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Still Eighteen

STILL EIGHTEEN

BIO: The members of Still Eighteen consider themselves to be non-conformists and questioners of the status quo. This attitude is reflected in many of their songs that tackle topics like, war, greed, poverty, and environmental degradation. Emerging Indie Bands Blog dubbed the band a “rock protest trio”. However, not all of Still Eighteen’s music follows these themes. For example, their light-hearted song, “You Hit Me Like a Drug” and the accompanying funny music video went viral on Facebook with thousands of shares and over 1,000,000 views!

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Still Eighteen is being interviewed on The Breakdown with Allison Dore on SiriusXM on the Canada Talks channel about the band's new single, "I'm Finding It Hard to Believe in Something"!

till Eighteen's latest single, "I'm Finding It Hard to Believe in Something" is out!

"You can tell that Still Eighteen have pulled from deep inside on this one and it leaves us with a tune that has a dose of yearning that is rare. A real person singing real songs is always something to laud and to relate to... Still Eighteen is pleasant company in a world that has a shortage of such things.” -- mp3hugger

"Meaningful and deep, the lyrics and content are certainly relevant for our times." -- Independent Music Reviews

"A strong emotive 90s rock sound which shines on the big vocal performance.” -- We All Want Someone To Shout For

“I loved the range of the vocal and it reminded me a lot of classic rock bands that I like.” -- Rock The Pigeon Music

"It is an easy listening song with an addictive groove, live performing vibes, positive energy and catchy elements all along the way.” – Metalhead Community Magazine

"Still Eighteen is not your average alt-rock band, this dynamic trio is made up of a mother, father and daughter. That’s right, they’re a family band. But if you’re expecting warm ’n’ fuzzy, sing-songy tunes, you can ditch that image — and replace it with one where Jack and Meg White of the White Stripes have a badass baby that grows up to join them. The family that plays together SLAYS together." Darryl Sterdan of "Tinnitist" - One of Canada's most-followed Music Critics “Still Eighteen is an excellent, excellent band" Steve Van Zandt's Underground Garage Channel, SiriusXM

Oh heck yes! We’ve seen bands composed of childhood friends, brothers and sisters. However when you have a father, a mother and a daughter tearing the house down like Still Eighteen does, it’s quite the sight to see...” — Noble Vybe

"The family that plays together SLAYS together." -- Tinnitist

“Their signature sound of interweaving vocals, create a wide dynamic range, again allowing Still Eighteen their point of difference.” – Emerging Indie Bands

Still Eighteen is a unique alternative rock band made up of Canadian rockers: Joey, Samantha, and Karen.

STILL EIGHTEEN “Still Eighteen is an excellent, excellent band" Steve Van Zandt's Underground Garage Channel, SiriusXM

Oh heck yes! We’ve seen bands composed of childhood friends, brothers and sisters. However when you have a father, a mother and a daughter tearing the house down like Still Eighteen does, it’s quite the sight to see...” — Noble Vybe

"The family that plays together SLAYS together." -- Tinnitist

“Their signature sound of interweaving vocals, create a wide dynamic range, again allowing Still Eighteen their point of difference.” – Emerging Indie Bands

Still Eighteen is a unique and exciting alternative rock band made up of Canadian rockers: Joey, Samantha, and Karen.

Still Eighteen includes former Platinum Blonde and Trixie Goes Hollywood singer Joey Ciotti, along with his wife Karen on drums and daughter Samantha on bass.

Initially a fan in the crowd, Karen caught Joey’s eye at a Toronto-area gig and instantly knew he was ‘the one.’ Over the course of dating, marriage, and having their daughter, the pair had long dreamt of living life at a more tropical pace, specifically in the Dominican Republic, having explored the island on rusty, rented motorcycles during multiple vacations.

Their life-changing move to a small, coastal town in the D.R., best known for its kite-surfing (their favorite sport), had a profound effect on the whole family. “It really expanded our world view,” Karen recalls. This new perspective ignited Joey’s creative inspiration and his songwriting flourished.

With such free and musical spirits at the helm, it was predestined that Samantha would catch the musical bug; at age eight, she started an all-girl rock band, Crush, and frequently opened for Joey’s band across island gigs. She started playing bass and writing her own material in her pre-teens, with her skills expanding to co-writing status alongside her dad.

In the meantime, Karen’s many years of exposure to the music world throughout Joey’s music career -- and now it being her daughter's passion -- was the catalyst for Karen becoming a serious drummer.

Still Eighteen was born!

“We hope you enjoy the music – ROCK ON!” Joey, Karen & Samantha

Still Eighteen's new single "The Devil's Gonna Take Me" is out! "I like the variation in the track musically, reminds me a little bit of Arcade Fire (or even Meatloaf) in its variety within the same track." -- Pop Occulture

"This has the gunslinger feel of a proper piece of classic rock, riffs are firing and a singer who lives in the shadows ready to leap upon the weakest among us. It has a dirty sheen for sure, a slithery personality to boot... there is so much happening here that you have to stick around till the end to hear what's coming next." -- mp3hugger

"Blues-inspired Black Keys esque rock sound, well performed and produced..." -- We All Want Someone To Shout For

"Upbeat, catchy and swaggering slice of fuzzed up alt-rock jam; riffs roar and beats stomp and swagger while it is adorned with hooks you could hang your hat on.” -- BarryGruff

"Super dynamic rock song!” -- Metalhead Community Magazine

"Enjoyed the lyrical delivery... Loved the danceable element to the track... Great Instrumentation!" -- Hard Of Hearing

"Has a lot of good energy and driving sounds on this one!" -- Austin Town Hall

"Love the energy in your music. The beat is lively and the drift into the ethereal is really magically done... I really love your production and the super sounding vocals, it really rocks!" -- Silver Horizon

Still Eighteen's new single & music video for their song "Gubalinda" is getting lots of positive press!

"Bright, upbeat and an infectious slice of dramatic and energetic indie-rock. It swaggers with attitude and buzzes with an electric energy as guitars fizz and riffs soar, and powerful vocals deliver rousing anthemic fervour. It is a huge powerhouse tune filled with dramatic elegance...” Barry Gruff

"Good rattle to this rocker and well delivered...” Bristol Funk Music Blog

"I love the lyrics in this song - brilliant supernatural elements here!... The overall song structure is also very well done... I also really love the "she's gubalinda" chorus... " Common Sense

"Vocal is VERY Bowie esque which is rather outstanding, honestly I close my eyes and it almost seems like this is a new Bowie track.” A1234 Music Blog

“...the songs’ alternative and unique idiosyncrasies takes the listener into a realm that didn’t exist before... Counter intuitive rhythms, interesting pace in its vibe, and vocals that are as cosmically contrasting as any other, the layers of fun and deviance comes through with flying colors. Still Eighteen is unique, to say the least. What a family!" Come Here Floyd

“...Gubalinda has a unique vibe...” Rex Dow

“We really liked the unique sound... the energy and the great instrumentation... really appreciated the strong vocal performance as well!”  Maisonneuve Music

"Nice tuneful song, singer has an impressive voice and all instruments sound rich.” Javierpdlr

"That grungy meets White Stripes feel is cool!” Analogue Trash

“Nice instrumental, good groovy garage rock...” Grotesqualizer

“... really unique ideas and visuals...” Born Music

“Gubalinda def giving off those glam vibes...” Buffablog

Still Eighteen's single & music video for "Gubalinda" is out! "Bright, upbeat and an infectious slice of dramatic and energetic indie-rock. It swaggers with attitude and buzzes with an electric energy as guitars fizz and riffs soar, and powerful vocals deliver rousing anthemic fervour. It is a huge powerhouse tune filled with dramatic elegance...”

BarryGruff

"Vocal is VERY Bowie esque which is rather outstanding, honestly I close my eyes and it almost seems like this is a new Bowie track.” A1234

"That grungy meets White Stripes feel is cool!” Analogue Trash

“Nice instrumental, good groovy garage rock...” Grotesqualizer

“... really unique ideas and visuals...” Born Music

“Gubalinda def giving off those glam vibes...” Buffablog

A Canadian rock band in the name of Still Eighteen is getting the right attention from numerous auditors. If you think this is another teen band, think again. Don’t let the name fool you. Though the three members composed of Karen, Joey and Samantha are well matured and over their teenage years, they are as young artistically, and hungry for more. Their latest single, ‘Carnivore’ shows just how right we are in this statement.

You must tune into ‘Carnivore’ to discover the fiery vocals of Joey (lead singer/guitarist) and Samantha (vocalist/ bassist) plus the catchy and hard-hitting drumming of Karen (vocalist/drummer). ‘‘Carnivore” falls firmly in line with Still Eighteen’s signature hard-hitting style following their debut EP Bullets to Dust’s focus on themes like war, greed, and environmental degradation.

Co-written by Joey and Samantha, and inspired by today’s arguably overly materialistic society, a listen through “Carnivore” reveals a driving alt. rock song that satirically depicts a man’s insatiable greed with no regard for the consequences.

'Samantha was only a small child at the time, but I held onto the vision. Here I am in Still Eighteen with my precious daughter, and my amazing wife, too!'

— Joey Ciotti, Still Eighteen

Still Eighteen - whose members are based in Toronto and the Dominican Republic - is a particular band when it comes to its members. We’ve seen bands composed of childhood friends, brothers and sisters. However when you have a father, a mother and a daughter tearing the house down like Still Eighteen does, it’s quite the sight to see (taking nothing away from other rock bands). Joey and Karen can be very proud of themselves as they’ve worked extremely hard to be where they’re at with their family and forming this amazing band."

https://www.noblevybe.com/new-music/2019/2/12/still-eighteen-is-hungry-for-more-in-carnivore

Still Eighteen thanks SiriusXM Canada for the interview about their new song, "Carnivore" on Canada Talks (channel 167) with Anthony Furey!

Still Eighteen thanks the UK based music blog, Bluesbunny for the review of their latest single, "Carnivore"!

"Canadian alt rockers Still Eighteen take a shot at capitalism with the lyrics to their song “Carnivore” yet still fill the sonics up with all the power chords and take it to the bridge in a Camaro attitude that The Man likes. You will probably like it too."

Still Eighteen gives a big thank you to Tinnitist, one of Canada's biggest music blogs, and Darryl Sterdan for exclusively premiering their new music video for their song, "Carnivore" They're feeling the love for and from their home country!

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Still Eighteen is performing on the main stage at the Splash of Style Festival with Wyclef Jean and other great artists on Friday, Oct 12th in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic! When buying tickets put Still Eighteen in the notes and the first 5 buyers will get a free VIP upgrade!

Still Eighteen is interviewed by Indie Hoy; one of Latin America's premier music blogs!

http://www.indiehoy.com/descubrir/conoce-still-eighteen-trio-rock-alternativo-familia/

Still Eighteen's Karen and Samantha are interviewed on Italian radio station "Lady Radio" 102.1 in Florence, Italy for the band's show at Hard Rock Cafe, Florence!

Still Eighteen's songs Bullets & Dust and Pretty Thing from their debut EP Bullets to Dust are now being played on radio stations Escape 88.9, La Rocka FM 97.1 and X 102.1 FM, CFBX, Hot Wax Radio, 94.9 The Rock, Wolf Internet Radio, The Next Big Thing Radio Show and more! Still Eighteen is featured in 7th place on Emerging Indie Band's list of top bands for 2017! Still Eighteen's debut EP "Bullets to Dust" is featured on UK's music blog, The 'Spill for their "Sounds on Sunday" segment! Still Eighteen is "Readers' Choice" for "Band of the Month" for their debut EP, "Bullets to Dust" on UK's Emerging Indie Bands Blog! Still Eighteen's song "Pretty Thing" from their debut EP, "Bullets to Dust" is on Hype Machine! Still Eighteen's debut EP, "Bullets to Dust" is included in Pause & Play's list of new releases! Entertainment Weekly named Pause & Play one of “the 100 greatest Web sites”! Still Eighteen's debut EP, "Bullets to Dust" is reviewed by Emerging Indie Bands Blog:

"The Dominican Republic based Canadian originating protest-rock trio Still Eighteen are set to release their début EP Bullets To Dust on the 9th of December...

Still Eighteen are able to fulminate against a system of geo-political rectitude whilst becoming neither belligerent nor pleading as the bluesy-rock guitar echoes across the room to accompaniment of punctuated drum skins whilst punctilious bass lays with burnished vocal as the music spirals around the room and delivers sounds of incredulity that the world has become one of tribal in-fighting promulgated by those with no vested interest other than for their own amusement and betterment on the skeletons of those they abuse.

From the four track release the opener – and my pick of the EP – also the title – Bullets To Dust."

http://emergingindiebands.com/still-eighteen-bullets-to-dust-audio/