Atlanta’s The Carolyn are one of the great “under the radar” punk bands. Billing themselves as a melodic punk band who “make music for overthinkers”, their classic sound – drawing heavily from the classic influence of Face To Face and Strike Anywhere – relies as much on rousing hooks and huge, accessible melodies as punky riffs.

Their upcoming EP ‘Pyramid Scheme of Grief’ (due for release on October 3rd, via 59 X Records in the US and Disconnect Records in the UK) is packed with short, punchy songs. So short, in fact, that the band have decided to combine two of them as a promotional tool.

The first half of ‘White Russians’ is very Ataris-esque and the combo of crashy rhythms and very melodic vocals sets a typical Carolyn contrast in place almost immediately. The verse sets a solid sound in place with some great vocals, but its when slowing down for the number’s second half when the band adopts a sound that’s inspired by Face To Face and the largely overlooked alt rock band Mother May I that everything really starts to impress. The bass sound is great, and the unashamedly 90s melodies show how this band are keen to move beyond basic punk pop by numbers. ‘And The Infinite Void’ takes the Ataris influence by the scruff of its neck and really runs with it. The punchy rhythm and ringing guitars are a dead ringer for the ‘So Long Astoria’ era material, and coupled with a great gang vocal on the hook, it becomes an instant classic in melodic punk terms. Sure, it’s a little predictable, but it shows off a tight musical unit at work, and in tandem with some superb vocals, it really helps helps to build excitement for the forthcoming EP.

Watch the new video clip below.