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Population II (band)

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Population II
Population II on stage in 2025
Population II on stage in 2025
Background information
OriginMontreal, Quebec, Canada
Genres
Years active2015–present

Population II is a Canadian psychedelic rock band from Montreal, Quebec,[1] whose 2023 album Électrons libre du Québec was a longlisted nominee for the 2024 Polaris Music Prize.[2]

The band consists of singer and drummer Pierre-Luc Gratton, guitarist and keyboardist Tristan Lacombe, and bassist Sébastien Provençal.[3] After releasing several two-song singles in the late 2010s, they released their full-length debut album À la Ô Terre on Castle Face Records in 2020.[4]

Their 2025 album Maintenant Jamais was shortlisted for the 2025 Polaris Music Prize.[5]

References

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  1. Dominic Tardif, "Population II : le fuzz libre du Québec". La Presse, October 6, 2023.
  2. "2024 Polaris Music Prize long list: the Beaches, Tobi, Elisapie, Beverly Glenn-Copeland and more". CBC Music, June 11, 2024.
  3. Philippe Renaud, "«Électrons libres du Québec», Population II". Le Devoir, October 6, 2023.
  4. Stéphane Deslauriers, "Population II, À la Ô Terre". Le Canal Auditif, October 30, 2020.
  5. Gregory, Allie (July 10, 2025). "Polaris Music Prize Reveals 2025 Short List". Exclaim!. Retrieved July 10, 2025.