Angine de Poitrine

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Angine de Poitrine
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Angine de Poitrine in 2026
Background information
Origin Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Genres
Years active2019–present
LabelLes Cassettes Magiques
Award GAMIQ Artist of the Year 2025
Members
  • Khn de Poitrine
  • Klek de Poitrine
Website Angine de Poitrine

Angine de Poitrine is an experimental rock duo from Saguenay, Quebec, Canada. [1] Formed in 2019, [2] the group consists of two members performing under the pseudonyms Khn de Poitrine (guitar, bass, and microtonal instruments) and Klek de Poitrine (drums). [3]

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History

The duo have been performing together since they were teenagers. They first performed as Angine de Poitrine in 2019, but didn't begin performing consistently as the group until 2023. [2] Their costumes and on-stage personas were initially created as a "joke". [4] Having been told they could not perform in back-to-back weeks at the same venue, they did one show as themselves and one disguised in costume. As the band has evolved, the members have remained anonymous, which is their preference. [4]

Angine de Poitrine gained early attention through independent online releases and festival appearances in Canada. Their debut album, Vol. 1, was released in 2024. [5] In February 2026, the band's recorded live session for radio station KEXP circulated widely online, bringing the duo increased international recognition. [6] [7] [8] [9] [1]

Critical reception has emphasized their originality, technical ability, and distinctive visual identity. Their discography includes Vol. 1 (2024) and the single "Fabienk" (2026). [8] The band plans to release their second album, Vol. II, in April 2026, [1] and will be playing its first shows in the United States in September of that year. [10]

Artistry

The band plays experimental rock and microtonal math rock using nonstandard tuning systems, complex rhythms, and largely instrumental compositions that they combine with performance art. Their live performances feature the musicians performing in oversized papier-mâché masks alongside stylized costumes and staging. [4] [10] [1] Khn de Poitrine plays a custom-built, double-necked instrument consisting of a microtonal guitar and bass. [2]

Members

Discography

Studio albums

TitleDetails
Angine De Poitrine Vol. 1
  • Released: June 14, 2024 [11]
  • Label: Les Cassettes Magiques
  • Format: LP, cassette tape, streaming, digital download

Singles

TitleDetails
Sherpa
Sherpa V. Alt / Sarniez V. Beta
Mata Zyklek
  • Released: November 28, 2025 [13]
  • Label: self-released
  • Format: streaming, digital download
Fabienk
  • Released: February 5, 2026 [14]
  • Label: self-released
  • Format: streaming, digital download

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Larouche, Andréanne (1 February 2026). "Dans l'univers d'Angine de Poitrine" [Inside the world of Angine de Poitrine]. Radio-Canada (in French). Archived from the original on 2 February 2026. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 Laurence, Jean-Christophe (13 November 2025). "Les nouveaux extraterrestres du rock québécois". La Presse . Retrieved 26 February 2026.
  3. ↑ "Angine de Poitrine - Live on KEXP". KEXP. 2026-02-05. Retrieved 2026-02-08.
  4. 1 2 3 Jetté, Elise (2026-09-26). "Angine de Poitrine, le plaisir de brouiller les pistes". Le Devoir (in French). Retrieved 2026-02-18.
  5. ↑ "ANGINE DE POITRINE - VOL.1, by Angine de Poitrine". Bandcamp. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
  6. ↑ Adler, David R. (2026-02-09). "The Off-World Aesthetic of Quebec's Angine de Poitrine". JazzTimes. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
  7. ↑ Brunet, Alain. "M For Montréal | Angine de Poitrine: Heading for a heart attack!!". PAN M 360. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
  8. 1 2 Rogers, Karlie (2026-02-06). "Angine de Poitrine Are on the Dot in New KEXP Performance". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on 2026-02-07. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
  9. ↑ Strauss, Paul (2026-02-06). "Angine de Poitrine's Live Performance Is Equal Parts Rock and Performance Art". The Awesomer. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
  10. 1 2 Pearis, Bill (2026-02-19). "French-Canadian microtonal mathrock duo Angine de Poitrine playing first US shows in September". BrooklynVegan . Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  11. ↑ "Angine De Poitrine Vol. 1". Bandcamp . June 14, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Sherpa". Bandcamp . June 1, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Mata Zyklek". Bandcamp . November 28, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Fabienk". Bandcamp . February 5, 2026.
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