Still Virgin celebrates more than two decades in Indonesia’s pop punk scene with the release of their fourth album, Still Virgin For Two Decades.
This project stands as a major milestone in their journey. It reflects how far the band has come over the years.
Despite shifts in life, time, and the music industry, their energy still feels strong. Their passion also remains intact, continuing to drive them forward.
After more than ten years away from recording a full album, the band returned to the studio with a mix of emotion and excitement.
The process felt like a long-awaited reunion.
Sammy shared how much he enjoyed returning to the recording environment.
Being back in the studio brought back a familiar and exciting feeling for him.
Meanwhile, Arif reflected on the experience from his own perspective.
He felt that working on a full-length project again gave him a fresh sense of enthusiasm.
It reminded him of the energy that comes with creating something bigger and more complete.
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Still Virgin Over The Years
Their long journey has also shaped how they approach music production.
In their early years during the mid-2000s, they focused on spontaneity and raw energy.
Now, they pay closer attention to sound quality, arrangement, and overall production.
Even so, they continue to carry the same pop punk spirit that defines their identity.
Within the album, Luinika stands out as a key track that reflects the band’s current musical direction.
The song holds personal meaning for several members, as it draws inspiration from family and children.
Because of this, the recording process felt more emotional than usual.
Satriyo noted that the track became one of the most memorable moments during the sessions due to its close connection to his personal life.
Interestingly, many band members also view Luinika as one of the songs that feels most true to Still Virgin.
Its honest lyrics, strong melody, and signature pop punk energy bridge their early identity with their more mature sound today.
Even so, their earlier work still plays an important role in their story.
Some members pointed to Semampu Kita Bersinar as a song that continues to represent their journey, especially in terms of struggle and togetherness since the beginning.
A Story Behind The Album
The album’s creation came with its own challenges.
Most members now balance careers and family life, which made scheduling studio time more difficult.
However, this situation strengthened their collective drive to complete the project with full commitment.
While staying true to their roots, Still Virgin refines its sound on this release.
The band keeps its pop punk foundation but presents it with cleaner arrangements, modern production, and a more accessible feel.
Irmaz explained that the band remains the same at its core, but now shows a more mature version of itself.
The album will arrive in two parts, reflecting both emotional and musical phases.
Side A focuses on reflection and foundation, while Side B explores growth and forward movement.
This structure not only shapes the release strategy but also mirrors the band’s evolution.
In the end, the album goes beyond nostalgia. It represents a new step forward.
The members see it as proof that they are still active, still united, and still creating.
20 Years and Keep Going
For them, reaching 20 years is not just about time. It reflects friendship, trust, and resilience through constant change.
Ryan also highlighted that staying together for two decades has been both their greatest challenge and their most meaningful achievement.
The band describes their journey with words like remarkable, mature, and solid.
Yet one thing remains clear, their story is far from over.
Through Still Virgin For Two Decades, with Luinika and Temukan Aku as focus tracks, they reaffirm a simple message.
They are still here, and they will keep moving forward.
Now, this next chapter also gains new momentum as the band joins SOEX Studios, which will support their future releases.
With experience, renewed energy, and a lasting spirit, Still Virgin steps confidently into the next phase of its musical journey.
