Angine de Poitrine at Crystal Ballroom

Angine de Poitrine brings a kinetic strain of rock to Crystal Ballroom in Portland, built on asymmetric rhythms, adventurous harmonies, and a driving pulse that sparks movement. Tight, propulsive drumming locks in with webs of double neck microtonal guitar, shaping trance-like spirals of sound and imagery. Since releasing Vol. 1 in 2024, the duo’s momentum has accelerated with attention from audiences, critics, and industry figures, highlighted by appearances at major festivals in Quebec such as the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, and with eyes toward Trans Musicales in Rennes. The follow up, Vol. 2, keeps the energy brisk while sidestepping straightforward repetition. It leans into sharper, more dynamic structures, hides playful details for careful listeners, and draws power from acid techno, disco, and rock. Mata Zyklek races ahead on a resonant fifth and urgent tempo, whipping through quick turns like a tongue in cheek action chase capped by a dirtbike escape. Guided by space time travelers Klek and Khn de Poitrine, the performance nods to hot dogs, pyramids, and rock’s over the top spectacle. At the core, it is all about playing rock and roll.