Hard-Fi

The Profile

Hard-Fi are an English indie rock band formed in Staines in 2003 and led by Richard Archer. They broke through with Stars of CCTV and followed with Once Upon a Time in the West and Killer Sounds.

Stars of CCTV and Once Upon a Time in the West both reached No.1 on the UK Albums Chart. Known singles include Cash Machine, Hard to Beat, Living for the Weekend, and Suburban Knights.

Three DeBaser reviews size up Hard-Fi: two celebrate the debut Stars of CCTV for its genre-blending energy and social themes, one knocks the follow-up as too radio-friendly. Publicly, the band formed in Staines in 2003 and scored UK No.1 albums with Stars of CCTV and Once Upon a Time in the West. Signature tracks include Cash Machine, Hard to Beat, Living for the Weekend, and Suburban Knights.