Acrpost: A Project of the Pacific Association of Artist Run Centres

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Rock is positively littered with overnight success stories, but the groups with staying power are usually the ones that honed their chops first. It's been a decade since the boys of Stabilo began rocking out at suburban B.C. barn parties, but their first major label full-length Happiness & Disaster reveals the slow-burning band is finally ready to blow up. Like the album title itself, Stabilo is defined by dichotomy, by the distinct but complimentary songwriting styles of Jesse Dryfhout and Christopher John, who combine acoustic and electric guitars while taking turns on lead vocals and keyboards. "We both tackle darker subjects," says Chris, "but my songs might be infused with a little bit more hope. Musically my songs are more in major keys so come across as happier, but I wouldn't des... more...