Polaris Music Prize Angine de Poitrine

What happened

The outlets' own sentences, most widely reported first. Hover or tap one to see who reported it.

Analysis

How it changed

1. 23 Sep

   The band's song Fabienk won the $10,000 prize, as voted by the Polaris jury.

   2 outlets · CBC

Coverage 5 articles

• 23 Sep Quebec rock duo Angine de Poitrine wins 2026 Polaris Music PrizeQuebec rock band Angine de Poitrine won the 2026 Polaris Music Prize, earning $30,000 for their album Vol. II. The anonymous duo, known as Klek and Khn, also received a $10,000 song prize for "Fabienk," becoming the first band to win both awards since the introduction of the song prize last year. Their unique style gained widespread recognition after Seattle’s KEXP featured them in February, leading to…Global News
• 23 Sep Quebec rock duo Angine de Poitrine wins 2026 Polaris Music PrizeAngine de Poitrine, a mysterious Quebec rock duo known for their avant-garde style and black-and-white polka dot outfits, won the 2026 Polaris Music Prize along with $30,000 for their album Vol. II. They also received an additional $10,000 for their hit song "Fabienk," becoming the first act to win both awards since a separate song prize was introduced last year. The band's unique sound and masked identity…Global News
• 23 Sep Angine de Poitrine makes history at Polaris Music Prize, as Tanya Tagaq blasts TrumpAt the Polaris Music Prize gala at Massey Hall, Angine de Poitrine made history by winning both the $30,000 best Canadian album award for their record "Vol. II" and the $10,000 song prize for "Fabienk," marking a unique double victory in the event’s history. The masked duo from Quebec accepted their awards without speaking publicly to maintain anonymity. Additionally, Tanya Tagaq performed her politically charged…Toronto Star
• 23 Sep Quebec duo Angine de Poitrine wins 2026 Polaris Music PrizeAngine de Poitrine, a masked Quebec rock duo from Saguenay, won the 2026 Polaris Music Prize for their second album "Vol.II," earning $30,000. The prize is awarded annually by Canadian music experts based solely on artistic merit. Sébastien Collin accepted the award, praising the band's innovative approach to music and anonymity. Additionally, Angine de Poitrine won the Polaris Song Prize for their track "Fabienk,"…CBC
• 22 Sep Angine de Poitrine among 10 Canadian acts vying for $30,000 Polaris Music PrizeTonight 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.Toronto Star

Keep exploring

RecentClashes Erupt In France Protests RecentBank of England Hikes Interest Rates RecentEscaped Tennessee Murderer Recaptured RecentMidterm Elections Results RecentBob Dylan Meets Pope Leoxiv At Vatican RecentRussell Brand Found Guilty Of Rape RecentLions' Jack Campbell Neck Injury Update RecentICE Officer Indicted for Running Down Immigrant RecentWave of Bomb Threats Hits European Flights RecentBrooklyn House Fire Kills Six