Gruff Rhys and Badly Drawn Boy

Damon Gough, aka Badly Drawn Boy, from Bolton, England, is acclaimed for his intricate pop and heartfelt lyrics, akin to Nick Drake and John Lennon. Debuting with the Mercury Prize-winning "The Hour of Bewilderbeast," and notable for the "About a Boy" soundtrack, he collaborated with artists like Thom Yorke and Richard Ashcroft. Known for hits like "Once Around the Block" and "You Were Right," and albums like "Have You Fed the Fish?" and "Born in the U.K.," Gough returned with "Banana Skin Shoes" in 2020 after a hiatus, blending vintage sounds with alt-hip-hop.

Gruff Rhys is best known from Super Furry Animals, a UK band with an eclectic style. He also ventured solo, releasing albums like "Yr Atal Genhedlaeth" and "Candylion." Rhys collaborated on Neon Neon's "Stainless Style" and pursued multimedia projects, including "American Interior," blending music, film, and literature.