Arcade Fire’s frontman and frontwoman have announced the end of their marriage, yet they remain dedicated to their musical group.
On Thursday, Montreal’s indie rock duo Win Butler and Régine Chassagne took to social media to reveal their decision to separate, emphasizing that their “connection as creative partners will persist, along with Arcade Fire.”
The couple first crossed paths while attending McGill University during the formation of the band, eventually tying the knot in 2003.
Arcade Fire gained widespread recognition when their album The Suburbs earned the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 2011.
Three years ago, Pitchfork published a piece featuring allegations against Butler from four individuals who accused him of inappropriate sexual behavior, including unwanted advances.
In response, Butler admitted to having had sexual relationships outside of his marriage with Chassagne but refuted any claims of misconduct, asserting that the interactions were consensual.
Earlier this year, the band put out their seventh studio album, Pink Elephant, and initiated a tour.
In their statement on Thursday, the band mentioned that the couple continues to “love, admire and support each other” while co-parenting their 12-year-old son.