Members Jesse Dryfhout and Christopher John (then Chris Moerman) were high school classmates who played in a band called Molly[2] along with Shaun Bennett and McKenzie Dougall.
Originally, Dryfhout was the band's drummer but began working with John on songwriting and vocals[3] after writing the song "Everybody".
Released independently in early 2001, the album quickly sold out of its first pressing as Stabilo Boss gained more popularity in the local Vancouver music scene.
About a year later, a DJ at Vancouver's XFM radio station decided to play "Everybody" on their music competition show, Chaos.
[5] Due to the increased exposure, the band sold 5000 copies of their album and reached the notice of major labels.
While considering contract offers from major labels, the band recorded a new album at Mushroom Studios in Vancouver, owned by John Wozniak (Marcy Playground).
[2] In 2003, Stabilo was the only independent artist to be nominated for Best New Rock Group in the Canadian Radio Music Awards.
[11] It was played on radio stations across Canada (and in nearby U.S. areas such as Detroit), rising to Number 1 on the Canadian charts.
[15] In 2012, Marcy Playground released the album Lunch, Recess & Detention, which included the song "Brand New Day", featuring vocals by Jesse Dryfhout.
[16][17] Bass player Karl Williaume now plays with Canadian reggae singer Caleb Hart as a member of The Royal Youths.