New Orleans Pop Collective Sweet Crude Breaks Down Sophomore Album 'Officiel Artificiel': Exclusive
billboard.comNew Orleans-based six-piece Sweet Crude's sophomore album Officiel//Artificiel is Cajun pop at its best.You can hear a mix of French and English on tracks like "Déballez," "Sun Sept" and "Porkupine," all of which showcase the the band's bright, unique sound.
The group's new album arrives Friday (April 24) via Verve Forecast/Universal Music Group.Speaking exclusively to Billboard about the diverse list of inspirations behind the LP's 12 tracks, the sextet (Sam Craft, Alexis Marceaux, Jack Craft, Stephen MacDonald, Dave Shirley and Skyler Stroup) references everything from Paul Simon and LCD Soundsystem to Gorillaz and Boyz II Men.Those are certainly unexpected reference points on a major label debut, which is rooted in experimental indie pop.
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