Population II

Population II is a Canadian psychedelic rock band from Montreal, Quebec, whose 2023 album Électrons libre du Québec was a longlisted nominee for the 2024 Polaris Music Prize. The band consists of singer and drummer Pierre-Luc Gratton, guitarist and keyboardist Tristan Lacombe, and bassist Sébastien Provençal. 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. Their 2025 album Maintenant Jamais was shortlisted for the 2025 Polaris Music Prize. Dominic Tardif, "Population II : le fuzz libre du Québec". La Presse, October 6, 2023. "2024 Polaris Music Prize long list: the Beaches, Tobi, Elisapie, Beverly Glenn-Copeland and more". CBC Music, June 11, 2024. Philippe Renaud, "«Électrons libres du Québec», Population II". Le Devoir, October 6, 2023. Stéphane Deslauriers, "Population II, À la Ô Terre". Le Canal Auditif, October 30, 2020. Gregory, Allie (July 10, 2025). "Polaris Music Prize Reveals 2025 Short List". Exclaim!. Retrieved July 10, 2025. v t e