Following two number one albums and a Mercury Prize nomination, Hard-Fi released their third album, Killer Sounds. Recorded in the band’s Cherry Lips studio, they worked alongside Stuart Price and Greg Kurstin to evolve their indie rock sound with heavy soul influences throughout. The first single from the record, “Good for Nothing,” showcases lead singer Richard Archer's instantly recognizable vocals, and the ramshackle drums rekindle their Northern soul influences. ¯ Scott Kerr

May 2011

Taking a few years off to rest, travel and reflect on their past works, Hard-Fi are now ready to step back into the limelight and take things forward. Over the past 18 months, Hard-Fi have been working on their long-awaited third album due out in September. Recorded in LA and the band's own Cherry Lips studio in Staines, overall production duties fell to Richard with assistance from Stuart Price (Killers, Madonna) Greg Kurstin (Lilly Allen) & Alan Moulder (Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Killers).

The band have recently completed a run of low key warm up shows (Nottingham, Brighton and Bristol)and the new tracks have slided effortlessly into their sets 'Good For Nothing' rapidly becoming a highlight. The shows are a reminder of just how many massive tracks the band have in their arsenal including 'Tied Up Too Tight', 'Suburban Knights', 'Hard to Beat', 'Cash Machine', 'Living For The Weekend', etc.

• Uncut - 3 stars out of 5 -- "The result is state-of-the-art pop played by a meat-and-potatoes indie band, and sounds a bit like the Stereo MCs."