Angine de Poitrine Wins Both the Polaris Music Prize & SOCAN Polaris Song Prize: Recap & Reaction
The Quebec duo continued its breakthrough, taking home two major best Canadian music honors.
Angine de Poitrine secured two prestigious Canadian music awards in a single night on September 22. The band won the Polaris Music Prize for their album Vol. II and the SOCAN Polaris Song Prize for their song "Fabienk." These honors were announced simultaneously by two-time Polaris Prize winner Jeremy Dutcher and SOCAN's chief membership officer, Tanya van Luven, after the band's live performance of "Fabienk."
The band's manager, Sébastien Collin, later expressed gratitude for the attention, stating, "It’s a great year for all the music scene... Thanks for all the nominees and all the innovative music." The Polaris Prize, known for its artistic merit evaluation, values groundbreaking and complex music, which has led to its eclectic shortlist each year.
Angine de Poitrine's win has brought attention to the band and the prize, with the band playing record-breaking stages worldwide. The band's victory was predicted due to its critical consensus aligning with international hype and commercial success.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Quebec rock duo Angine de Poitrine wins 2026 Polaris Music Prize globalnews.ca
- Angine de Poitrine Win 2026 Polaris Music Prize stereogum.com
