Melody with raw power

Better late than never, The Anti Archive review ‘3,482 Miles’ by The Atlantic Union Project.

“The Atlantic Union Project, based in Brighton, UK, is a transatlantic musical endeavour that brings together musicians from both the United Kingdom and the United States. On September 9, 2022, the band released "3,482 Miles"—a six-track EP available on CD, vinyl, and digital formats via Engineer Records, Sell The Heart Records, and Shield Recordings. Musically, the project occupies the space between melodic punk, post-punk, and hardcore. With influences ranging from Minor Threat, Dag Nasty, and the Descendents to Hot Water Music, it’s easy to get a sense of the direction they’re heading in.

“From the very first bars, I really like the direction this is taking. The sound is pleasantly melodic while packing a serious punch. The drums provide a powerful drive from the back, while the guitars deliver clean, forceful riffs. I’m particularly impressed by the vocals—they are incredibly strong, instantly catchy, and fit the songs perfectly. All the individual elements mesh together beautifully. The music is bursting with energy, yet it never loses its melodic core. "The Actuary," "Trustworthy," and "Cheap Seats" quickly emerged as my personal favourites; they’re memorable tracks that perfectly encapsulate what I enjoy about this release. The rest of the songs fit in seamlessly, making the six-track collection feel like a cohesive, unified whole.

"3,482 Miles" is a fantastic EP for anyone who appreciates melodic punk and hardcore, especially those who value strong vocal lines. I’m particularly struck by how naturally the band blends melody with raw power. This record will definitely be getting plenty more spins in my player—that’s for sure. A wonderful transatlantic collaboration that truly hits the mark!”

The six track EP, '3,482 Miles' was released on 9/9/22 via Engineer Records, Sell The Heart Records and Shield Recordings on gatefold transparent sea-glass vinyl, digipak hi-fi CD and across all digital channels. The beautiful 12" vinyl sold out in less than two weeks but the CD is on its third pressing and still available here.