Arcade Fire co-founders Win Butler and Régine Chassagne have announced that they are separating after more than 20 years of marriage. “They continue to love, admire and support each other as they co-parent their son,” they wrote in a statement. “Their work in Haiti with KANPE continues and their bond as creative soulmates will endure, as will Arcade Fire.” Find the full statement below.
Butler and Chassagne married in 2003, the year before Arcade Fire released their breakout debut, Funeral. The couple welcomed its first and only child in 2013, shortly before the release of Reflektor.
In 2022, not long after Arcade Fire released WE, several women came forward to accuse Butler of sexual misconduct. The musician said that he had extramarital relationships and maintained that the experiences were consensual. Chassagne responded to the allegations with a statement showing support for her then-husband. “I know what is in his heart, and I know he has never, and would never, touch a woman without her consent and I am certain he never did,” she said. “He has lost his way and he has found his way back. I love him and love the life we have created together.”
Arcade Fire returned earlier this year with Pink Elephant, their first album since the allegations against Butler. The band also went on a tour in support of the album that wrapped up in the spring. Today’s statement on Butler and Chassagne’s separation suggests that the group will tour again soon.
Arcade Fire:
After a long and loving marriage, Win & Régine have decided to separate.
They continue to love, admire and support each other as they co-parent their son.
Their work in Haiti with KANPE continues and their bond as creative soulmates will endure, as will Arcade Fire.
The band send their love and look forward to seeing you all on tour soon.
