hardfiband

Formed in 2003 by frontman Richard Archer, Hard-Fi burst onto the scene with their debut album Stars Of CCTV (2005). It became an instant classic and spawned singles ‘Cash Machine’, ‘Hard to Beat’, and ‘Living for the Weekend’. Shortlisted for the Mercury Prize, it hit #1 in 2006, earned two BRIT nominations and is certified double platinum in the UK. It was followed by Once Upon A Time In The West (#1), and third album Killer Sounds (Top 10). The band also played one of the longest residencies at Brixton Academy (5 nights straight). In 2024 they released their first new material in a decade, Don't Go Making Plans EP and on July 4th, 2025, they marked the 20th anniversary of Stars Of CCTV with a special re-issue. ​Now recharged and looking sharply at a world gone sideways, Staines’ finest make their long-awaited return with brand new album Sweating Someone Else’s Fever, their first in 15 years, out now via V2 Records.