Angine de Poitrine wins Polaris Prize for best Canadian album and song at ceremony in Toronto
The Saguenay microtonal duo took home $40,000 in total prize money for Vol. 2 and the track Fabienk, selected by a 205-member jury of music experts.
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Angine de Poitrine won two of Canada's most prestigious music awards at the 21st annual Polaris Album Prize ceremony in Toronto last night. The Saguenay microtonal duo took home the Polaris Album Prize for their latest LP, Vol. 2, and the SOCAN Polaris Song Prize for their track "Fabienk." The wins came with $40,000 in total prize money: $30,000 from the Slaight Family Foundation and $10,000 from SOCAN.
A 205-member jury of music media and experts from across Canada selected the winners based entirely on artistic merit. Band manager Sébastien Collin said in a statement that the recognition reflects the group's "lifetime of refinement, collaboration, a drive to push beyond one's limits, and a refusal to be confined by any established framework."
"Beyond the innovation and the extreme level of difficulty, the band has managed to create music that is incredibly catchy and accessible, which makes it all the more impressive," Collin said. The announcement caps a strong year for the anonymous costume-clad rockers, who played to packed crowds at Montreal Jazz Fest in late June after being named among the 10 finalists for the 2026 Polaris Prize in July.
The details
What did Angine de Poitrine win?
Angine de Poitrine won the Polaris Album Prize for Vol. 2 and the SOCAN Polaris Song Prize for the track 'Fabienk' at the 21st annual Polaris Album Prize ceremony in Toronto on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
How much prize money did they receive?
$40,000 in total: $30,000 from the Slaight Family Foundation and $10,000 from SOCAN.
Who selected the winners?
A 205-member jury of music media and experts from across Canada selected the winners based entirely on artistic merit.
