Angine de Poitrine
Angine de Poitrine is a Canadian rock duo formed in Saguenay, Quebec, in 2019. Its anonymous members perform under the pseudonyms Khn de Poitrine (guitar, bass) and Klek de Poitrine (drums). They are known for complex microtonal compositions in the style of math rock and experimental rock, and an absurdist image, with oversized papier-mâché masks and black-and-white polka-dotted costumes.
On April 3, 2026, the New York Times critic Jon Pareles wrote: "Angine de Poitrine have taken the internet by storm this year… The group perfectly masters the power of rhythm, repetition, dissonance, surprise, and noise, and presents them in a whimsical package." In a context marked by the rise of AI-generated music, favorable reviews highlight the duo’s music as being perceived as distinctly human.
On April 3, 2026, the New York Times critic Jon Pareles wrote: "Angine de Poitrine have taken the internet by storm this year… The group perfectly masters the power of rhythm, repetition, dissonance, surprise, and noise, and presents them in a whimsical package." In a context marked by the rise of AI-generated music, favorable reviews highlight the duo’s music as being perceived as distinctly human.
