Long-distance relationships: they’re tough, right? You’ve got the miles, the time zones, the occasional heartbreak from bad Wi-Fi, and the constant struggle to stay connected. Well, 3,482 Miles by The Atlantic Union Project is kind of like that—but way more hardcore and far less prone to failure after a whiskey and raki-fueled weekend bender. This EP, born from band members residing on opposite sides of the Atlantic,  united by their love for music. The title being a nod to the literal distance between them.

From The Actuary to Wait Indoors, this EP nails every melodic hardcore element you crave: aggression, heart, and killer choruses—looking at you, Trustworthy and Strings Attached wrap things up with a punch of reality—like a slap in the face, but in the best way. The Atlantic Union Project draws influence from bands like Minor Threat, Dag Nasty, and Descendents, and you can definitely hear that with a clear nod to melodic punk. At times, I even got a Millencolin vibe, and the vocals carry that late-Jawbreaker/Sunny Day Real Estate feel, balancing softness and grit. 

The production is top-notch—crisp, open, and punchy, with the perfect balance of melody and grit. I’m really hoping for a full-length soon. CD, LP, tape, or heck, even a gramophone, whatever medium it’s released on,  I’ll be picking it… Georgios V.

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