Angine de Poitrine

Angine de Poitrine (French for "angina pectoris") is an experimental rock duo from Saguenay, Quebec, Canada.^[1] Formed in 2019,^[2] the band's two members perform under the pseudonyms Khn de Poitrine (guitar, bass, and looping) and Klek de Poitrine (drums).^[3]

The duo have been performing together since they were teenagers. They first performed as Angine de Poitrine in 2019, but did not begin performing consistently as the group until 2023.^[2] Their costumes and on-stage personas were initially created as a "joke",^[4] with the band being named after the medical condition angina pectoris.^[5] 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.^[6] In February 2026, the band's recorded live session for radio station KEXP circulated widely online, bringing the duo increased international recognition.^{[7][8][9][10][1]}

Critical reception has emphasized their originality, technical ability, and distinctive visual identity. Their discography includes the album Vol. 1 (2024) and the singles "Mata Zyklek" (2025) and "Fabienk" (2026),^[9] released ahead of their second album Vol. II, set for release on April 3rd 2026.^[1] The band will be playing its first shows in the United States in September of that year.^[11] Angine de Poitrine has sold out concerts in New York and Rennes. ^[12]

The band plays experimental rock, heavily featuring microtonality, complex rhythms, and elements of math rock and progressive rock. They perform largely instrumental compositions that involve complex looping combined with performance art. Their live performances feature the musicians performing in oversized papier-mâché masks alongside stylized costumes, resembling aliens, and staging.^[4][11][1] Khn de Poitrine plays a custom-built, double-necked instrument consisting of a microtonal guitar and bass.^[2]

• Khn de Poitrine – microtonal guitars, bass guitar, loop station, synthesizers, vocals
• Klek de Poitrine – drums, vocals

• Official website