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Hard-Fi
Hard-Fi are an English indie rock band, formed in 2003 in Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey. The band's most recent lineup before going on hiatus consisted of Richard Archer (lead vocals and guitar), Kai Stephens (bass guitar and backing vocals) and Steve Kemp (drums and backing vocals). Founding member Ross Phillips (guitar and backing vocals) left the band on 6 May 2013 but returned in 2014 to promote the release of their greatest hits album, '' Best of 2004 – 2014'', and the one-off gig on 13 February 2014. They achieved chart success with their third single, " Hard to Beat" and then followed by other successful singles such as " Living for the Weekend" and "Cash Machine", which all reached the top 20 of the UK Singles Chart. Their debut album ''Stars of CCTV'' was released on 4 July 2005, and although receiving critical acclaim (''NME'' called it the 23rd best album of 2005 and it was nominated for the Mercury Prize and two Brit Awards; Best British Group and Best British Rock Ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Contempo (band)
Hard-Fi are an English indie rock band, formed in 2003 in Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey. The band's most recent lineup before going on hiatus consisted of Richard Archer (lead vocals and guitar), Kai Stephens (bass guitar and backing vocals) and Steve Kemp (drums and backing vocals). Founding member Ross Phillips (guitar and backing vocals) left the band on 6 May 2013 but returned in 2014 to promote the release of their greatest hits album, '' Best of 2004 – 2014'', and the one-off gig on 13 February 2014. They achieved chart success with their third single, " Hard to Beat" and then followed by other successful singles such as " Living for the Weekend" and "Cash Machine", which all reached the top 20 of the UK Singles Chart. Their debut album ''Stars of CCTV'' was released on 4 July 2005, and although receiving critical acclaim (''NME'' called it the 23rd best album of 2005 and it was nominated for the Mercury Prize and two Brit Awards; Best British Group and Best British Rock Ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stars Of CCTV
''Stars of CCTV'' is the debut studio album by English indie rock band Hard-Fi. It was first released on 4 July 2005 through Necessary Records and Atlantic Records. It received positive reviews from critics and was nominated for the 2005 Mercury Music Prize. The album reached number one on the UK Albums Chart in January 2006, taking it about five months to reach number one mainly due to the preceding single "Cash Machine" catching the sellers' attention; its original peak position was number six. The album has sold 1.2 million copies worldwide, with over 300,000 in the UK alone. It was certified 2× platinum by the BPI for selling 600,000 copies in the UK. The song "Gotta Reason" is included on the soundtrack of the football video game ''FIFA 06'' and the baseball video game '' MLB 06: The Show'' . Background The majority of ''Stars of CCTV'' was recorded in a variety of unusual acoustic environments – bedrooms, pubs, and played back in Hard-Fi producer Wolsey White's BMW. 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Archer
Richard Archer (born 18 January 1977) is an English singer-songwriter and guitarist. He is the lead vocalist, guitarist, principal songwriter and main composer of indie rock band Hard-Fi. Hard-Fi have produced several top 10 hits and two No. 1 albums. The influence of Archer's hometown of Staines is often evident in his lyrics. He fronted a band called Contempo from 1997 until 2001. Early life and education Archer was born in Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey. He is a music graduate from Kingston University. He grew up in Staines, a suburban location of North West Surrey which is a huge influence in the lyrics of the songs he has written with band Hard-Fi. Archer explains, "There's no record shops, there's no decent pubs, there's no venues, there's no decent clothes shops. Look around, it's quite pleasant but if you're a young person living here then you're into a certain type of music – chart house – and a certain fashion, and if you're not into that there is nothing here for y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Once Upon A Time In The West (album)
''Once Upon a Time in the West'' is the second studio album by English indie rock band Hard-Fi. It was released on 3 September 2007 on Necessary/Atlantic and Warner Music UK. It reached #1 in the UK Album Chart in the first week of its release, and #5 in the European Top Albums. Overview The first single from the album, "Suburban Knights", was released on 20 August 2007, reaching #7 in UK charts and a download only release on 13 August 2007. This was followed by " Can't Get Along (Without You)" on 12 November 2007 charting at #45. It reached #1 in Peru, one week after being released and staying there for two weeks. On 10 March 2008, ' I Shall Overcome' became the third single to be released from ''Once Upon a Time in the West''. It reached #4 in South America and hitting #35 in the UK singles chart The album's cover artwork has received some mixed publicity for being different. The band's frontman, Richard Archer, stated the band wanted "to break the rules," and it was labelle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Good For Nothing (song)
"Good for Nothing" is a single by English indie rock band Hard-Fi. It is the first single from their third studio album ''Killer Sounds''. The single cover does not bear the "Parental Advisory" sticker, despite the profanity used during the chorus. It was released as a digital download on 17 June 2011, and soon after received a "Song of the Week" designation from The Tune. Music video The official music video was filmed in Barcelona, Spain. It features Hard-Fi walking around the Tibidabo area, while there are shots of the Temple Expiatori del Sagrat Cor. There are also appearances of Sant Martí, El Raval and an official RCD Espanyol shirt, the non-touristic and commercial part from Barcelona. Track listing 7" single # Good for Nothing # Good for Nothing (Hard-Fi Meets Wrongtom) CD & iTunes single # Good for Nothing # Good for Nothing (Wilkinson Remix) # Good for Nothing (Mark Knight & D. Ramirez Remix) # Good for Nothing (Ray Foxx Remix) # Good for Nothing (Hard-Fi Meets Wron ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Killer Sounds
''Killer Sounds'' is the third studio album by English indie rock band Hard-Fi. It was released on 19 August 2011 in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The iTunes bonus track "Like a Drug" was featured on the deluxe edition of the soundtrack of '' The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1''. Singles * " Good for Nothing" was released as the first single from the album on 17 June 2011 and debuted at number 51 on the UK Singles Chart. * "Fire in the House" was released as the second single on 5 August 2011 and debuted at number 170 on the UK Singles Chart. * "Bring It On" was released as the third single on 24 October 2011 subsequently failing to chart in the UK Singles Chart that week. Critical reception Upon its release, the album received mostly positive reviews from critics. The ''Metro'' gave it four out of five stars, saying: "Hard-Fi’s ''Killer Sounds'' features a collection of punchy potential hits on which a real sense of fun (and, dare we say it, camp) abounds." A ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fire In The House
''Killer Sounds'' is the third studio album by English indie rock band Hard-Fi. It was released on 19 August 2011 in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The iTunes bonus track "Like a Drug" was featured on the deluxe edition of the soundtrack of '' The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1''. Singles * " Good for Nothing" was released as the first single from the album on 17 June 2011 and debuted at number 51 on the UK Singles Chart. * "Fire in the House" was released as the second single on 5 August 2011 and debuted at number 170 on the UK Singles Chart. * "Bring It On" was released as the third single on 24 October 2011 subsequently failing to chart in the UK Singles Chart that week. Critical reception Upon its release, the album received mostly positive reviews from critics. The ''Metro'' gave it four out of five stars, saying: "Hard-Fi’s ''Killer Sounds'' features a collection of punchy potential hits on which a real sense of fun (and, dare we say it, camp) abounds." A ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living For The Weekend (Hard-Fi Song)
"Living for the Weekend" is the fourth single from English indie rock band Hard-Fi, from their debut album, '' Stars of CCTV''. It was released on 5 September 2005 and peaked at number 15 on the UK Singles Chart. "Living for the Weekend" was written by Hard-Fi frontman Richard Archer and has been heavily featured in a Life Style Sports commercial in Ireland and a Carling commercial in the United Kingdom. It has also been featured on the Winter Olympics Special of BBC's ''Top Gear'' and in the '' CSI'' episode " Time of Your Death". The single cover does not bear the "Parental Advisory" sticker in spite of the lyrics: "Ah shit!" about halfway through the song. The radio edit replaces this with 'Hey, hey' from the first verse. The Sugababes also covered this song, which appeared on their single " Follow Me Home" as well as the ''Radio 1's Live Lounge'' compilation. Background "Living for the Weekend" began as a demo with Archer's previous band "Contempo" before they had split ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bring It On (Hard-Fi Song)
"Bring It On" is the third single from English indie rock band Hard-Fi's third studio album ''Killer Sounds''. It was released on 24 October 2011, but failed to chart. However, the single is featured in adverts for the popular ''Football Manager 2012'' game. The single cover does not bear the "Parental Advisory" sticker, despite the profanity used during the second verse. Music video The music video for "Bring It On" was filmed during September 2011 at Electric Brixton The Fridge was a nightclub in the Brixton area of South London, England, founded, in 1981, by Andrew Czezowski and Susan Carrington, who had run the The Roxy (Covent Garden), Roxy during punk music's heyday in 1977. The Fridge closed on 17 ... in London during Hard-Fi's ''Killer Sounds'' Tour. Reception "Bring It On" received mixed reviews from critics. It was given a positive review by ''This Feeling'' magazine, who said: "The third single to be released from ''Killer Sounds'' sees Brit-nominated quarte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Necessary Records
Necessary Records is a record label based in the UK, founded by Warren Clarke, a former A&R executive at London Records and Edel, in 2003. Clarke describes that the label was born out of a creative necessity. "It's an outlet for records that should and must be heard. An outlet for artists that deserve to and will, touch the widest possible audience." It is most notable for being the record label of English indie rock band Hard-Fi The label was responsible for the release of Hard Fi's debut album, '' Stars of CCTV'', before the label secured a two album worldwide licensing deal with Atlantic, which saw the album re-released in the UK and subsequently nominated for a Mercury Prize and two Brit Awards. The album also peaked at #1 in the UK albums chart in January 2006, reaching sales of 1.2 million copies worldwide, with over 830,000 in the UK alone. The band's second album, ''Once Upon a Time in the West'', released by Necessary/Atlantic, also reached #1 on the UK album charts. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Kemp (musician)
Steven Michael "Steve" Kemp (born 29 December 1978) is an English drummer. He was the drummer of indie rock band Hard-Fi. Career Originally from Lancashire, Kemp went to Carnforth High School, before he moved to London in his late teens to take a musical course. Kemp is a big fan of Liverpool F.C. and was originally a drummer for a Dj who happened to be a friend of Richard Archer. When Archer was scouting for members to be in his band, he asked Kemp to be part of it, through Kemp's link with the Dj. In December 2007 he slammed bands such as Led Zeppelin and The Police The Police were an English rock band formed in London in 1977. For most of their history the line-up consisted of primary songwriter Sting (lead vocals, bass guitar), Andy Summers (guitar) and Stewart Copeland (drums, percussion). The Polic ... for charging their fans £100 for tickets to their live concerts. He said "I know these old bands have a huge legacy but paying over £100 for a ticket is a jo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Staines-upon-Thames
Staines-upon-Thames is a market town in northwest Surrey, England, around west of central London. It is in the Borough of Spelthorne, at the confluence of the River Thames and Colne. Historically part of Middlesex, the town was transferred to Surrey in 1965. Staines is close to Heathrow Airport and is linked to the national motorway network by the M25 and M3. The earliest evidence of human activity in the area is from the Paleolithic and, during the Neolithic, there was a causewayed enclosure on Staines Moor. The first bridge across the Thames at Staines is thought to have been built by the Romans and there was a settlement in the area around the modern High Street by the end of the 1st century CE. Throughout the middle ages, Staines was primarily an agricultural settlement and was held by Westminster Abbey. The first surviving record of a market is from 1218, but one may have taken place near St Mary's Church in the Anglo-Saxon period. The industrialisation of Staines ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
