The Aporia · Angine de Poitrine among 10 Canadian acts vying for $30,000 Polaris Music Prize

Tonight in Toronto, Quebec-based band Angine de Poitrine is one of ten acts vying for the $30,000 Polaris Music Prize at a gala event at Massey Hall. The masked duo, known for their unique microtonal sound featuring Klek on drums and Khn on a double-necked guitar, has gained international recognition over the past year.

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Angine de Poitrine, a masked Quebec rock duo from Saguenay, Que., won the 2026 Polaris Music Prize at a gala in Toronto's Massey Hall on Tuesday night, earning them $30,000 for their second album, Vol.II. The band also clinched the $10,000 Song Prize for their track "Fabienk," becoming the first act to win both top honors since the song prize was introduced last year. Known for their unique microtonal sound and ornate costumes, Angine de Poitrine comprises guitarist Khn and drummer Klek, who maintain anonymity by speaking in a made-up language. Their manager, Sébastien Collin, accepted on behalf of the duo during the ceremony at Massey Hall. The Polaris Music Prize is awarded annually to the best Canadian album based solely on artistic merit.

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“Both articles describe Angine de Poitrine's appearance and win at the Polaris Music Prize gala on September 23, 2026, with details about the awards and performances.”

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“Article A describes the announcement of nominees competing for the Polaris Music Prize and their upcoming performance at a gala, while Article B reports on the actual win of Angine de Poitrine for the prize.”

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“Article A reports on Angine de Poitrine's nomination and performance for the Polaris Music Prize, while Article B announces their win of the prize.”

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“While both articles discuss Angine de Poitrine's involvement with a major music prize, they describe different aspects of their activities and do not specify the exact same event.”

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Angine de Poitrine, the masked musicians known for their microtonal sound with Klek on drums and Khn playing a double-necked guitar, are also performing tonight at a gala at Toronto’s Massey Hall.

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Angine de Poitrine among 10 Canadian acts vying for $30,000 Polaris Music Prize · assertive framing

A mysterious Quebec rock duo that’s gained worldwide fame over the past year is among the acts competing tonight for the prestigious Polaris Music Prize. asserted

that → gain → Prize

Angine de Poitrine, the masked musicians known for their microtonal sound with Klek on drums and Khn playing a double-necked guitar, are also performing tonight at a gala at Toronto’s Massey Hall. asserted

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Angine de Poitrine among 10 Canadian acts vying for $30,000 Polaris Music Prize

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