Stabilo
Happiness and Disaster
EMI Canada
www.stabilomusic.com
Carla Kavinta
Arts & Entertainment Writer
If the moniker Stabilo sounds familiar to you, it’s because the BC band of the same name snagged it from the name of a highlighter brand. Ironically, it was the same highlighter they used to jot down possible band names. But what poses more of a paradox, though, is their newest album, Happiness and Disaster, which aims to captivate listeners through catchy hooks and lyrics.
Many have probably experienced the inescapable angst after hearing their first single, “Flawed Design,” or the bittersweet sentiment of their most recent release, “Kidding Ourselves.” However, the group often hits a more serious note, tackling songs with topics more on the disaster side, such as “If It Was Up To Me” and “Coffee Spills.” On the lighter side, the band juxtaposes the truth-telling lyricism with lively guitar, bass and percussion arrangements that make it difficult to drive their melodies out of your head.
With an upcoming tour and plans to take on the world, Stabilo celebrates the ups and downs of life with Happiness and Disaster, all the while hoping they won’t remind you of school supplies.