18th & Addison

American punk rock duo April 2025 18th & Addison Toms River, New Jersey, United States Punk rock Pop punk 2013–present Wiretap Records Kevin Cornell http://www.tunecore.com/blog/2016/07/interview-18th-addison-pop-punk-power-duo-discuss-new-album.html Interview: 18th & Addison - Pop punk Power Duo Discuss New Album, Label, & More TuneCore 2016-07-14 2016-09-18https://www.sonicbids.com/band/18thandaddison/ About 18th & Addison Sonicbids 2016-09-17 Management: Waldman Management http://ashleytalentinternationalllc.com/18th-addison/ 18th & Addison - Ashley Talent International, llc Ashley Talent International LLC 2016-09-18 https://web.archive.org/web/20160924061417/http://ashleytalentinternationalllc.com/18th-addison/ 2016-09-24 dead *Tom Kunzman Kait DiBenedetto http://www.18thandaddison.com/ 18th & Addison is an American Punk rock duo from Toms River, New Jersey, formed in 2013. The band consists of vocalists and guitarists Tom Kunzman and Kait DiBenedetto. The group released their Little Parasites EP in 2015 its debut studio album Makeshift Monster in 2016, an EP titled Vultures in 2018, and their Old Blues/Modern Love EP in 2019. History 2013–14: Formation 18th & Addison formed in November 2013 as an acoustic duo by Tom Kunzman and Kait DiBenedetto. Kunzman was formerly in the punk band A Criminal Risk and DiBenedetto was one of MTV's first recording artists with her then solo project. She is also the guitarist in the band What's Eating Gilbert, the side project of Chad Gilbert of seminal pop/punk band New Found Glory. The duo met through playing local shows at a youth center. Realizing over time how much they have in common, they started hanging out more and writing songs during their downtime. After the dissolution of their respective bands, the transition was seamless and inevitable.http://www.last.fm/music/18th+&+Addison/+wiki About 18th & Addison Last.fm 2015-06-30 2016-09-17https://www.sonicbids.com/band/18thandaddison/ About 18th & Addison Sonicbids 2016-09-17https://www.reverbnation.com/artist_4651438/bio 18th & Addison Bio ReverbNation 2016-09-17 When the band transitioned from acoustic to live, first they would cover songs and then started writing their own songs acoustically. According to DiBenedetto, "What was so cool about the recording process was being able to plug in electric guitars, drums, and figure out bass lines. Bringing it to life for us was a little bit different than other bands where they do write all the songs electric maybe at a band practice or something and then bring them to life. For us, it was a totally different way of bringing the songs to life because we were writing them on acoustic guitars, so then it made the songs sound bigger and better than we thought they would. It's been awesome to see how energetic the songs are live."Angela Thomas http://www.stagerightsecrets.com/18th-addisons-kait-dibenedetto-talks-new-album/# 18th & Addison's Kait DiBenedetto Talks New Album Stage Right Secrets 2016-09-06 2016-09-18 The band name came to the duo "one day hanging out at Kait's house. 'Addison' references where Kait grew up, then adding 18, Tom's house number. "We didn't want the name to just be one word, so we thought if we added my house number, it would fill it out nicely and it stuck. 18th & Addison sounds more like a destination or something to me. Plus, that name really represents us as a duo which was and is a big deal to us," said Kunzman.Race, Victoria https://kryptonitemusic.com/2015/03/23/18th-addison/ Interview - 18th & Addison Kryptonite Music 2015-03-23 2016-09-18Tracy Lian http://musicexistence.com/blog/2015/05/27/interview-with-18th-addison-we-kind-of-liked-the-challenge-of-having-to-start-from-the-bottom-again/ Interview with 18th & Addison: "We kind of liked the challenge of having to start from the bottom again..." - Music Existence Music Existence 2015-05-27 2016-09-23 The meaning behind the name is the band's homes, families, and "where we were when this all started for us meaning our relationship as well as our music."Jordan Mohler http://killthemusic.net/blog/unsigned-spotlight-18th-addison1 Unsigned Spotlight: 18th & Addison - Kill The Music Kill The Music 2016-08-23 2016-09-18 The first song the band wrote together was "Running" which was later used on their debut extended play. DiBenedetto said the song was, "So old that it was a song before we even thought to take this band serious."Race, Victoria https://kryptonitemusic.com/2015/03/23/18th-addison/ Interview - 18th & Addison Kryptonite Music 2015-03-23 2016-09-18Tracy Lian http://musicexistence.com/blog/2015/05/27/interview-with-18th-addison-we-kind-of-liked-the-challenge-of-having-to-start-from-the-bottom-again/ Interview with 18th & Addison: "We kind of liked the challenge of having to start from the bottom again..." - Music Existence Music Existence 2015-05-27 2016-09-23 2015–2017: Debut EP and Makeshift Monster 18th & Addison's debut was their EP, Little Parasites, which was released on January 20, 2015, and contained 7 tracks. Marisol http://musicjunkiepress.com/new-music/18th-and-addison-new-ep-is-a-must-have-for-your-playlist/ 18th & Addison bring to life emotions through their upbeat alt/rock EP. Music Junkie Press 2015-04-29 2016-09-17Chelsea Lewis http://thecelebritycafe.com/2015/02/18th-addison-releases-little-parasites/#.VONlE0oPFCo.twitter 18th & Addison releases 'Little Parasites' The Celebrity Cafe 2015-02-17 2016-09-18 "The both of us feel really, really good about this being our first release together" says Kunzman. "'Little Parasites' is pretty much a culmination of everything we've learned in our past with our old bands, and a lot of self-realization outside of music. It's probably really corny to call it "honest" but that's exactly what it is. We're always learning about ourselves, the world we live in, and life in general and this EP captures where we are, and who we are as people at this time and it's exactly how we want it. I definitely speak for the both of us when I say we haven't been more excited or proud of anything in our entire lives."http://www.last.fm/music/18th+&+Addison/+wiki 18th & Addison's Biography Last.fm 2015-06-30 2016-09-17https://www.reverbnation.com/artist_4651438/bio 18th & Addison Bio ReverbNation 2016-09-17https://www.sonicbids.com/band/18thandaddison/ About 18th & Addison Sonicbids 2016-09-17 The EP's lead single was, "Jealousy."http://wrat.com/2015/08/23/jersey-rock-video-week-jealousy-18th-addison/ (WATCH) Jersey Rock Video of the Week: Jealousy by 18th & Addison - 95.9 The RAT Jersey Rock 2015-08-23 2016-09-18 https://web.archive.org/web/20150908001318/http://wrat.com/2015/08/23/jersey-rock-video-week-jealousy-18th-addison/ 2015-09-08 dead After promoting their EP through shows around the U.S., in June 2016, 18th & Addison announced they were releasing their first studio album in July through their own label. Marisol http://musicjunkiepress.com/new-music/18th-and-addison-set-to-release-second-album-in-july-pre-orders-now-available/ 18th and Addison set to release second album in July, pre-orders now available! Music Junkie Press 2016-06-07 2016-09-18 Makeshift Monster was released on July 15, 2016, and included 11 tracks; the record's lead single was, "War."Marisol http://musicjunkiepress.com/new-music/18th-addison-new-album-makeshift-monster-is-a-pop-punkalt-rock-treasure/ 18th & Addison new album, Makeshift Monster is a pop punk/alt-rock treasure! Music Junkie Press 2016-07-14 2016-09-18 In June 2017, it was announced that 18th & Addison made it as finalists on Ernie Ball: PLAY Warped Tour 2017Ernie Ball http://blog.ernieball.com/contests/ernie-ball-play-warped-tour-2017-winners-round-1/ UPDATED - Ernie Ball: PLAY Warped Tour 2017 Finalists Ernie Ball Blog 2017-06-16 2017-06-21 and were to play in Camden, New Jersey on July 7.https://twitter.com/18thAddison/status/872815652314243072 18th & Addison on Twitter: "Come see us at @VansWarped Tour on Fri. 7/7 in Camden, NJ! Thank you all for watching our videos & sharing the @ernieball link!" 2017-06-08 2017-06-21 Near the end of their set, Kunzman proposed to DiBenedetto on stage and they became engaged at their first appearance at Warped Tour.http://thenewfury.com/wordpress/alt-rock-band-proposes-accepts-stage-vans-warped-tour-watch/ Alt-rock band proposes (and accepts) on stage at Vans Warped Tour - watch New Fury Media 2017-07-08 2017-08-05Andrew Wendowski http://musicmayhemmagazine.com/alternative-rock-band-18th-addison-proposes-accept-stage-2017-vans-warped-tour/ Alternative rock band 18th & Addison Proposes and Accept on Stage at 2017 Vans Warped Tour Music Mayhem Magazine 2017-07-08 2017-08-05https://aestheticmagazinetoronto.com/2017/07/08/watch-18th-and-addison-marriage-proposal-warped-tour/ Watch 18th And Addison's Marriage Proposal at Warped Tour Aesthetic Magazine 2017-07-08 2017-08-05 On September 13, 18th & Addison shared that they wrote a song titled, "Crumble and Crawl" for the short film "Cold & Calculated" which Kunzman would have a role in.https://twitter.com/18thAddison/status/908109299565645824 Update! We've been asked to write a song for @_ColdCalculated! SO STOKED! Get #CrumbleandCrawl Fri. 9/15 for FREE! Twitter 2017-09-13 2018-06-17 Six days later, the band premiered the music video for "Moving Mountains" through New Noise Magazine.Tony Shrum http://newnoisemagazine.com/18th-addison-moving-mountains-video/ Video Premiere: 18th & Addison - "Moving Mountains" New Noise Magazine 2017-09-19 2017-10-14 They released their cover of "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" on the day of Thanksgiving as a free download exclusively on their website up until the end of the year.https://twitter.com/18thAddison/status/935577793663991809 You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch. Available now exclusively on ... From now until New Years Day! Get on it. Twitter 2017-11-27 2018-06-17 2018: Vultures On February 13, 2018, 18th & Addison announced that they would be opening for New Found Glory on the Sick Tour XL in May.https://twitter.com/18thAddison/status/963458084252389378 Here it is! We're opening for our friends in @newfoundglory at @thestonepony on Sun. 5/27! We'll be kicking things off on the indoor Acoustic stage! Come early & sing with us. Get tix here 👉🏻 Twitter 2018-02-13 2018-06-17 They announced on March 3 that their second EP, titled Vultures, was to be released on June 1, 2018.https://twitter.com/18thAddison/status/970026154185850880 Our new EP #Vultures is coming this summer. Available Fri. 6/1/18 on all digital platforms & physical copies only at ... Twitter 2018-03-03 2018-06-17 The lead single from the album, "Time Bomb," was released on April 13https://twitter.com/18thAddison/status/975885906778390529 Okay, here's the exciting news... The 1st single from #Vultures is called 'Time Bomb' & it's going to be available for download & streaming on 4/13/18. You can pre-order it right now on @iTunes! Here we go! Timebomb - Single by 18th & Addison Twitter 2018-03-19 2018-06-17 and its music video premiered on the 20th through mxdwn.Matt Matasci https://music.mxdwn.com/2018/04/20/news/mxdwn-premiere-18th-addison-show-classic-punk-swagger-in-new-video-for-time-bomb/ mxdwn PREMIERE: 18th & Addison Show Classic Punk Swagger in New Video for "Time Bomb" mxdwn Music 2018-04-20 2018-06-17 Ace Frehley "Spaceman" On October 19, 2018, it was announced that DiBenedetto and Kunzman were featured co-writers on the song "Mission To Mars", track seven on Ace Frehley's (former guitarist of KISS) brand new album "Spaceman". 2019 and "Old Blues / Modern Love" On May 28 the band announced they would be releasing a new single titled "Leeches". This would be the first mention of new music since releasing their EP Vultures in June 2018. Although no mention of a release date just yet, the band posted a Spotify presave link on our social media platforms. On July 11, 2019, just two months after announcing the single, Wiretap Records announced that they had signed the band and that a new EP would be due out in September. On September, 6th, 2019, the band released their 4-song EP, "Old Blues / Modern Love". The band has described this release as their favorite thus far and it features their single "Leeches". The band released a music video for "Leeches" and represents letting go of the negativity around you and moving on. On October 25, 2019, Kait and Tom married after almost 9 years of dating. "Broke Down in Babylon" In 2021, 18th & Addison released their single "Broke Down in Babylon" featuring Fred Mascherino of Taking Back Sunday. Amidst the crippling conditions of COVID-19, the band decided to self-release, direct and film the music video for Broke Down in Babylon themselves from their home using only an iPhone, an old lighting rig, and white tablecloths as a backdrop. This video also features Fred Mascherino. Musical style and influences 18th & Addison's music style has generally been regarded as alternative rockhttp://www.last.fm/music/18th+&+Addison/+wiki 18th & Addison's Biography Last.fm 2015-06-30 2016-09-17https://www.reverbnation.com/artist_4651438/bio 18th & Addison Bio ReverbNation 2016-09-17 Marisol http://musicjunkiepress.com/alternative-rock/18th-addison-band-day/ 18th & Addison is our Band of the Day Music Junkie Press 2015-02-06 2016-09-17 and pop punk.Tracy Lian http://musicexistence.com/blog/2015/05/27/interview-with-18th-addison-we-kind-of-liked-the-challenge-of-having-to-start-from-the-bottom-again/ Interview with 18th & Addison: "We kind of liked the challenge of having to start from the bottom again..." - Music Existence Music Existence 2015-05-27 2016-09-23Kevin Cornell http://www.tunecore.com/blog/2016/07/interview-18th-addison-pop-punk-power-duo-discuss-new-album.html Interview: 18th & Addison - Pop punk Power Duo Discuss New Album, Label, & More TuneCore 2016-07-14 2016-09-18 18th & Addison has expressed appreciation for Chuck Raganhttp://rockyourlyrics.com/little-parasites-interview-with-18th-addison/ Little Parasites - Interview with 18th & ADDISON Rock Your Lyrics 20 February 2015 2016-09-18 The Clash,Tracy Lian http://musicexistence.com/blog/2015/05/27/interview-with-18th-addison-we-kind-of-liked-the-challenge-of-having-to-start-from-the-bottom-again/ Interview with 18th & Addison: "We kind of liked the challenge of having to start from the bottom again..." - Music Existence Music Existence 2015-05-27 2016-09-23 Elvis Presley, Alkaline Trio,Race, Victoria https://kryptonitemusic.com/2015/03/23/18th-addison/ Interview - 18th & Addison Kryptonite Music 2015-03-23 2016-09-18 New Found Glory and Panic! At The Disco.Mariah Spiering http://www.digitaltourbus.com/artists/18th-addison/18th-addison-dream-tour/ 18th & Addison - DREAM TOUR - Digital Tour Bus Digital Tour Bus 2016-08-08 2016-09-18 Kunzman cited Hot Water Music as a, "huge inspiration," to the bandTroy Michael http://innocentwords.com/innocent-words-presents-iw10-with-18th-addison/ Innocent Words Presents IW10 with 18th & Addison Innocent Words 2015-04-10 2016-09-18 https://web.archive.org/web/20160918233134/http://innocentwords.com/innocent-words-presents-iw10-with-18th-addison/ 2016-09-18 dead and Dibenedetto cited Mest as what brought her and Kunzman together.Kevin Cornell http://www.tunecore.com/blog/2016/07/interview-18th-addison-pop-punk-power-duo-discuss-new-album.html Interview: 18th & Addison - Pop punk Power Duo Discuss New Album, Label, & More TuneCore 2016-07-14 2016-09-18 DiBenedetto's personal influences are Elvis Presley, The Everly Brothers, Green Day, New Found Glory, and Good Charlotte. Kunzman's are Green Day, The Clash, Rancid, Alkaline Trio, Social Distortion and Blink-182.Tracy Lian http://musicexistence.com/blog/2015/05/27/interview-with-18th-addison-we-kind-of-liked-the-challenge-of-having-to-start-from-the-bottom-again/ Interview with 18th & Addison: "We kind of liked the challenge of having to start from the bottom again..." - Music Existence Music Existence 2015-05-27 2016-09-23Kevin Cornell http://www.tunecore.com/blog/2016/07/interview-18th-addison-pop-punk-power-duo-discuss-new-album.html Interview: 18th & Addison - Pop punk Power Duo Discuss New Album, Label, & More TuneCore 2016-07-14 2016-09-18Jordan Mohler http://killthemusic.net/blog/unsigned-spotlight-18th-addison1 Unsigned Spotlight: 18th & Addison - Kill The Music Kill The Music 2016-08-23 2016-09-18 Members Current Tom Kunzman – vocals, guitar(2013–present) Kait DiBenedetto – vocals, bass (2013–present) Touring musicians Brian Dylla – drums, percussion Discography Albums Makeshift Monster (2016) EPs Little Parasites EP (2015) VULTURES EP (2018) Old Blues / Modern Love EP (2019) Singles "Jealousy" (2015) "War" (2016) "Time Bomb" (2018) "Leeches" (2019) "When I'm Alone" (2019) "Broke Down in Babylon" (2021) See also List of alternative rock artists References 30em External links http://www.18thandaddison.bigcartel.com/ Category:Alternative rock groups from New Jersey Category:American rock music duos Category:Pop punk groups from New Jersey Category:Rock music groups from New Jersey Category:Musical groups established in 2013 Category:Musical duos from New Jersey Category:Entertainers from Toms River, New Jersey Category:2013 establishments in New Jersey