From the lulling abrasiveness of ‘Q’, to the sleepy gallop of ‘Don’t Know’, it’s clear the sorts of contrasts and themes the band are focusing on here, exploring the tensions between those seeming polar opposites.
On Song :: It Hugs Back
We love It Hugs Back, so much so in fact that we’re putting them on live tomorrow night! Here, we caught up with them to find out about their musical interests.

TLOBF Sponsored Show THIS SATURDAY ft. The Joy Formidable & It Hugs Back
Another TLOBF Sponsored show will take place THIS SATURDAY at the Portland Arms in Cambridge, featuring the hotly tipped duo of The Joy Formidable and It Hugs Back.
[Download] TLOBF Playlist #1.09
The monthly mixtape is back, bigger and better than ever. Everything contained within is TLOBF Certified for maximum enjoyment, from the Swedish pop of Loney dear, the thrilling guitar romps of Copy Haho to the accordion fuelled folk of Dark Dark Dark, there’s something for everyone!
It Hugs Back confirm album plans and tour
It Hugs Back have confirmed the tracklisting and release date of their new album. They’re also to embark on a tour of the UK, including a TLOBF sponsored show in Cambridge next month!
TLOBF :: Ones to Watch 2009
Our “Ones to Watch” for 2009 – we take our pick from the best new stuff to come at your ears in the next 12 months.
4AD 2008 Digital Label Sampler [Download]
4AD are celebrating Christmas early and giving everyone a FREE album sampler to download, featuring some of the greatest music of the year! Woo hoo!
Introducing: It Hugs Back
It Hugs Back, one of the best new bands around, answered our questions about the band and what they’ve been upto.
TLOBF Loves… It Hugs Back
Rich Hughes reckons radio is on the way back. If it wasn’t for its wonders, he’d never have heard the laid back sounds of It Hugs Back!
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