Angine de Poitrine Bring “Zugzegk” to Late-Night Television
The anonymous project—featuring microtonal guitarist Khn de Poitrine and drummer Klek de Poitrine, as reported by JamBase—opted to debut fresh material rather than pulling from their six-track sophomore album, Vol. II, released in April. According to Guitar World, the band brandished a new Godin double-neck guitar/bass during the performance. Khn opened the four-minute track using a robotic voice characteristic of the group’s Dada-ist style, driving into a looped, upbeat microtonal frenzy.
The late-night appearance arrived on an episode that also featured neuroscientist and podcaster Andrew Huberman, actor Salma Hayek Pinault, and singer Becky G. While “Zugzegk” was soundchecked multiple times over the summer, the song does not appear on either of the band’s studio albums, according to JamBase reporting.
Rapid Rise and High-Profile Validation
The Québécois duo has experienced a steep ascent in 2026, driven by oversized papier-mâché masks, massive noses, polka-dot costumes, and a viral session on Seattle radio station KEXP, as noted by Guitar World. That momentum translated into millions of streams and major festival slots, alongside a British television debut on BBC’s Later… With Jools Holland in June and a U.S. concert debut at the Newport Jazz Festival on July 31, according to JamBase.
The group’s unconventional approach has also earned praise from veteran rock musicians. According to JamBase, Primus bassist Les Claypool and Rush members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson have recently shared their admiration for the band.
Reflecting on the sudden commercial traction, guitarist Khn told Guitar World, “It would be presumptuous to think that it’s only about the music.” Khn added that while the band makes an honest effort to create original tunes, “Angine confusingly celebrating while also satirizing some of rock ’n’ roll’s clichés—all in good fun—might be what a lot of people needed.”
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Active North American and European Tour Dates
Following their appearance in New York, the microtonal mavericks launched a sold-out North American tour on September 9 at Le Poisson Rouge, according to Guitar World. JamBase confirms that the group resumed their 2026 itinerary immediately following their Tonight Show stint, kicking off a fresh run of dates on September 15 at The Atlantis in Washington, D.C.
The tour spans venues across North America and Europe through December 13. Confirmed stops include:
- Sep 16: Philadelphia Underground Arts, PA
- Sep 17: Washington Lincoln Theatre, DC
- Oct 13: Bristol Prospect Building, United Kingdom
- Oct 14: Glasgow SWG3 Galvanizers, United Kingdom
- Oct 16: Dublin Opium, Ireland
- Oct 18: Leeds Project House, United Kingdom
- Oct 19: London Troxy, United Kingdom
- Oct 21: Paris Élysée Montmartre, France
- Oct 24: Lyon L’Epicerie Moderne, France
- Oct 25: Antwerp Trix, Belgium
- Oct 27: Berlin Festsaal Kreuzberg, Germany
- Oct 28: Hamburg Molotow, Germany
- Oct 29: Heidelberg Metropolink, Germany
- Oct 31: Amsterdam London Calling Festival, Netherlands
- Nov 01: Groningen Vera, Netherlands
- Nov 05: Toronto History, ON
- Nov 16 & 17: Brooklyn Brooklyn Steel, NY
- Nov 19: Boston Royale, MA
- Nov 20: Philadelphia Franklin Music Hall, PA
- Nov 25: Atlanta The Masquerade, GA
- Nov 27: Nashville Brooklyn Bowl, TN
- Dec 02: Minneapolis First Ave, MN
- Dec 04: Los Angeles The Wiltern, CA
- Dec 08: Oakland Fox Theater, CA
- Dec 11: Portland Crystal Ballroom, OR
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the members of Angine de Poitrine?
According to source reporting, the band consists of microtonal guitarist Khn de Poitrine and drummer Klek de Poitrine, a pair of musicians from Saguenay, Quebec.
What song did Angine de Poitrine perform on The Tonight Show?
As reported by JamBase and Guitar World, the duo debuted a brand-new, unreleased original song titled “Zugzegk” during their September 14 appearance.
Are Angine de Poitrine currently touring?
Yes. According to JamBase and Guitar World, the group is performing a series of sold-out dates across North America and Europe stretching through December.
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