Why these 2000s indie heroes are back and bigger than ever

Luke Pritchard of The Kooks and Richard Archer of Hard-Fi reflect on their experiences in the 2000s indie music scene, which saw their bands rise alongside others like Franz Ferdinand and Kaiser Chiefs. Despite their success, they acknowledge the shift in music trends post-2008, when radio turned away from indie bands, leading to a decline in opportunities and excitement in their careers. Exhausted from the pressures of the industry, both artists took a step back to explore other pursuits after feeling disconnected from the evolving music landscape.