Atlanta indie-punk trio The Carolyn return with Pyramid Scheme of Grief, a fast and fiery collection of eleven songs that cut deep and vanish just as quickly. Out now through 59 X Records in the U.S. and Disconnect Disconnect Records in the U.K., the album clocks in at only eighteen minutes — but it’s packed with urgency, melody, and emotional weight.
Each track hits like a flare burning through the dark, tracing stories of exhaustion, regret, and late-night self-reflection. The record feels like a diary of collapse and recovery, moving between quiet honesty and full-throttle release. The band blends sharp punk riffs with introspective lyrics, crafting a sound that lands somewhere between heartbreak and defiance.
Pyramid Scheme of Grief features guest appearances from Little Low, Tired Radio, and The Punk Cellist, giving the songs extra depth and texture. The album is filled with the kind of rough-edged emotion that fans of The Menzingers, The Lawrence Arms, or Spanish Love Songs will recognize — that mix of vulnerability and grit that turns pain into something you can shout along to.
The Carolyn have also released a new music video for “I Thought You Were Dead,” now streaming via The Alternative, showcasing the band’s energetic live presence and knack for capturing restless emotion.
Formed in Atlanta, The Carolyn make melodic punk for people still figuring things out — for those who drink too much coffee, overthink their decisions, and somehow keep going anyway. Pyramid Scheme of Grief is their third LP and possibly their most focused work yet. With every track under two and a half minutes, it’s an unfiltered rush of feeling that leaves you both wrecked and recharged.
Catch The Carolyn on tour this fall, including stops at Less Alone Fest, The Broadway, Ortlieb’s, Mocha Market, Smith’s Olde Bar, The Fest, and Part-Time PR Fest.
Watch the video for “I Thought You Were Dead” — available now via 59 X / Disconnect Disconnect Records.
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