DT: JULY 11, 2024

FM: KELLY WALSH / SRO PR

POST-INDIE ROCK OUTFIT
HARDCASTLE
RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR
DARK AND URGENT NEW TRACK
“PARANOIAC”
OUT DIGITALLY FRIDAY, JULY 12

PRE-SAVE HERE | WATCH MUSIC VIDEO HERE

SONG IS TAKEN FROM BAND’S UPCOMING EP
‘CIRCUIT’
PRODUCED BY ROB CAVALLO (GREEN DAY, GOO GOO DOLLS, MCR)
DUE SEPTEMBER 13
VIA MNRK/ LIMINAL RECORDS

LA-BASED GROUP ANNOUNCE EP RELEASE SHOW AT VIPER ROOM ON SEPTEMBER 20

HARDCASTLE

“A million eyes watching, judging me
So tell me why I’m losing sleep, no dreaming
Anxious thoughts come creeping
All the time
Can anybody rescue me?”
– “Paranoiac” lyrics

Post indie rock outfit HARDCASTLE blend compelling melodies, introspective lyrics, and passion on their upcoming EP CIRCUIT due September 13 via MNRK / Liminal Records. CIRCUIT was produced by Oscar, Golden Globe and multiple Grammy Award-winning producer Rob Cavallo (Green Day, Goo Goo Dolls, My Chemical Romance) with mastering completed by Howie Weinberg (U2, Smashing Pumpkins) and mixing from Mark Needham (The Killers, Imagine Dragons).

HARDCASTLE will release CIRCUIT’s second track—the urgent and dark anthem “Paranoiac”—this Friday, July 12, across digital platforms; pre-save it HERE. The song was recorded with guitarist Tim Pierce (Shinedown, Bon Jovi) who also lent his guitar skills on several other tracks throughout the EP. HARDCASTLE have today (July 11) shared its mind-altering music video which was co-directed by founding member, songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist Graham Laderman. Watch the “Paranoiac” music video now via the band’s YouTube HERE or streaming below.

CIRCUIT chronicles the highs and lows of LADERMAN’s musical journey capturing dark subjects such as mental health struggles and toxic relationships as well as sharing his story of healing, self-discovery, and evolving dreams into reality. HARDCASTLE was originally formed in Nashville in 2018 and saw the band release a series of tracks including hit singles “Mundane” and “Back To You” which combined accumulated over 10 million streams to date and a sold-out tour across the U.S. opening for The Band Camino in 2019. In 2020, Covid hit and its impact forced the dissolution of the band and led to LADERMAN relocating to LA to try to figure out a new path. Shortly after arriving, he was connected with Rob and Lisa Cavallo at Done Deal Management and reformed HARDCASTLE with a refreshed line-up and authentic sound.

HARDCASTLE released the first sample of new music in May with the emotionally gripping and sonically massive “Hostage” and celebrated its release with a sold-out show at Genghis Cohen in Los Angeles alongside Levi Evans. “Hardcastle play indie rock at its finest and most compelling,” said Highwire Daze of the show. “Graham Laderman is such a dynamic, expressive front man who really knows how to bring the listener into his very relatable world of thoughtful, empowering lyrics.” HARDCASTLE will next perform as headliners at the famed Viper Room on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, CA on September 20 following the release of CIRCUIT.

HARDCASTLE – CIRCUIT EP Cover Art

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WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY

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DT: MAY 15, 2024

FM: KELLY WALSH / SRO PR

LA-BASED ALTERNATIVE ROCK OUTFIT
HARDCASTLE
ANNOUNCE NEW EP
‘CIRCUIT’
RECORDED BY LEGENDARY PRODUCER
ROB CAVALLO (GREEN DAY, GOO GOO DOLLS, MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE)
DUE SEPTEMBER 13
VIA MNRK

REVEAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR THE
EP’S GRIPPING DEBUT TRACK
“HOSTAGE”
OUT DIGITALLY FRIDAY, MAY 17
WATCH IT NOW HERE;
PRE-SAVE “HOSTAGE” HERE

BAND PLAN HOMETOWN SHOW ON
MAY 22 AT GENGHIS COHEN
WITH SPECIAL GUEST LEVI EVANS
TICKETS ON SALE HERE

HARDCASTLE
l-r: Noah Christian, Raul ‘Perro’ Murillo (bottom center), Graham Laderman, Jason Puma
Credit: Kay Pham-Nguyen

Los Angeles-based alternative rock group HARDCASTLE blend compelling melodies, introspective lyrics, and passion to create a sound that speaks to everyone. Originally formed in Nashville in 2018 by vocalist/guitarist Graham Laderman, HARDCASTLE broke onto the scene with a sold-out opening tour with The Band Camino and the groundbreaking track “Mundane” which has garnered over 5.6 million streams to date. The band disbanded due to the impact of Covid in 2020 and was reformed by LADERMAN in Los Angeles with a refreshed line-up including bassist Noah Christian, drummer Jason Puma, and guitarist Raul ‘Perro’ Murillo.

HARDCASTLE are excited to announce their new EP CIRCUIT will be released on September 13 via MNRK. Following Graham’s move to LA, he was introduced to Oscar, Golden Globe and multiple Grammy-Award winning producer/manager Rob Cavallo (Green Day, Goo Goo Dolls, My Chemical Romance) and manager Lisa Cavallo who signed him to their management firm, Done Deal Management (ONE OK ROCK). CIRCUIT was produced by Rob, who enlisted guitarist Tim Pierce (Shinedown, Bon Jovi) to record on some of the EP’s tracks before it was sent for mixing by Mark Needham (The Killers, Imagine Dragons) and mastering by Howie Weinberg (U2, Smashing Pumpkins). Diving into themes such as mental health, toxicity, and self-discovery, the record explores Graham’s journey of transformation, healing, and an ever-present love of music.

HARDCASTLE will release the EP’s debut track, the emotionally gripping and sonically massive “Hostage,” this Friday, May 17 across all digital platforms. The band have today, May 15, revealed its riveting performance-based music video exclusively via YouTube. Watch it streaming below or on their channel HERE. Pre-save “Hostage” digitally HERE.

“‘Circuit’ is the culmination of over 10 years of trying to find myself,” shares Graham. “What started as an ember became a roaring flame as I found my way back to my love of music. Getting to work with Rob Cavallo, Tim Pierce, Mark Needham, and my friends to create something I feel wholly represented by is beyond a dream come true. I’ll let the record play now and the music can speak for itself…”

“I loved working with Graham, his enthusiasm and smarts in the rock genre are second to none,” praises Rob Cavallo. “I look forward to seeing the reaction from fans!”

“Hostage was in a way the first song I wrote (with Whakaio Taahi and Davis Naish) that opened the doors for this EP,” says Graham. “It was me saying ‘I’m not going to people please anymore, I’m going to say what I want and ignore the voice in my head that tells me I’m not good enough or that what I’m doing is worthless.’ It’s my experience of breaking out of the cage I had made from inherited and self-imposed beliefs that held me captive, stifling and trapping my identity within.”

HARDCASTLE will celebrate the release of “Hostage” with a hometown show at Genghis Cohen on May 22 with special guest Levi Evans. Tickets for the 18+ show are on-sale now HERE.

HARDCASTLE – CIRCUIT EP Cover Art

CIRCUIT Track Listing
1. Hostage
2. Space Case
3. Circuit
4. No Resolve
5. Paranoiac
6. Down

Find HARDCASTLE online at:
WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY

SRO PR Assets: http://www.sropr.com/portfolio/hardcastle

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For press inquiries/requests, please contact:
SRO PR
Kelly Walsh – kwalsh@sropr.com