It isn’t very often a musical group does something completely different from every other group out there, but Angine de Poitrine clearly is. With their polka dot covered paper mache costumes, band members, Khn de Poitrine (microtonal guitars, microtonal bass guitar, loop station, and vocals) and Klek de Poitrine (drums and vocals), look like they could live in the room door to eccentric Japanese artist Yayoi Kusma.
On Vol. II, Angine de Poitrine doubled down on everything that made their debut, Vol. I, such a cult sensation. AdP continues to push their singular sound into even stranger, more exhilarating territory. Drawing equally from Acid Techno, Disco, and Rock, the duo transforms repetition into revelation, building hypnotic grooves from deceptively simple foundations. The standout single, “Fabienk,” is a perfect example: a lone microtonal guitar loop mutates and multiplies over the course of the track, creating a pulse that feels both relentless and liberating.
What makes Vol. II so compelling is its tension between precision and chaos. The album’s asymmetrical rhythms and dissonant textures constantly threaten to unravel, yet every track locks into a kinetic momentum that keeps listeners moving. The result is a brisk, high-voltage collection that rewards both close listening and full-body immersion.
The buzz surrounding Angine de Poitrine is well deserved. Check out their KEXP session that has racked up millions of views.
The band’s debut, Vol. I, as well as the follow-up, Vol. II, have just been released on vinyl and CD globally. Angine de Poitrine prove that experimental music can still generate genuine excitement.
For more information about Angine de Poitrine’s upcoming tour dates, visit anginedepoitrine.com.
