Are Angine de Poitrine set for the trickiest follow-up album of recent times?
Angine de Poitrine’s rapid rise from masked, experimental duo to international viral act has brought them remarkable success, but it also raises questions about whether their appeal will last. The article considers whether the band can follow their breakout with music that holds attention beyond the novelty and spectacle.
Their album *Vol II*, released in April, reached the UK top 20 and US top 50 after pre-orders exceeded 200,000; the duo also won both the 2026 Polaris Album Prize and Song Prize. The article compares their unusual presentation and sudden exposure with earlier boundary-pushing acts, especially Devo, whose 1978 *Saturday Night Live* appearance offered a possible precedent for what might follow.
In short
- Angine de Poitrine have achieved unexpected chart and award success.
- Their viral fame raises questions about lasting cultural relevance.
- The article looks to Devo for clues about their next chapter.