The masked musical duo Angine de Poitrine played the first of two sold-out shows at New York's Le Poisson Rouge, showcasing their signature microtonal rock and elaborate costumes.

The Québécois duo Angine de Poitrine performed their first of two sold-out shows at New York’s Le Poisson Rouge on Wednesday. The performance featured the band’s signature microtonal, odd-metered rock and their trademark masks, which now include new light-up capabilities. The duo, known for their near-total anonymity and elaborate costumes, gained significant attention earlier this year after a video of their performance in a French studio went viral on KEXP’s YouTube channel.

Live performance and stage presence

The band performed in their signature black and white polka dot tunics and oversized papier-mache masks. During the show, the duo utilized their light-up masks to engage the audience in a call-and-response segment during the song 'Tamebsz.' Despite the complexity of their costumes, which include custom water bottles with long, glow-in-the-dark straws, the performance highlighted the duo's musicianship and ability to replicate their studio sound live.

Technical challenges during the show

Three-quarters of the way through the set, guitarist and bassist Khn broke a string on his custom double-necked instrument. Because the instrument features custom microtonal fretting, a standard replacement was not available. A guitar technician assisted in replacing the string while the duo performed an impromptu jam. When the repair did not hold, the band proceeded with the song 'Sarniezz,' resulting in a slight variation from their recorded arrangements.