HARDY has released the four-track EP, “SIDES,” expanding on the diverse musical influences showcased in his recent song, “Man In The Box.” The new EP explores four distinct elements of HARDY’s sound, moving between gospel-influenced country, Southern rock, grunge and acoustic storytelling.
‘SIDES,’ co-produced by HARDY alongside Zach Abend, Jordan Schmidt and David Garcia, opens with the soulful, gospel-inspired track “By God, celebrating faith and a simpler way of life. “Hell” features Blake Shelton and delivers a heavier, guitar-driven sound, while “King Of The Hill” incorporates grunge influences and hard-rock instrumentation. The collection closes with “Tommy Made The News,” a more restrained, acoustic-driven song built around a fictional narrative that addresses the devastating consequences of tragedy.
HARDY’s previous release, “Man In The Box,” was an ambitious, eight-minute track co-produced by HARDY and David Garcia. Co-written by HARDY alongside Garcia, Chase McGill and Hunter Phelps, the production moved through country, grunge, acoustic singer-songwriter and soul influences, gradually revealing different dimensions of his musical identity. HARDY encouraged listeners to look for the meaning behind ‘Man In The Box,’ which he intentionally leaves somewhat cryptic. “I’m very proud of this song,” HARDY said. “It’s by far, I think, the bravest, or at least the most creative, thing that I’ve done so far. Be prepared, it’s very different – it’s very long, and it’s a journey.”
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