Andrew Patrick of The Carolyn: On DIY Punk, Orgcore & Not Giving Up

Andrew Patrick from The Carolyn jumped on the mic with me this week, and we got into a really honest, really funny conversation about what it takes to keep a band going when you’ve also got a day job, a life, and a limited supply of vacation days.We talked about the band’s new single and upcoming album (which they announced literally right after we recorded), how they’ve never really followed the typical release playbook, and what it’s like trying to stay visible online without feeling like a walking algorithm. Andrew doesn’t fake it—he just tells it like it is. Which includes European fans who’ll give you a place to crash, feed you dinner, and then casually tell you your voice sucked that night.We also got into the band’s sound, which pulls from a lot of directions without losing its identity, and the very unromantic origin of their name (it involves a dorm, some questionable decisions, and zero branding foresight). Somehow it all adds up.Other things we covered:FEST in Gainesville and why Andrew would move there if he couldThe strange warmth of Florida punkOrgcore, sort ofHis love for Charli XCX (pre-brat, too)And a Florida band called Rutterkin you should definitely check outI’ve been a fan of The Carolyn for a while, but this conversation made me appreciate what they’re building even more.–– HaydenSongs in this episode (in order):Nosebleeds, A.M., Case InfinitoIntroduction music Blood Sugar Blues by former First Spin guest, Drew White.If you enjoyed this episode, it’d mean a lot if you left a quick review—it's one of the best ways to help new listeners find the show.And if you want to hear more artists worth your time, follow First Spin on social:📱 TikTok📸 InstagramOfficial Spin Podcast Spotify PlaylistOfficial Spin Podcast Apple PlaylistThanks for listening—see you next week.