fox (a.k.a. world of fox, lonesome fox)
since disbanding grover, simon has quietened down, trading sweeping guitar theatrics for more intimate, acoustic-led songwriting. the songs, performed under the various fox monikers, 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. the debut fox release, the first rule of comedy by lonesome fox was released in december 2007 on bearos records. two fox singles on where it's at is where you are records were released in spring 2009, followed by the debut solo album, everything is for the best by world of fox on commercially inviable records. a soundtrack to marc silver's film, there are no others, there is only us was premiered at the supersonic festival 2009. recent supports include starless & bible black, meg baird (espers), liam hayes & plush, john renbourn & robin williamson. in 2010, simon will be releasing one free song each month as part of the respect project.

grover
1993-2003: simon was formerly leader of birmingham’s influential 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. a full archive of grover's releases can be found here.

james summerfield
as well as performing solo, simon can often be seen & heard collaborating with other artists. most recently, he has been recording and performing alongside acclaimed singer songwriter, james summerfield. james often sounds like he could be holed up in some moss hung appalachian cabin, sitting on the porch, banjo on his lap and bottle of hooch at his side, swapping southern gothic songs of misery and murder with preacher men and moonshiners. james' recent collaboration with simon and gurdan thomas has resulted in a third album, count to ten and start again, which sees a move away from traditional country music towards more challenging territory. the album was produced and mastered by james & simon, and features simon on guitar, banjo and synth. it is out now on commercially inviable records.

krafla
"lovely electronica." huw stephens, bbc radio 1. krafla was steve hough (einstellung / cable regime / godflesh / grover) and simon fox. extending the experimental tendencies of grover, krafla developed into a long-term project, mixing live instruments and electronica. a debut 7" single on static caravan records was followed by an e.p. release on bearos records. krafla add layers of depth and instrumentation to fragile song structures and delicate melodies.

clair horton
clair has been an active performer for more than a decade. initially in bands such as moneygods she has been a much in demand session musician with connections with bands like the beautiful south. clair's debut album, time stands still, released on bearos records, was written and recorded with simon and he accompanies her when playing live.