The initial roots of the band go back to the summer of 2000. Cliffy was contemplating leaving the Huntingtons in search of a different full-time music gig. He began talks with several musician friends of forming a band that would come across somewhat like a mix of Motorhead & the Ramones. THE REACTION was officially formed in the fall of 2001 immediately following Cliffy's departure from the Huntingtons. Soon after the release of the band's first album, a major lineup change brought new members and a new name. THE STIVS started as nothing more than a continuation of THE REACTION, but after a few tours the band began to take on a life (and a sound) of its own. The band's newest album, entitled The Beat Is Loose, was recorded this past spring and released on September 23rd via the Interpunk.com website.