Gruff Rhys new single

Gruff Rhys is set to release a brand new single in December with an album to follow in early January 2007. The single and title track of the album – 'Candylion' which features guest vocalist Lisa Jen from Welsh medievalists '9 Bach' - will be released on December 4th on 7", CD and download with additional new songs 'Colossal Smile' and 'Somewhere or Other' on the b-sides..

Whilst preparing to recording a new Super Furry Animals album – currently being mixed – Gruff also completed work on 'Candylion' his second solo album. Recorded mainly with Gorwel Owen in Llanfaelog, Wales with additional recording and mixing taking place in Rio De Janeiro with Mario Caldato Jr, this is Gruff's first UK release through Rough Trade Records.

Gruff will be touring the record in February 2007 but in the meantime has also confirmed support shows with the Flaming Lips –

November 10 – Glasgow SECC
November 14 – London Hammersmith Apollo

In the meantime you should check out the video at www.myspace.com/candylionmusic where you can also hear an exclusive album track 'Cycle of Violence' as well as the new single.

Gruff Rhys - Candylion [Real Media Hi]
Gruff Rhys - Candylion [Real Media Lo]
Gruff Rhys - Candylion [Windows Hi]
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