Sean Silverman stated, "We've always tapped into this heavier rock sound when we were like rehearsing, but it never translates on to a record.
[4] Ashley Cardenas of Melodic Magazine stated, "immediately and inevitably gets stuck in your head.
The catchy beat mixed with the heavy synth and passionate lyrics are a recipe for a hit song.
"[5] The music video for "Hardcore Romance" premiered on August 23, 2024, and was directed by Alexa San Roman, who worked with the group on their previous single "Unlovable".
Shot in a red light atmosphere, the group is shown performing the song in an underground club, while two men are caught "in the middle of a love tug-of-war," fighting for each other's attention throughout the video.