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Angine de Poitrine among 10 Canadian acts vying for $30,000 Polaris Music Prize

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McGrath, K. (2026, September 22). Angine de Poitrine among 10 Canadian acts vying for $30,000 Polaris Music Prize. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/music/angine-de-poitrine-among-10-canadian-acts-vying-for-30-000-polaris-music-prize/article_cabb112e-d0e7-504e-ba3c-30aa919c9645.html

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Tonight in Toronto, Quebec-based band Angine de Poitrine is one of ten acts vying for the $30,000 Polaris Music Prize at a gala event at Massey Hall. The masked duo, known for their unique microtonal sound featuring Klek on drums and Khn on a double-necked guitar, has gained international recognition over the past year.

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Angine de Poitrine, a masked Quebec rock duo from Saguenay, Que., won the 2026 Polaris Music Prize at a gala in Toronto's Massey Hall on Tuesday night, earning them $30,000 for their second album, Vol.II. The band also clinched the $10,000 Song Prize for their track "Fabienk," becoming the first act to win both top honors since the song prize was introduced last year. Known for their unique microtonal sound and ornate costumes, Angine de Poitrine comprises guitarist Khn and drummer Klek, who maintain anonymity by speaking in a made-up language. Their manager, Sébastien Collin, accepted on behalf of the duo during the ceremony at Massey Hall. The Polaris Music Prize is awarded annually to the best Canadian album based solely on artistic merit.

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A mysterious Quebec rock duo that’s gained worldwide fame over the past year is among the acts competing tonight for the prestigious Polaris Music Prize. asserted

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Angine de Poitrine, the masked musicians known for their microtonal sound with Klek on drums and Khn playing a double-necked guitar, are also performing tonight at a gala at Toronto’s Massey Hall. asserted

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