Gruff Rhys

Singer, guitarist and main songwriter with Super Furry Animals. Gruff Rhys has an eclectic and eccentric musical style, reflected in his solo albums released since 2005. His debut album was recorded entirely in Welsh, followed by several other successful releases. He has collaborated with various artists and contributed to soundtracks. Gruff's music is known for its unique concepts and storytelling.

Gruff Rhys began his musical career playing in bands such as Creation Records-signed Ffa Coffi Pawb and Emily

In addition to his work with Super Furry Animals, Gruff Rhys has released several solo albums showcasing his diverse musical talents. His debut album [m169930] was recorded entirely in Welsh and received critical acclaim upon its release in 2005. This was followed by [m169929] in 2007, [m312080] which won the inaugural Welsh Music Prize in 2011, [m686027] in 2014, [m1075794], the original soundtrack to a film of the same name released in 2016, [m1375981] in 2018, [m1605842] in 2019, and most recently [r15836016], a collection of raw recordings from 2016 that would later be included on [m1375981].

Gruff Rhys is also known for his collaborations with other musicians. In 2008 he