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flag Quebec’s masked band Angine de Poitrine, known for surreal music and anonymity, won 2025 Artist of the Year and sold out tours despite limiting online presence.

flag Quebec’s masked band Angine de Poitrine, known for paper-mâché phallic masks and polka-dot costumes, has surged in popularity since forming in 2019 as a joke to boost attendance. flag The anonymous duo, drummer Klek and guitarist Khn, blend microtonal music from Turkish, Japanese, and Middle Eastern traditions with jazz-rock and stoner rock influences, creating a surreal, improvisational sound. flag Their 2024 debut album, Vol. flag 1, was followed by Vol. flag 2, set for April 2026, earning them Quebec’s 2025 Artist of the Year award. flag They’ve sold out shows across France and Toronto, though growing online scrutiny over their identities has prompted them to limit social media and prioritize musical expression over fame.

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