Population II have detailed a new EP. The Montreal-based trio will share Serpent Échelle on April 19 via Bonsound.
Following last year's sophomore full-length Électrons libres du québec, the four-track Serpent Échelle (Snakes & Ladders) is said to find Population II exploring "wilder, more adventurous sounds and a heavier atmosphere," per a release.
You can hear the trio stake out their new sonic territory with "R.B." Shifting between an alluring groove and commanding, fuzzed-out riffing, the single arrives today alongside a grayscale video by Didier Pigeon-Perreault and Hugo Jeanson.
Following appearances at SXSW this month, Population II will support Meatbodies on tour through Canada and the US, making a stop at Toronto's Garrison on April 23. You can find their 2024 tour dates below.
Pre-order and pre-save Serpent Échelle. The EP will be treated to a run of limited edition cassette tapes in addition to its digital release.
Serpent Échelle:
1. Hélène
2. R.B.
3. Le Serpent
4. Comme tu le souhaites (Ding Dong)
Population II 2024 Tour Dates:
03/12 Austin, TX - Swan Dive (11:00 p.m.) #
03/13 Austin, TX - Empire Control Room (2:20 p.m.) #
03/15 Austin, TX - Meanwhile Brewery (5:30 p.m.) #
03/15 Austin, TX - Hotel Vegas (patio) (8:45 p.m.) #
03/16 Austin, TX - Las Perlas (11:20 p.m.) #
04/19 Minneapolis, MN - 7th St. Entry *
04/21 Chicago, IL - Schubas *
04/23 Toronto, ON - The Garrison *
04/24 Cleveland, OH - Grog Shop *
04/25 Troy, NY - No Fun *
04/27 Brooklyn, NY - Market Hotel *
# SXSW
* Supporting Meatbodies
