1] He performed at London South Bank University at their inaugural Magnetic South festival in April 2016.[14]
Simms, Verity Susman and Kat Duma received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Original Music in a Documentary at the 12th Canadian Screen Awards in 2024 for their work on Tramps!.[15]
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