Angine De Poitrine
11.05.2026 [TORONTO]
HISTORY | COLLECTIVE CONCERTS
“How are they able to do what they do so flawlessly? Must be extraterrestrial tech.”
One of the beautiful things about the internet and social media is that there is always something new and exciting coming our way, and if you have been anywhere on socials, there is a very high chance you’ve heard of this band. Angine de Poitrine is a band that we were definitely not expecting to be on our radar, but once we saw that KEXP video, we were hooked. To quote our friend Brian, who randomly told us at a house party, “I have seen this band 4 times already!” And by the looks of it, he is not alone.
They have played a few shows in Toronto, which were all sold out. This show at History also sold out immediately, and seeing that they just announced they will be playing at the RBC Music Theatre (the Budweiser Stage, or the Molson Amphitheatre for us oldies), it seems like this might be one of the last chances to see this band at an “intimate” venue. We knew we had to be there, and when we got the chance to photograph and document this show, it was an incredible feeling.
We’ve photographed and documented shows at History in the past, but this was our first sold-out one. The energy was different; people were glowing and there was excitement in the air. We need to talk about the outfits - people went ALL OUT! It was polka dots everywhere. This level of dedication and following is not something we see in the rock scene anymore, especially with bands that are just blowing up, so it was incredible to see. We got to the venue just in time to catch a few songs from the support act, FUUDGE. They shred! They got the crowd pumped and ready with stoner, psychedelic, and doom sounds. This is definitely a band we will be checking out more of, and we’ll be on the lookout for the next time they perform in Toronto.
When Angine de Poitrine took the stage, the crowd went nuts. We could see the faces of people who would best be described as casuals having their minds absolutely blown. The die-hard fans were here for it; around us, people were humming all of the melodies, doing the signature triangle hand gesture, and being one with the band. Honestly, these fans are some of the most dedicated we have seen in a very long time. The band has truly created a special relationship with their fanbase, and it is such a friendly and welcoming community.
Sound-wise, it was our first time seeing them live, and we also had our minds blown. We have seen the clips on YouTube and socials, but live is a whole new level. How are they able to do what they do so flawlessly? Must be extraterrestrial tech. So much was going on in this show, and when the crowd was comfortable, the band debuted a new song with a new member. The whole room went wild - what just happened?! Always expect the unexpected at an Angine de Poitrine show.
This is a band you must see live. Most of their tour is currently sold out, but if you can manage to get tickets, you will not regret it.
Thank you to the amazing staff at History and the Angine de Poitrine team for this incredible opportunity.
