Hard-Fi is a successful alternative rock band from Staines, London known for their unique sound derived from lead singer Richard Archer's strong Cockney accent. Formed in 2003, they gained commercial success with their debut album "Stars of CCTV" in 2005, which reached number 1 on the UK charts. Composed of Richard Archer, Ross Phillips, Steve Kemp, and Kai Stephens, Hard-Fi is influenced by soul and dance music and focuses their lyrics on working class themes.