Gruff Rhys: 'I've been trying to build a hotel out of shampoo bottles'

At the age of 40, the Super Furry Animal turned solo star is still making singular music. But why is he launching his new album at a hotel in Blackpool?The business of making a living from pop in this economic climate is fraught, especially given that the industry languishes in the doldrums more than most. If you've reached a certain age and don't want to trade on nostalgia, the one booming area of business, the matter is only further complicated. But Gruff Rhys, chief figure in Super Furry Anim...

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