ZOUZ Drop New Single “À sec”

Montreal-based noise-rock band, zouz return with a new single “À sec” out today!  Following the track, “Le vice et le culte,” released in March of this year, the trio unveil a second single – one that captures their signature sound and hints at a third album, slated for release in 2027.

zouz say “À sec” is a strange and refined noise rock song, driven by a visceral, in-your-face energy. Something zouz is especially proud of: it is a 100% collective effort from the trio. The song is about a string of misfortunes that kept hitting one of the band members, and the hard-won resilience that carried him through it. “When you’ve hit rock bottom… one more blow, one less… what difference does it make?”

zouz describe “À sec” as a song that truly defines their identity, both in substance and in form. Recorded at Studio Ben Shampouing in Thetford Mines in May 2026, the track was composed by all the members – a rarity since the band’s formation in 2016. “We did everything ourselves to ensure it reflects all three of us – to make it sound truly like zouz,” says David Marchand (vocals, guitar), who also handled production, while Francis Ledoux (drums, percussion) took charge of the mixing. They were joined by Charles-David Dubé on synth bass. A long-time collaborator and the band’s live sound engineer, Dubé also assisted with the recording, ensuring sonic consistency from the studio to the stage.

From the very first notes, the melody is tinged with a latent – yet deeply unsettling – menace that lingers throughout the piece. Impetuous bursts of energy occasionally give way to near-tranquil lulls, only to surge back with even greater intensity.

While the song carries a unique emotional resonance, it fits seamlessly into the discography of zouz: a sophisticated take on the power-trio format. The technicality here is acrobatic rather than mathematical – a touch of chaos layered over meticulously considered sonic textures.

While zouz’s music is undeniably powerful, it’s on stage that the band truly comes alive. Their uncompromising performances create an undeniable connection between the musicians and the audience, turning every show into an intense, shared experience.

The release of “À sec” also coincides with zouz’s upcoming US tour, where they will open for Angine de Poitrine’s shows in Brooklyn, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, and Seattle, throughout November and December.

zouz was formed in 2016 out of a need for a free-spirited and effervescent musical playground. Made up of David Marchand (vocals and guitar), Étienne Dupré (bass) and Francis Ledoux (drums), the power trio explores a dense, instinctive and abrasive form of rock at the crossroads of noise, prog and post-punk. Complex structures, deliberate tension and intense performances give rise to a raw, visceral sound, freed from convention.

Active for over a decade within Québec’s alternative scene, the three musicians have built a solid track record through numerous large-scale projects. Their close collaboration over the past eight years is reflected in an approach to creation that is both rigorous and deeply liberated.

Following Jours de cendre, their second album (2024) – which which was named Rock Album of the Year at the ADISQ awards and won honours at the GAMIQ awards in 2025 – the band have released singles, “Le vice et le culte” and “À sec” offer a glimpse of a third album, slated for release in 2027.

Now a proud force in Quebec’s rock scene, zouz has built a strong team around them. The band is managed by Spectacles Bonzaï (Angine de Poitrine, QRB), and have joined forces with an international team that includes ROAM Artists, their booking agent in the United States, Europe and UK.