http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/related-2154-hard-fi/topic-rss.do Hard-Fi RSS feed http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23577023-albarn-and-pals-make-it-up-in-africa-express.do It's taken Africa Express three years to reach London. But Koko's star-studded and surprisingly ego-less marathon was worth the wait. 2008-10-22T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23571202-off-the-record.do African music is about to be very big in London — and it’s all thanks to Damon Albarn, says David Smyth. 2008-10-10T10:52:58Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23480860-rock-of-ages-against-racism.do The Love Music Hate Racism carnival was a true British national party: colourful, vibrant and free to everybody. 2008-04-27T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23480149-weekend-gig-guide.do Whether you prefer a geek chic band, acoustic set or carnival-style concert there is a selection of great gigs to choose from this weekend. 2008-04-24T13:11:10Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23476358-music-carnival-with-a-message.do The Love Music Hate Racism Carnival is set to take over Victoria Park with a host of top acts, including Hard-Fi and Patrick Wolf, on the bill but this event is about more than having a fun day out. 2008-04-09T15:59:47Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23450328-off-the-record.do David Smyth talks to London rapper Taio Cruz about making it big in America and reveals what Billy Bragg is doing behind bars. 2008-03-07T12:35:44Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23428611-archer-just-misses-target.do Hard-Fi seemed unsuited to the Wembley stage during an uneven and frustrating show, relying on blokeish charm rather than major production values. 2007-12-19T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23426081-off-the-record.do In this week's off the record, David Smyth talks about The Feeling, discusses his pick of festive gigs to get you in the christmas mood, and finds out what's new on the world wide web. 2007-12-07T11:38:11Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23421531-remembering-strummer.do This anniversary tribute to the punk icon Joe Strummer, Arms Aloft, was a mess until Billy Bragg rescued it with his pre-finale set. 2007-11-16T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23415258-off-the-record.do Radiohead's long-term creative partner Stanley Donwood talks to David Smyth on the band's decision to practically give their album away. 2007-10-05T09:06:04Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23412004-nash-and-winehouse-join-q-awards-nominees.do London singers Amy Winehouse and Kate Nash are among the favourites nominated for this year's Q Awards. 2007-09-13T07:32:25Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23410807-suburban-knights-in-oxford-st.do Hard-Fi launched their second album, Once Upon A Time In The West, with a Virgin Megastore gig and a 1am signing session for around 300 fans. 2007-09-02T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23410832-stars-of-cctv-return.do They may be known for writing great rock singalongs but Hard-Fi are really just a bunch of loved-up hippies. 2007-09-03T11:14:27Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23410462-cds-of-the-week.do New albums from Hard-Fi, Kano and Spike Wells are among the top CDs of the week. 2007-08-30T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23407850-off-the-record.do David Smyth predicts big things for Liverpudlian Candie Payne, talks about Kanye's latest hook-up and lets us know all that's new in online music. 2007-08-10T09:18:24Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23406004-band-whose-time-is-about-to-come.do Hard-Fi showcased material from their new album Once Upon A Time In The West, which was richer in tone and sharper in vision. 2007-07-26T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/clubbing/review-23395901-pub-club-or-both.do There is something for everyone at the Old Queen's Head, a DJ pub where you can eat, drink and then dance the night away all under one roof. 2007-05-10T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23393106-crawl-on-to-new-sounds.do Arwa Haider looks forward to The Camden Crawl, an annual musical trip around NW1's most famous venues featuring more than 80 of the coolest underground bands around. 2007-04-18T10:57:56Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23390396-park-hit-the-mark-with-a-softer-punch.do Maximo Park were the surprise success story of 2005 with their literate, funny, moving guitar music. Paul Connolly reviews their second album, Our Heavenly Pleasures. 2007-03-26T15:51:23Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23383187-cds-of-the-week.do We take a look at some of the hottest albums released this week including the latest offerings from Norah Jones, the Klaxons and Miles Davis. 2007-01-26T12:20:28Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23381460-critics-choice-top-5-gigs.do Old folkies Vashti Bunyan and Bert Jansch, lairy rockers The Twang, plus a metal outfit and a Swedish multi-instrumentalist are David Smyth's preferred treats. 2007-01-12T10:20:51Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23377764-downloads-of-the-week.do Hard-Fi offer free downloads of their touring antics, Newton Faulkner's taster EP is in download stores now and Damon Albarn's latest venture play a free MySpace gig. 2006-12-11T08:48:54Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23372050-weller-brings-pomp-to-first-electric-prom.do The first night of the Electric Proms opened with the rock equivalent of Jerusalem - the pomp and circumstance of another British institution, Mr Paul Weller. 2006-10-25T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23371893-why-billy-bragg-is-feeling-electric.do British rock is the focus of a new music festival, the Electric Proms, at the Roundhouse. One of its stars, Billy Bragg, tells Nick Curtis: 'We're going back to our roots.' 2006-10-24T09:52:12Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23369333-muse-and-thom-top-the-digital-pops.do Muse and Thom Yorke were the big winners at the BT Digital Music Awards. Each collected two trophies at the fifth annual ceremony dedicated to digital music entertainment. 2006-10-04T08:10:39Z