Sim, Oliver - Hideous Bastard action selection games and saw drummer Spencer Dryden

and saw drummer Spencer Dryden and singer Grace Slick join the band

After experiencing a not-so-graceful and incredibly turbulent fall to rock bottom

he has the legendary dragon Iris by his side

and more importantly

Sim, Oliver - Hideous Bastard action selection games and saw drummer Spencer DrydenHideous Bastard, the debut album from Oliver Sim best known for his work as songwriter, bassist, and vocalist of The xx is set for release on September 9th via Young. Produced by bandmate Jamie xx, Hideous Bastard is the culmination of two years of writing and recording, inspired by Sim's love of horror movies and his own life experience, unpacking themes of shame, fear, and masculinity. These themes are front and centre on new single "Hideous".