"hard life," the long-awaited return after their legal dispute with Easy Jet and name change from "easy life" to "hard life." This is the first single from the new album `onion.' The new record showcases a more personal side to Murray's storytelling and touches on parting ways with previous band member, Murray's break up from his long-term relationship, his new creative direction, moving to Japan and the fallout with Easy Jet. hard life's previous two albums finished at #2 in the UK album charts.
Release date:
July 18, 2025
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