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Win Butler and Régine Chassagne Separate, Say Arcade Fire Will Continue

The band signaled continued activity, calling the split a personal change that does not affect Arcade Fire.

Overview

  • A joint statement posted to Arcade Fire’s Instagram announced the separation after more than two decades of marriage.
  • The pair said they will co-parent their son and continue their work in Haiti with the charity KANPE.
  • The statement affirmed their creative partnership and said, “look forward to seeing you all on tour soon,” though no dates are currently listed.
  • Arcade Fire released Pink Elephant in May 2025 and completed a supporting tour in the spring.
  • Reporting recaps 2022 allegations against Win Butler that he denied as nonconsensual, which led to tour fallout including Feist’s exit as an opener.