The costumed Canadian microtonal math‑rock group Angine de Poitrine surged in popularity over the past year, driven largely by viral KEXP videos. Their recent appearance on the U.S. version of The Tonight Show marked their first American television debut, following a UK television debut in June.
On The Tonight Show, the polka‑dot duo performed an unreleased track titled “Zugzegk,” which Fallon humorously described as a wordless throat‑clearing. Their guitar work displayed a whimsical, slinky quality reminiscent of a surreal surf‑rock cartoon soundtrack, maintaining high energy throughout. The performance exemplified how the band’s technical expertise and theory‑savvy approach can translate into accessible, crowd‑pleasing pop.
Watch the performance below.
