The Quebec rock group Angine de poitrine is introducing a new drum kit created by the local instrument manufacturer Ebenor [1].
This partnership highlights the intersection of avant-garde musical experimentation and regional craftsmanship in the Estrie region. By utilizing locally made instruments, the band supports Quebec's manufacturing sector while pursuing a highly specialized sonic identity that deviates from standard musical scales.
The group, consisting of guitarist Khn and drummer Klek, previously gained attention for their use of a microtonal guitar [1]. The collaboration with Ebenor has now expanded to the percussion section to complement the band's unconventional arrangements [1].
Ebenor is located in Saint-Sébastien-de-Frontenac, where the company specializes in creating unique musical tools [1]. The project involves the development of instruments that allow the musicians to explore frequencies and tones not typically found in traditional Western music.
Radio-Canada Info described the process of working with the group as an encounter with musicians who command unique objects, such as a combined microtonal guitar and bass [1]. The narrator for Radio-Canada Info said, "Saviez‑vous qu’elle est aussi fabriquée chez nous, en Estrie ? Direction Saint‑Sébastien‑de‑Frontenac pour découvrir le travail de l’entreprise Ebenor !" [1].
While the band is rooted in Quebec, their public image often leans into the surreal. La Presse previously noted that Angine de poitrine knows how to hypnotize its audience, describing the members as "extraterrestrials of Quebec rock" [2]. This eccentric branding pairs with their technical pursuit of microtonality, a system of tuning that uses intervals smaller than a semitone.
The shift toward the new drum kit marks a new phase in the group's configuration. By integrating these custom-built instruments, the band aims to further differentiate its sound from the global rock standard [1].
“Angine de poitrine knows how to hypnotize its world.”
The collaboration between Angine de poitrine and Ebenor demonstrates a trend toward 'hyper-local' production for niche artistic needs. By commissioning instruments that do not exist in mass markets, the band is not only altering its musical output but is also creating a specialized economic demand for artisanal luthiers and instrument makers within Quebec.
