Angine de Poitrine introduced new music while reaching another milestone in their rapid rise. The anonymous Quebec duo made their U.S. television debut on Monday’s episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon with the first public performance of the new original “Zugzegk.”
Microtonal guitarist Khn de Poitrine and drummer Klek de Poitrine opted for the previously unreleased instrumental rather than a song from “Vol. II”, their six-track sophomore album released in April. While soundchecked several times earlier this summer, “Zugzegk” does not appear on either of Angine de Poitrine’s two albums.
The Tonight Show appearance followed several other firsts for the duo in 2026. Angine de Poitrine made their British television debut on Later… With Jools Holland in June before presenting their first U.S. concert at the Newport Jazz Festival on July 31st. Primus bassist Les Claypool and Rush members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson have also recently shared their admiration for the group.
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