'I’m just trying to connect to the people who are interested to hear what I’m doing now'

David Gray’s new album might be more experimental, but it still features the heart-on-sleeve approach of his breakthrough record, writes Lucy Mapstone

David Gray is laughing as he recalls being ambushed while trying to buy his lunch about 20 years ago. “I got more than I bargained for when I was suddenly swamped at the deli counter in Sainsbury’s,” he regales.