Population II, hailing from Quebec, exemplifies the blend of progressive rock and garage aesthetics, featuring members who double as instrumentalists. Their latest album, Maintenant Jamais, tackles the question of whether they can still be defined as a prog band with tracks consistently under five minutes. The band aims for catchier melodies and tighter grooves while retaining the raw energy that characterizes their sound. Produced by Dominic Vanchesteing, the album showcases a unique blend of ambitious artistry and unrestrained expression, emphasizing the use of hooks to guide listeners through their musical journey.
For this album, we wondered how to play these strange notes without sounding like we spend our lives on Quebec-prog discussion forums.
Population II delight in blurring the line between artful ambition and untamed abandon, foregrounding sharper melodies, lusher textures, and tighter grooves.
A pop hook is just that: a sharp implement they can use to drag you wherever they want to go.
Their collision of prog excess and punk attitude made them a perfect fit for John Dwyer's Castle Face label.
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