Soon after gaining initial traction in Nashville, TN, while supporting The Band Camino on a sold-out national tour in 2019, COVID hit. The four-piece band, known as Hardcastle, went their separate ways, and frontman Graham Laderman left everything he knew for LA. Hardcastle's next chapter began as Laderman sought a realignment with his childhood dream of creating and sharing his music with as many people as possible. Laderman eventually connected with Done Deal Management (Lisa & Rob Cavallo). Through vocal lessons, A&R sessions, guidance, and a ton of writing, Laderman began to find newfound confidence. In August 2023, Laderman arrived at Revolver Studios with Noah Christian (bass), Jason Puma (drums), and producer Rob Cavallo (Green Day, The Goo Goo Dolls, My Chemical Romance, Paramore, and more) to begin recording Hardcastle's upcoming project titled 'Breaking the Circuit.' The project captures the spirit of Laderman's journey of healing, self-discovery, and an ever-present love for music.