Acadian rockers Sluice — not to be confused with the North Carolina folk songwriter of the same name — have announced their sophomore album. Archiviste is out November 3 through Acadian Embassy, and the single "Agit comme du monde" is out now.
The album explores Acadian history through the lens of '90s-inspired power pop, with "Agit comme du monde" made up of common sayings from the dialect of Par-en-Bas — a collection of Acadian communities in southwestern Nova Scotia, where members of Sluice grew up. It's intended to preserve the culture and identity of the region, with a title that loosely translates as "Please, just act normal."
The band's singer-bassist Trevor Murphy said in a statement, "At its core, 'Agit comme du monde' is a song about rebels — misunderstood youth who are looking for their identity in a place that is not ready to accept them as they are. It's an anthem for the boys who wanted to wear dresses after seeing Nirvana videos, for those who went hunting for retro clothes at Frenchy's to stand out in the hallways of their high school, and for the wallflowers who have never been able to find their place where they wanted it most. In order to showcase unique aspects of our distinct culture, we decided to put Acadian words that we have heard all our lives on full blast — sayings or phrases that were used to put us in our place."
Archiviste was recorded in Toronto by Thomas D'Arcy (July Talk, NOBRO, the Sheepdogs) and mixed by Jay Dufour (Avril Lavigne, Tokyo Police Club). Below, watch a video for "Agit comme du monde" directed by Jeff Miller, and see the band's upcoming tour schedule.
Sluice 2023 Tour Dates:
10/12 Paris, France - 360 Paris Music Factory (MaMA Music & Convention)
11/04 Yarmouth, NS - Rodd Grand Ballroom (Nova Scotia Music Week)
11/11 Montréal, QC - Bar L'Esco (Coup de coeur francophone)
11/23 Moncton, NB - Xeroz Arcade Bar
The album explores Acadian history through the lens of '90s-inspired power pop, with "Agit comme du monde" made up of common sayings from the dialect of Par-en-Bas — a collection of Acadian communities in southwestern Nova Scotia, where members of Sluice grew up. It's intended to preserve the culture and identity of the region, with a title that loosely translates as "Please, just act normal."
The band's singer-bassist Trevor Murphy said in a statement, "At its core, 'Agit comme du monde' is a song about rebels — misunderstood youth who are looking for their identity in a place that is not ready to accept them as they are. It's an anthem for the boys who wanted to wear dresses after seeing Nirvana videos, for those who went hunting for retro clothes at Frenchy's to stand out in the hallways of their high school, and for the wallflowers who have never been able to find their place where they wanted it most. In order to showcase unique aspects of our distinct culture, we decided to put Acadian words that we have heard all our lives on full blast — sayings or phrases that were used to put us in our place."
Archiviste was recorded in Toronto by Thomas D'Arcy (July Talk, NOBRO, the Sheepdogs) and mixed by Jay Dufour (Avril Lavigne, Tokyo Police Club). Below, watch a video for "Agit comme du monde" directed by Jeff Miller, and see the band's upcoming tour schedule.
Sluice 2023 Tour Dates:
10/12 Paris, France - 360 Paris Music Factory (MaMA Music & Convention)
11/04 Yarmouth, NS - Rodd Grand Ballroom (Nova Scotia Music Week)
11/11 Montréal, QC - Bar L'Esco (Coup de coeur francophone)
11/23 Moncton, NB - Xeroz Arcade Bar