News
EP from Super Furry Animals Frontman Available December 19
Nov 21, 2011
By Mi Tran
Those of you who can't stand the thought of listening to sappy Christmas tunes again this year may have an alternative. Gruff Rhys (the Super Furry Animals frontman and solo artist) will release an EP titled Atheist Xmas just in time for the holidays. More
Super Furry Animals Frontman Performed “Sensations in the Dark” Last Night
Jun 14, 2011
By Margot Cooper Gruen
Super Furry Animals frontman Gruff Rhys performed solo single “Sensations in the Dark” last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Watch the video here. More
Announces U.S. Tour in Support of 'Hotel Shampoo'
Feb 25, 2011
By Lauren Barbato
Gruff Rhys loves collecting mini bottles of shampoo from various hotels. This spring, it looks like his stash will certainly get a boost. We have the details. More
Debuts Video for Latest Single
Feb 07, 2011
By Lauren Barbato
Super Furry Animals frontman
Gruff Rhys is bringing his latest solo effort to America via Witchita Recordings. We have the details. More
Two Dates, East and West Coast, Scheduled for January
Nov 18, 2010
By Frank Valish
With Gruff Ryhs' upcoming solo album, Hotel Shampoo, being promoted as his most ambitious and accomplished work yet (quite a statement!), the Super Furry Animals and Neon Neon leader is bringing his monumental talents to the U.S. for a couple of shows in January. Los Angeles and New York are the lucky cities, and the shows are billed as stripped-down, acoustic sets. More
Hotel Shampoo due February 2011
Nov 09, 2010
By Lauren Barbato
You never know what to expect from Gruff Rhys, whether it’s an album written entirely in Welsh (2005’s Yr Atal Genhedlaeth) or equipped with 96” cardboard sheets to make your own “candylion” (2007’s Candylion). For Hotel Shampoo, his latest solo album that’s slated for a February 2011 release, Rhys has again taken his inspiration quite literally. More
Crystal Castles, Oneida, and others added to Flaming Lips Co-curated Festival
Jul 10, 2009
By Michele Yamamoto
All Tomorrow's Parties New York, as co-curated by The Flaming Lips, has announced new acts for the 2009 Saturday and Sunday lineups, including Sufjan Stevens and Super Furry Animals. More
Interviews
Welsh Rappers Invade America?
May 01, 2005
By Mark Redfern
Who are Goldie Lookin’ Chain? The mysterious Welsh rapping crew first came to Under the Radar’s attention when they guested last year on the Super Furry Animals B-side “Motherfokker,” rapping about Sci-Fi movies, alien abductions, and 60’s political rockers MC5. Then word started to spread across the lands of the United Kingdom that Goldie Lookin’ Chain were a hip-hop force to be reckoned with, if not exactly to be taken seriously. More
Reviews
Dark Days/Light Years
Rough Trade
Apr 21, 2009
By Frank Valish
Super Furry Animals have been at the forefront of forward-thinking pop music for 15 years, and the band's ninth album shows that they continue to be as committed to their craft as ever. More
