Angine de Poitrine release Vol II and begin sold-out UK tour
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Updated · The Guardian · May 8
Angine de Poitrine release Vol II and begin sold-out UK tour
12 articles · Updated · The Guardian · May 8
The Quebec duo, from Saguenay, say demand for this week's first-ever UK dates and an autumn run was so strong they could have sold out many times over.
Their rise accelerated after a February KEXP performance video drew 13.7 million YouTube views, boosting interest in their microtonal prog sound and handmade masked aesthetic.
Formed in 2019 and still holding day jobs, the pair say Vol II builds on their DIY roots while replacing worn papier-mache masks without losing the raw look fans embraced.
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