Mr Scruff, the bearded Stockport music maestro, cartoonist, purveyor of fine teas, club impresario and lover of fish is about launch a new project: Ninja Tuna.

Along with his label (Ninja Tune), Scruff will releasing various bits of Scruff 'ephemera intramedia and post-prandial devicing - music, clothing, merchandise, art, technology, widgets, wall vinyls, videos, refrigeration devices, you bloody name it' to support his musical releases.

Look out for first single 'Donkey Ride' a collaboration with Quantic, out on May 12. For more see www.mrscruff.com