Hard-Fi is an English rock band that originated from Staines, Surrey, with a music style that integrates indie rock and punk influences with a dance-punk edge. Formed in 2003, the group initially consisted of Richard Archer (vocalist and guitarist), Ross Phillips (guitarist), Kai Stephens (bassist), and Steve Kemp (drummer). Gaining recognition for their grittily honest approach to songwriting and working-class themes, Hard-Fi’s debut album "Stars of CCTV" was released in 2005 and quickly rose to acclaim in the UK, garnering a Mercury Prize nomination and achieving commercial success.

Following their impactful entrance into the music scene, Hard-Fi released "Once Upon a Time in the West" in 2007, which cemented their status in the British music landscape by debuting at number one on the UK Albums Chart. Their distinctive sound, marked by catchy hooks and synthesizer use, continued to evolve with their third studio album, "Killer Sounds" (Deluxe Version), launched in 2011. Although the band never officially disbanded, their artistic output slowed considerably after "Killer Sounds," and they have taken an indefinite hiatus from recording new music, with their band members pursuing different projects. Despite this, the legacy of Hard-Fi remains in their anthemic choruses and streetwise lyricism that resonated with a generation of music fans in the mid-2000s.

Genres

Britpop

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Latest Release

Don't Go Making Plans

Hard-Fi

Single - Released May 20, 2024