Arcade Fire co-founders Win Butler and Régine Chassagne have introduced that they’re separating after greater than 20 years of marriage. “They proceed to like, admire and assist one another as they co-parent their son,” they wrote in an announcement. “Their work in Haiti with KANPE continues and their bond as inventive soulmates will endure, as will Arcade Fireplace.” Discover the total assertion under.
Butler and Chassagne married in 2003, the 12 months earlier than Arcade Fireplace launched their breakout debut, Funeral. The couple welcomed its first and solely youngster in 2013, shortly earlier than the discharge of Reflektor.
In 2022, not lengthy after Arcade Fireplace launched WE, a number of girls came forward to accuse Butler of sexual misconduct. The musician mentioned that he had extramarital relationships and maintained that the experiences have been consensual. Chassagne responded to the allegations with an announcement displaying assist for her then-husband. “I do know what’s in his coronary heart, and I do know he has by no means, and would by no means, contact a lady with out her consent and I’m sure he by no means did,” she mentioned. “He has misplaced his manner and he has discovered his manner again. I really like him and love the life now we have created collectively.”
Arcade Fireplace returned earlier this 12 months with Pink Elephant, their first album because the allegations in opposition to Butler. The band additionally went on a tour in assist of the album that wrapped up within the spring. In the present day’s assertion on Butler and Chassagne’s separation means that the group will tour once more quickly.
Arcade Fireplace:
After a protracted and loving marriage, Win & Régine have determined to separate.
They proceed to like, admire and assist one another as they co-parent their son.
Their work in Haiti with KANPE continues and their bond as inventive soulmates will endure, as will Arcade Fireplace.
The band ship their love and look ahead to seeing you all on tour quickly.
