The Lsb Experience

The Stills gained wide recognition for their intricate post-punk revival sound during the heyday of Canadian indie rock music that produced such acts as Broken Social Scene, Wolf Parade, Arcade Fire, and The Unicorns. The band went on to define their own signature sound and amazed the crowds they performed in front of. The Stills have a very atmospheric mood to their music. They use large amounts of delay and reverb on their guitars to create vast, ethereal sounds that echo through the venues they play. Their bass player, Oliver Corbeil, follows the traditional style of post-punk music by keeping his bass lines in the forefront of the music, driving the rhythm. Their sound also contains very dynamic elements. Rhythmic guitars are chucked in a percussive quality contrasting against the thumping bass line, which can be heard in such songs as “Lola Stars and Stripes”. Tim Fletcher also makes a large contribution to the music by singing in a very apathetic way, which creates a droning sound to his vocals that blends in with the atmosphere of the music. He also has been known to exert his vocals as well to create a more energetic vibe to the music. The stage at The Stills’ concert is usually dimly lit creating an atmospheric quality. During more intense parts of the show, bright lights flash across the stage to the rhythm of the music. The Stills often create orchestral sounds with their music, building up their sounds to large crescendos. Their music often garners tones that are highly macabre and emotive, but they also have the tendency to produce guitar riffs that will get stuck in your head for days. The Stills have managed to gain quite the cult following with their innovative music, and have accomplished many noteworthy musical tasks such as opening up for Paul McCartney. Although The Stills disbanded in 2011, hopefully a reunion tour will show them getting back on stage impressing their fans that regard them so highly.