Stereogum — Even if Tomas Barfod had only given us January’s Pulsing EP and his Record Store Day single with Gruff Rhys, 2014 would have been a banner year for the Danish producer, drummer, and DJ. But all that was merely preparation for Love Me, Barfod’s ex... more info

NME — The Super Furry Animals man plays 13 dates in support of his fourth solo album more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Gruff Rhys @ BVSXSW 2014 (more by Amanda Hatfield) Gruff Rhys' new album/film/book/app, American Interior, came out in the UK this month. The multimedia project retraces the steps of distant Rhys relative John Evans as he traveled through North Ameri... more info

NME — Unique tour will include film screening, book discussion, DJ set and live show more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Kliph Scurlock w/ Gruff Rhys @ BVSXSW 2014 (more by Amanda Hatfield) A perhaps surprising turn in the Kliph Scurlock Vs Wayne Coyne/Flaming Lips saga. For those who haven't been following this, Scurlock was let go from drumming duties in The Flam... more info

Nialler9 — Highlights: Ben Frost, Neutral Milk Hotel, The Minutes, DJ Yoda, Gruff Rhys, Frank B, Trust, Mutual Benefit, Damien Rice.[wpgform id='23806'] The post The Nialler9 Dublin Gig Guide // May 13 – 19 appeared first on Nialler9. more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Fresh Air interviewed Colson Whitehead about his new book The Noble Hustle. Gruff Rhys listed his favorite travel and topographical albums at Drowned in Sound. The Rumpus interviewed author Walter Kirn. NOW profiled musician Owen Pallett. Adele Waldm... more info

The Music Fix — Forget American Interiors, welcome to the interior of Gruff Rhys' mind. more info

NME — Tune-Yards, Gruff Rhys and more line up new releases - see full list more info

NME — Day one of the annual Merseyside event also sees appearances from Thurston Moore and Jon Hopkins more info