ROCK Angine De Poitrine Vol. II EU version LP

Factory-sealed, everything included- Angine De poitrine album Vol. II.

PART NUMBER: ATOQ8826991

SKU: 880882699918

LABEL: ATO RECORDS

RELEASE DATE: 6/27/2026

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The biggest dark horse of Fuji Rock 2026 and a sure bet for a major breakthrough!
The enigmatic duo Angine de Poitrine, who are currently creating a buzz with their bizarre and intense looks and astonishing math-rock sound, are releasing their second album, "Vol. II," on CD/LP!

Their live footage from KEXP, released in February 2026, became a viral hit, especially on social media! With their bizarre and intense visuals and intricate sound, Angine de Poitrine, the masked Canadian rock duo, can truly be called the "eye of the storm" in 2026.

"Vol. II," released digitally on April 3, 2026, is a heavy, streamlined work that has further increased its overwhelming impact. With sharper dynamics, a stranger and more thrilling structure, and a complex ensemble that layers guitar riffs in real time using a looper, their unique sound has become even denser and evolved even further! Incorporating elements of acid techno, disco, and funk, the band presents a more danceable approach. The album's opening track, "Fabienk," ranked among the top 50 most searched songs worldwide on Shazam.

Praised by artists such as Dave Grohl, and attracting significant attention from discerning listeners and indie music fans in Japan, they've also been confirmed to perform at Fuji Rock 2026! Their sound appeals to a wide audience, from instrumental psychedelic acts like Khruangbin, Glass Beams, and Altun Gyun (who also achieved a breakthrough in Japan after their Fuji Rock appearance), to fans of 2000s Brooklyn NY bands like Lightning Bolt and Battles, and post-hardcore punk/math rock! Definitely a great way to prepare for Fuji Rock!

Angine de Poitrine had already released one album and become fixtures of the Quebecois festival scene before they recorded the live session for KEXP that would end up going viral when it hit the Internet in February of 2026. Suddenly, these two weirdos with oversized papier-mache costumes -- like Caroliner but obsessed with black-and-white polka dots and gold triangles instead of Day-Glo splatter -- were everywhere, to the confusion and/or delight of millions. Their music itself lives up to the strangeness of its presentation. Armed with just a drum kit, a double-necked hybrid guitar, and loop stations, the duo play microtonal math rock that is largely instrumental, save the occasionally distorted, Residents-coded vocals. Their second album arrived shortly after their viral success, and it shows that their music is just as bewildering on its own. "Fabienk" opens with alien noises and contorted rhythms, but it soon morphs into a bouncy, danceable beat, making it clear that this band is about joy and celebration as much as it is about making an absurd spectacle. Other songs like "Mata Zyklek" feature angular guitar riffs bringing to mind Anatolian rock from Turkey, as well as stop-start rhythms common to progressive rock, yet still a forward velocity that seems inspired by punk. "Utzp" throws another curveball by opening with a festive, almost polka-like rhythm, then launching into a fast, frantic section featuring a blazing solo. "Angor" seems to have a more straightforward stomp to the rhythm, except for the parts when it accelerates and gets polyrhythmic. It might take a few listens or views to wrap ones head around what Angine de Poitrine are doing, but their music is actually a lot more accessible than it may seem at first, and their second effort is an incredibly fun record.