The Canadian duo Angine de Poitrine, emerging from the Experimental scene of Saguenay, Québec, has unveiled their new single “Fabienk” on February 6, 2026 — a track that encapsulates their microtonal tension, intricate rhythmic structures, and formidable live presence.
Watch the “Fabienk” live performance on KEXP via the YouTube player below:
Purchase “Fabienk” on Bandcamp: https://anginedepoitrine.bandcamp.com/track/fabienk
Formed in the early 2020s, the enigmatic Khn de Poitrine (microtonal guitars) and Klek de Poitrine (percussion) have crafted an identity rooted in experimental rock, microtonal exploration, and performance art. Their aesthetic — elaborate masks, theatrical makeup, and a persistent sense of anonymity — is not mere stage gimmickry but a core part of a project aiming to redefine the relationship between sound and stage presence.
“Fabienk” marks a turning point in their discography. While maintaining continuity with their tradition of irregular textures and tortuous grooves, the track exhibits a newfound attention to rhythmic dynamics and a surprisingly “danceable” contour, hovering around ~128 BPM yet organized in ways that defy conventional Rock structures.
The release coincides with a KEXP live session, amplifying the duo’s international profile. Recorded during the Trans Musicales in Rennes, December 2025, the set featured “Fabienk” alongside key tracks such as “Sarniezz, Mata Zyklek,” and “Sherpa,” showcasing relentless sonic tension and palpable onstage chemistry.
This is not merely a concert; it is a sonic ritual. Their presence frames microtonal guitars and complex percussive rhythms within a flow oscillating between expanded Krautrock, disruptive Math-Rock, and Psychedelic pulses. Observers and critics alike note that the visual spectacle — masks, makeup, and theatrical gestures — is as compelling as the music itself.
Watch their full KEXP live session via the YouTube player below:
— Sound Analysis: Microtonality and Rhythmic Complexity —
A closer listen to “Fabienk” reveals a sophisticated use of microtonality, employed not as academic exercise but as expressive core. Khn de Poitrine’s microtonal guitar lines generate tensions beyond standard Western temperament, creating a harmonic field that is simultaneously pulsating and disquieting. Coupled with Klek’s percussive architecture, the result is a sonic space suspended between groove and dissonance.
Rhythmically, the track avoids predictable patterns, embracing asymmetric meters that keep the listener alert, producing an unstable yet irresistible energy that fully comes to life in the live setting.
— Tour Context and Prospects —
Throughout early 2026, the duo embarks on a European tour, including confirmed dates at Supersonic (Paris), Aucard d’Hiver, and Bonjour Minuit, before returning to Québec for summer appearances, including FestiVoix in Trois‑Rivières.
By combining radical compositional approaches with a strongly defined visual identity, Angine de Poitrine transcends the typical Experimental Indie circuit. In an era where visual performance and narrative strategy play increasingly central roles, their work demonstrates how sonic experimentation and performative theater can coexist uncompromisingly.