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"A prolific and committed independent musician, SIMON FOX was formerly leader of Birmingham’s post-rock pioneers, GROVER. Between 1993-2003, Grover released a host of albums, singles and split releases on independent labels around the world. Broadcasts on BBC Radio1 (including a Peel Session in 2001), plus airtime on a variety of independent stations in Europe and the USA, helped Grover build a dedicated international fan-base and influence the UK post-rock scene.

Since then, Simon has quietened down, trading sweeping guitar theatrics for more intimate, acoustic-led songwriting. The new songs, performed under the moniker FOX, show a more personal, reflective side, with deceptively rich arrangements, a disarming wit and a flair for creating intimate moods. Recordings feature Simon playing a wide variety of instruments, including guitars, banjo, percussion, keyboards, theremin, mandolin, even occasional brass and woodwind.

As well as performing solo, Simon can often be seen/heard collaborating with other artists. Most notably, he is one half of electronica duo KRAFLA, was a founder member of the EXPERIMENTAL MUSIC COLLECTIVE, recorded and gigged an album with CLAIR HORTON, is currently working with JAMES SUMMERFIELD and is a regular guest DJ for the GRUMPY MAN DJs."

The new FOX release is out December 2007 on BEAROS RECORDS. It's a 3" CD e.p. called "The First Rule Of Comedy." You can buy it here: (£6 inc. p&p)

Review: Losing Today - "...we'd be happy to review his debut release for the highly engaging Bearos imprint - frankly how could we resist? Mr Fox was one lead head honcho of post rock dudes Grover who in a career spanning just over a decade released with continued enthusiasm and acclaim a plethora of singles and albums as well as recording an all important session for a certain Mr Peel. Now after a prolonged sabbatical and with the help of a few friends, not to forget a radical change in direction - Mr Fox is back with a debut 4 track EP entitled 'the first rule of comedy' - two tracks of which you can hear showcased here 'sunbeam' and 'please take your time'. However it's the two (as yet) unreleased nuggets we'll concentrate on here. The reflective and resolute 'I'll pay more attention' mellows amid swollen acoustic cascades replaying its architects misery - a hurting pastoral treasure that tenderly touches and tears as though unpicking your heartstrings while all the time romancing you with its unwinding beautified backdrops. The breezy acoustically rustic instrumental 'Yarlington Mill' is an altogether different creature, a gorgeously rolling and unfurling prairie romp embracing subtle elements of Fahey's delta dialects and crafted sweetly - is there anything more entrancing we wonder - time to kick back, chill out and drift away - all I need now is a porch a rocking chair and blazing summer falling nights."