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  "id": 9373149,
  "title": "Quebec rock duo Angine de Poitrine wins 2026 Polaris Music Prize",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/quebec-rock-duo-angine-de-poitrine-wins-2026-polaris-music-prize",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-23T16:41:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12070042/angine-de-poitrine-polaris-music-prize/"
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  "account": "The Quebec rock duo Angine de Poitrine has been awarded the 2026 Polaris Music Prize, marking a significant milestone in their breakout year. The enigmatic duo, consisting of Klek and Khn, earned the prestigious accolade, along with a cash prize of $30,000, for their second album, Vol. II. Hailing from the city of Saguenay in Quebec, the band is renowned for their distinctive black-and-white polka dot attire, masks, and elongated noses, which have garnered attention and intrigue worldwide.\n\nThe award ceremony took place at Toronto’s iconic Massey Hall, where, although the duo typically remains anonymous, their manager Sébastien Collin graciously accepted the prize on their behalf. Collin expressed gratitude to the Polaris Music Prize for acknowledging the duo's \"weird and complex\" music, emphasizing that the recognition is more of an artistic accolade than a marketing or statistical achievement.\n\nIn a groundbreaking move, Angine de Poitrine also claimed the $10,000 song prize for their hit single \"Fabienk,\" making them the first band to secure both awards since the song prize was introduced last year. Their unique \"cardboard anti-arena instrumental rock\" sound gained viral popularity in February after Seattle’s KEXP shared a clip of their performance. Consequently, the band witnessed a surge in attendance, drawing tens of thousands of fans to their free concert at the Montreal Jazz Festival in June.\n\nNotably, Angine de Poitrine’s ascent to stardom was not without notable highlights. The band opened for Jack White at RBC Amphitheatre in Toronto and headlined one of three shows in the city, further bolstering their international presence. Their performances also took them on a whirlwind tour across the U.S., Japan, the Netherlands, and the U.K., with a majority of their remaining show dates for the year selling out rapidly. Cities such as London, Paris, and Los Angeles were among the sold-out venues.\n\nThe Polaris Music Prize selection process has evolved in recent years, with Angine de Poitrine emerging victorious from a pool of nine other talented acts. Other notable nominees included folk artist Charlotte Cornfield, indie pop duo Bibi Club, and singer-songwriter Beverly Glenn-Copeland.",
  "summary": "The self-proclaimed “space-time voyagers” Klek and Khn received the award, along with $30,000 for their second album, Vol. II.",
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    "Quebec rock duo Angine de Poitrine wins 2026 Polaris Music Prize",
    "Band's manager Sébastien Collin accepted award on their behalf",
    "Angine de Poitrine first band to win both Polaris Music Prize and song prize"
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      {
        "outlet": "Stereogum",
        "title": "Angine de Poitrine Win 2026 Polaris Music Prize",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/angine-de-poitrine-win-2026-polaris-music-prize",
        "published": "2026-09-23T12:54:07.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Billboard",
        "title": "Angine de Poitrine Wins Both the Polaris Music Prize & SOCAN Polaris Song Prize: Recap & Reaction",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/angine-de-poitrine-wins-both-the-polaris-music-prize-socan-polaris",
        "published": "2026-09-23T18:20:49.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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