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Population II

Population II

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Biography

Population II is a band dedicated to its disengagement, constantly working on refining their imposing, yet unpretentious sound. A trio consisting of singer/drummer Pierre-Luc Gratton, guitarist/keyboardist Tristan Lacombe and bassist Sébastien Provençal, Population II are masters at both improvised madness and sophisticated composition, delivering heavy psychedelic rock infused with feverish funk rhythms, a hint of jazz philosophy, a burst of energy reminiscent of punk's early days, and a love of minor scales that harkens back to the roots of heavy metal.

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Awards & Recognition
  • Nominated in the Artist of the Year category, Album rock category with Électrons libres du québec and EP Rock category with Serpent Échelle, GAMIQ (2024)
  • Nominated in the Album of the Year - Critics’ Choice and Album of the Year - Rock categories for Électrons libres du québec, ADISQ (2024)
  • Nominated on the Polaris Music Prize Long List with Électrons libres du québec (2024)
  • Winner in the 2023 Breakthrough Artist category, GAMIQ (2023)
Press Quotes

Psych is meant to be subversive music at its core, and Population II understands that [...] 8/10

Exclaim!

Population II était déjà le meilleur groupe de rock sur scène à Montréal, mais ne l’était pas encore sur disque. Ce qui est maintenant chose faite. 8/10

La Presse

[...] un dangereux alliage de rock progressif, de funk psychédélique et de métal rappelant tantôt Black Sabbath, tantôt King Crimson, tantôt Les Sinners. ★★★★

Le Devoir

Électrons libres du québec has a magnetic pull.

Cult MTL

Électrons libres du québec is truly a powerhouse of an album. From the space-like sonics of “Orlando”, to ripping funky bass licks in "Beau baptême", to the discorded cacophony of "Pourquoi qu’on dort pas", the whole thing screams epic.

Also Cool

[…] Population II réussit à créer sur cet album un univers cohérent aux confins du space-rock. ★★★★

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