🔥 Trending Angine de Poitrine at the Montreal Jazz Festival: A Surreal Evening

Angine de Poitrine is not a single song, but rather the name of a Canadian rock duo that formed in Saguenay, Quebec, in 2019 ¹. The band's name, which translates to "angina of the chest" or "angina pectoris," refers to the chest pain that can precede a heart attack ³⁴. This choice of name is described as a "warning flare" or an "uneasy memo" ⁴. The anonymous members, Khn de Poitrine (guitar, bass) and Klek de Poitrine (drums), have been playing together for over twenty years ¹³. They describe their musical style as "Mantra-Rock Dada Pythago-Cubist Orchestra" ³. The duo gained viral fame in recent weeks and months (as of April 2026) for their experimental math rock, distinctive polka-dotted costumes, prosthetic noses, and "off-world aesthetic" ⁵⁶⁸. They are often hailed as an "anti-AI" band due to their unique and complex musical style ⁵. Their new album, Vol. II, was set to launch on April 3, 2026 ⁷.