Arcade Fireplace 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 help one another as they co-parent their son,” they wrote in a press release. “Their work in Haiti with KANPE continues and their bond as inventive soulmates will endure, as will Arcade Fireplace.” Discover the complete assertion under.
Butler and Chassagne married in 2003, the yr earlier than Arcade Fireplace launched their breakout debut, Funeral. The couple welcomed its first and solely baby in 2013, shortly earlier than the discharge of Reflektor.
In 2022, not lengthy after Arcade Fireplace launched WE, a number of ladies got here ahead to accuse Butler of sexual misconduct. The musician stated that he had extramarital relationships and maintained that the experiences have been consensual. Chassagne responded to the allegations with a press release displaying help 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 girl with out her consent and I’m sure he by no means did,” she stated. “He has misplaced his means and he has discovered his means again. I really like him and love the life now we have created collectively.”
Arcade Fireplace returned earlier this yr with Pink Elephant, their first album because the allegations towards Butler. The band additionally went on a tour in help 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 an extended and loving marriage, Win & Régine have determined to separate.
They proceed to like, admire and help 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 sit up for seeing you all on tour quickly.
