Who the fuck are Arcade Fire?

[richardp]

New video for Sprawl II was released today. Just like We Used To Wait, it's interactive. I really like this new version of the song laid over the Interactive video. I'd really like to see it released officially.

http://www.sprawl2.com/

[Kid Charlemagne]

Love the title of this thread. I love the video, mainly because Regiene is so adorable.

[blackholesun]

http://wtfhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/musically-oblivious-8th-grader-arcade-fire.jpg

I like the video too.

[Space Suicide]

A band.

Suburbs and Neon Bible are their best to me. I also loved the Live EP they did with David Bowie.

[richardp]

Yeah Suburbs is not only their best album in my opinion, but one of the best albums of the past decade. Everyone always clings to Funeral, and as amazing as that album is, Suburbs just completely trumps it in terms of songwriting, pacing, everything. It's a flawless album, and I never get bored with it. Also, it spurred the WTFIAF meme, and that alone is worth price of admission.

[theruiner]

New video for Sprawl II was released today. Just like We Used To Wait, it's interactive. I really like this new version of the song laid over the Interactive video. I'd really like to see it released officially.

http://www.sprawl2.com/
What the fuck did I just watch?*


Love the title of this thread. I love the video, mainly because Regiene is so adorable.That's nice...WHERE'S THE HOT VIOLIN PLAYER?!! Fail.




*=the traditional version

[Rdm]

The suburbs is my favorite of the three.. I know I'm in the minority too.

[thevoid99]

My favorite is Neon Bible though I do love The Suburbs and Funeral.

[jonypony81]

Just watched it, wished I could have experienced the interactive version, but I do not have a webcam on my laptop

[jonypony81]

I really think all the albums are equally great and have a defining theme between them that explains society in a sense.

[henryeatscereal]

Im waiting for the 4th album like a madman!

[Blackbookpress1984]

the thread title here is great, although i dont perticularly care for their music. too pretentious and douchbaggish.

[henryeatscereal]

well, according to Wayne Coyne they're pretentious douchebags, still i like their music a lot, they are very talented that's for sure

[allegro]

For me, nothing they do will ever be as good as "Funeral." Because that's fucking awesome. And sad.

[richardp]

well, according to Wayne Coyne they're pretentious douchebags, still i like their music a lot, they are very talented that's for sure

Didn't he come out and say he was misquoted a bit? I feel like I remember him kinda stepping back a bit and saying that they weren't actually that bad. I remember Win being really hurt that Wayne said that because he thought it was unjust and he really liked The Flaming Lips.

[henryeatscereal]

Didn't he come out and say he was misquoted a bit? I feel like I remember him kinda stepping back a bit and saying that they weren't actually that bad. I remember Win being really hurt that Wayne said that because he thought it was unjust and he really liked The Flaming Lips.
According to this interview he said: "They're Pricks", so fuck em", he reckons that they have good tunes but he hates the way they treat their crew and their audience:

http://www.pitchfork.com/news/34765-coyne-on-arcade-fire-theyre-pricks-so-fuck-em/

And then Win responded saying: "I still like the clouds taste metallic"

http://www.pitchfork.com/news/34771-win-butler-responds-to-wayne-coynes-diss/

Its true that Win was hurt by Wayne's comment, i love both bands and i would have loved to see them tour together , now it seems it's not going to happen anytime soon, who knows what happened? maybe a misunderstanding?, maybe Wayne was angry when he said that?

[richardp]

I've seen Arcade Fire live 4 times now and honestly they've been extremely nice to the audience every single time. Wayne Coyne is one of my favorite people ever, but I can't accept his claims.

[henryeatscereal]

I saw them too, in they were great and very respectful of the audience, no complaints

[Space Suicide]

I don't know why but I am so fucking addicted to Ready To Start at the moment. It's clogging up my last.fm feed and filling my speakers from every outlet on repeat. Song of the week for me, that's for sure.

[richardp]

I don't know why but I am so fucking addicted to Ready To Start at the moment. It's clogging up my last.fm feed and filling my speakers from every outlet on repeat. Song of the week for me, that's for sure.

You should really check out the Damian Taylor remix then. It's even better than the album version, in my opinion.

[Space Suicide]

You should really check out the Damian Taylor remix then. It's even better than the album version, in my opinion.

To be honest I think I have it as I downloaded it from somewhere not too long ago. I'll have to look.

[Kid Charlemagne]

September 9th bitches, let's do this!

[Collin]

September 9th bitches, let's do this!

Yeah but from what it sounds like, it's just gonna be in the single or something. They're very vauge about it, just "new music." Plus the 9th is a Monday, and albums always come out on Tuesdays. That tells me that we wont see the full length until atleast November or something. If the album does come out September 9th though, then we should be getting a single any day now. Unless they pull a Yeezus...

[henryeatscereal]

Looking forward to this one, and im really happy James Murphy produced this album!

[Kid Charlemagne]

Single or album, either way I'm fine. It means we get a new album. I really miss spending stacks of money on these guys.

[richardp]

It better come out this year! It feels weird having a new album from The National without an album from Arcade Fire to go along with it.

[Kid Charlemagne]

It better come out this year! It feels weird having a new album from The National without an album from Arcade Fire to go along with it.
These guys should just tour together all the time. I'm excited, James Murphy is on board, Win's a dad now, this could very well be the best year in music in years.

[allegro]

Win and Regine had a baby????

I'm really excited about James Murphy and the Arcade Fire wow this could be really great!

[Kid Charlemagne]

Win and Regine had a baby????

I'm really excited about James Murphy and the Arcade Fire wow this could be really great!

http://consequenceofsound.net/2013/04/arcade-fires-regine-chassagne-gives-birth/

James said that the album sounded awesome recently. So I'm excited as fuck!

[Kid Charlemagne]

October 29th, it's coming!

[[Shep]]

October 29th, it's coming!
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/p480x480/1017498_10151752567645225_1914420836_n.jpg
Interesting Imagery

[thefragile_jake]

It looks like someone tried to blow up Epcot.

[perceptionnexus]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXQZVp4T5g8

[Kid Charlemagne]

New song has leaked http://omnimusic.tumblr.com/post/60570949008/arcade-fire-reflektor-not-confirmed

[BRoswell]

This has James Murphy written all over it.

[henryeatscereal]

LCD Arcade System?

[richardp]

This song is perfect. Everything that I wanted from James Murphy produced Arcade Fire stuff. Uncontrollably excited for the full album now.

[thefragile_jake]

Damn, this song is great.

[RevolvingSheep]

Where can I hear this?

[richardp]

Anyone planning on trying to score a 12" tonight at their local shops?

[Amaro]

New song has leaked http://omnimusic.tumblr.com/post/60570949008/arcade-fire-reflektor-not-confirmed

Can't play it... :mad:

[richardp]

Justareflektor.com

[frothy_ham]

Here's ANOTHER official video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=7E0fVfectDo

I'm digging it, Arcade Fire + James Murphy + David Bowie = Fun Time For My Ears

[richardp]

The official video is so fucking cool. I lol'd so hard when they started dancing at the end of the end of it in their giant heads.

EDIT----

Preorders are up for the UK and confirms that Reflektor is a double album. FUCK. YES.

[Copy of A]

Hahaha, come on man, we're NIN fans!

self awareness goes a long way

[Copy of A]

Great song

[The Doctor]

Why is everyone using Topspin lately?! HTDA, NIN, and now Arcade Fire. $16 to ship 3 12" records with no media mail option. No thanks, I'll just skip the single, pre-order from Amazon and $ave money.

[blackholesun]

Damn. This is jammin'.

[miss k bee]

Indeed the new song is funky as ass! Cool vid as well.

[Zipfinator]

Just listened to Reflektor. It was the first time I've knowingly listened to Arcade Fire and I really fucking enjoyed it. I'm going to listen to some of their other stuff and try to get into them before the new album is out.

[Frozen Beach]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2a4gyJsY0mc
I can't be the only one who thought of this song when I heard Reflektor

[richardp]

Just listened to Reflektor. It was the first time I've knowingly listened to Arcade Fire and I really fucking enjoyed it. I'm going to listen to some of their other stuff and try to get into them before the new album is out.

Dive into The Suburbs. It was the best album of the past 10 years, IMO

[Fixer808]

It's been a slow roll for me but I'm starting to really get into Arcade Fire and I have no idea what took me so long.

[Amaro]

I feel very little with the new song. Guess I'll wait for the more of the new album's sound to back it up.

[BRoswell]

In case anybody missed the special (like I did):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fFAKrIntzY

[ChasingTheGhost]

Thanks to SNL, Reflektor has been on repeat all week. I'm gonna be checking out their other albums later. Looking forward to the new one.

[Lew]

In case anybody missed the special (like I did):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fFAKrIntzY

ha! cannot stop watching this. fucking speed thee, october 29th, speed thee!!!!!

[zaps30]

So 13 songs and it's a double album? I guess all the songs are really long...otherwise, double EP?

[screwdriver]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2a4gyJsY0mc
I can't be the only one who thought of this song when I heard Reflektor

THANK YOU
I couldn't figure out what it was, but that is definitely it

also, I really like Reflektor, but Danger! High Voltage wins by a landslide, and not just because my wife and I had our second dance to it at my wedding

[profane]

Expect a leak this Tuesday peeps.

[Space Suicide]

I caught the ending of Reflektor on Alt Nation the other day, so couldn't really make a clear decision on what I thought. The music video for it (as well as the song) is interesting...I didn't get bored at all even though it's an atypical longer length song.

The new album should be great.

[icecream]

I didn't like it the first few times I heard it. But then I listened to it through reasonable speakers and really enjoyed it. Turns out shitty computer speakers aren't the way you should hear something for the first time... who knew lol

[Zipfinator]

Expect a leak this Tuesday peeps.

I am disappoint.

[NINtastic]

Seeing The Reflektors aka AF on Thursday. I am very excite, yes.

[profane]

I am disappoint.

And you have all the right to be. Got carried away with has it leaked's posts on Facebook saying 'Tuesday' and 'imminent'.

[dionysus74]

Amazon has two different CDs for preorder. Anyone know the difference? (Besides price, and one might have censored artwork).

[ILoveFestivals]

Where is the Reflekotrs Toronto show(s)?!?!

[PhoenixML]

Tidal wave! We're all drowning.

[sa_nick]

Never been a huge fan of AF or LCD SS but the combo of the two works for me!

What's the deal with "the reflektors"? Is it just a promotional gag name or what? I'm hoping it's not the name of a fake, big-headed band people are paying to see mime new AF songs or something.

[profane]

Drip drip drip!

[richardp]

Never been a huge fan of AF or LCD SS but the combo of the two works for me!

What's the deal with "the reflektors"? Is it just a promotional gag name or what? I'm hoping it's not the name of a fake, big-headed band people are paying to see mime new AF songs or something.

It's just a tongue in cheek promotional gag.

This album sounds like Arcade Fire having the most fun they've ever had making a record. Haven't had time today to sit down and listen from start to finish, though. Looking forward to doing that tomorrow. I've a strong feeling that this is going to be the AOTY this year.

[TheyCallMeDrug]

album sounds really good. this band doesn't fuck up.

[blackholesun]

Initial listen...it was okay. It didn't seem all that memorable to me, though I've always felt that way about Arcade Fire. Every album has one or two songs I really love and then a bunch that range from just okay to good. I don't find any of it bad, but just...bland...I guess. Could be a grower though.

[BRoswell]

First impression: I enjoyed it. Definitely slower than the other albums, but I'm perfectly okay with that. However, I DID feel like a few songs could have been trimmed down. The last track definitely didn't need to be over ten minutes long. I'm also glad the reversed track isn't part of the actual album. Talk about a waste of time.

Overall, it's a good listen. Probably my least favorite album of theirs, but that could change.

[Rdm]

Fucking incredible

[Space Suicide]

Will get this today...

[richardp]

http://memecrunch.com/meme/RJWB/reflektor-bad-luck-2/image.png

[perceptionnexus]

Ayyyyyyyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeeeeee......having a hard time with it, gotta give it a few listens. It's like, on one hand, they went in with James Murphy and recorded an album of really cool shit, musically. There's tons of tasty grooves and synth lines all over the place. On the other hand, to me not one of the songs have that awesome life-affirming vibe that their past records did. And the songs do meander off quite a bit. On the first listen, I thought every song could have benefitted from some serious editing. But I'll give it a few more spins before having a definitive opinion.

[profane]

Ah, the polarisation is strong amongst the AF fan community. I read a lot of some songs that might have benefited if they were cut a little. I for one don't get that because it never gets dull for me. Heck, some of them are over too soon. Although this album of theirs seems harder to digest to me then previous ones. Having listened to it a few times it's definitely slowly growing stronger on me. But I don't feel like I get it quite yet. But man there's some great tasty stuff going on. Spinning it again tomorrow!

[BRoswell]

ToToM returns with a lovely mashup featuring Reflektor:

http://boototom.tumblr.com/post/65164862140/this-is-a-mashup-here-are-the-artists-involved

[r_z]

After my first listen I'm really digging this album. So far, We Exist and Here Comes The Nighttime are my favorites. Finally got the meaning of artwork/title, too.

[thevoid99]

I heard it last night. I need to listen to it again.

[Ocean Blooms]

The first half took a couple of listens to get into it. The second was immediate excellence, the last 4 tracks is pure bliss.

The songs I'm still not entirely keen on is Flashbulb Eyes and You Already Know.

[profane]

It's eating my soul people. So beautiful. So diverse. So... many... FEELS!!!

[cashpiles (closed)]

The Reflektor album is really great. There's one song that I keep listening to over and over again: Porno. The line about "little boys and their porno"... sending a message about the difference between men and men that know what real love is... the music and vocals are amazing. Another excellent 2013 rock album, to be put next to ...Like Clockwork

[rampface]

Only weak spots in my opinion are You Already Know and Here Comes the Night Time II, but they're not so bad that I feel the urge to skip them. Cool to see mostly positive reviews. Reflektor is now my second favorite AF album after Funeral. Here Comes the Night Time being one of the best songs in their entire discography. Epic stuff and perfect for the winter months ahead!

[ChasingTheGhost]

Love this album.

[harrismonkey]

Initial listen...it was okay. It didn't seem all that memorable to me, though I've always felt that way about Arcade Fire. Every album has one or two songs I really love and then a bunch that range from just okay to good. I don't find any of it bad, but just...bland...I guess. Could be a grower though.

Yeah. It's definitely all very pleasant. It's growing on me some, but I'm still waiting to totally fall in love with any of it.

Not bad, but I really hope it's a grower in a big way.

[Mantra]

This album makes me feel like a crazy person, because my moment-to-moment reactions to what I'm hearing veer back and forth to such extreme degrees.

Like, one second I'll be thinking "wow, this is fucking great" when they're playing that awesome bass riff on "It's Never Over," but then a few seconds later the group yells out "Hey!! Orpheus!!" and I start wincing because I feel like I'm watching some campy high school play. And then maybe later on it'll be back to an awesome part and I'll be enjoying it...when all of a sudden Win starts yelling out a bunch of ridiculous lyrics, something about how the whole world doesn't understand "us" because we're so different and unique, and once again I'm cringing.

And this whiplash experience just goes on and on like that for the whole album. It's a crazy experience. I'm already kind of bipolar/manic depressive, so I think I should probably stay away from this album, purely for health reasons!

[harrismonkey]

Begining to think I'll have forgotten this thing by the end of the week. :(

Hope I'm wrong.

[Corona Radiata]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwWK8uyoHdg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5cWbYeBKSY

[Corona Radiata]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwWK8uyoHdg

[october_midnight]

http://pitchfork-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/content/reflektor-tour.jpg

[TheyCallMeDrug]

grabbed pit tix for the gorge through one of the presales. summer can't come soon enough.

[blackholesun]

Can't decide if I should go to the Mountain View show. I'm not a huge fan of the Shoreline, though Arcade Fire are playing Oakland in a month, but it's for one of those radio holiday festivals and that would mean a shorter set. Meh.

[thevoid99]

I listened to the album again yesterday and it's grown on me. I just like some of the rhythms and experiments that goes on. Though I still think Neon Bible is their best album so far.

[brotha52]

I'm not a huge fan of the Shoreline
I tend to hear this a lot. While the sound isn't the greatest, there's still something amazing to me being up on that grass at sundown. Really good memories from that place over the years. APC running across the lawn during Lolla'03, to crazy the crazy hillside pit during RATM during Evil Empire tour.
I really like to hear Arcade Fire in an outdoor setting. I remember hearing the organ reverbing off the Gorge at Sasquatch.

[blackholesun]

I tend to hear this a lot. While the sound isn't the greatest, there's still something amazing to me being up on that grass at sundown. Really good memories from that place over the years. APC running across the lawn during Lolla'03, to crazy the crazy hillside pit during RATM during Evil Empire tour.
I really like to hear Arcade Fire in an outdoor setting. I remember hearing the organ reverbing off the Gorge at Sasquatch.

I'm a stickler when it comes to good sound at at show...plus I'm way more into intimate shows. I've been to quite a few shows at the Shoreline and every time I come away somewhat disappointed. I suppose it's personal preference. To be clear, I love outdoor settings for shows, I just don't really like the Shoreline. I saw the Tallest Man on Earth at an outdoor show a few years ago that was extremely intimate and great sounding...I'm just weird.

[TheyCallMeDrug]

I really like to hear Arcade Fire in an outdoor setting. I remember hearing the organ reverbing off the Gorge at Sasquatch.

thats exactly what im hoping for. i went to the gorge back in 97 and saw beck and sonic youth but this show will be amazing im sure.

[HurtinMinorKey]

I listened to the album again yesterday and it's grown on me. I just like some of the rhythms and experiments that goes on. Though I still think Neon Bible is their best album so far.

Agreed. I am baffled by people who think Suburbs is better.

[henryeatscereal]

"Neon Bible" is by far the best album by AF, both "Funeral" and "Suburbs" are great but "Neon Bible" is a much "round" "equilibrated" listen, i also like the mood that you get on hearing the whole thing (I can listen to Funeral and Suburbs complete too, but most of the time i find myself skipping a few tracks...)

[richardp]

Agreed. I am baffled by people who think Suburbs is better.

Well it's all a matter of opinion, but The Suburbs is their crowning achievement in my eyes. A perfectly paced, perfectly executed, sprawling piece of art that so perfectly encapsulates the feeling of isolation, angst, and boredom that comes with living in a suburban area without making it feel like a cheap gimmick used to create a concept album. It was 100% from the heart and it showed.

[TheyCallMeDrug]

just listened to all 4 albums in a row in one sitting. not a clunker in the entire catalog imo

[Rdm]

I never understood the hate for the Suburbs I think it's great. I think people like to hate what they do t give time

[miss k bee]

Did not know about the London gig at the Roundhouse at all! :( Went to a different gig anyway.

[Jinsai]

I never understood the hate for the Suburbs I think it's great. I think people like to hate what they do t give time

I'm mostly indifferent about The Suburbs, and I think the idea of writing a concept album speaking for a segment of any population is kind of annoying, but that Rococo song sucks.

[Kid Charlemagne]

Funeral is great, but I happen to think Neon Bible is their masterpiece I usually skip a few songs from their other albums but I think Neon Bible is flawless.

[HurtinMinorKey]

I never understood the hate for the Suburbs I think it's great. I think people like to hate what they do t give time

I don't hate it at all, and I've listened to it a cagillion times. I really like about half the songs, but there are also a handful of songs that kinda bore me. It's more an issue of Neon Bible being that much better. Nothing off Suburbs holds a candle to The Well and the Lighthouse

[henryeatscereal]

<3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ83m4yQoug

[blackholesun]

http://vimeo.com/80158395

[Amaro]

cashpiles was right about Porno... But for me, goddamn that's like the only song I wanna hear. Well, Flashbulb Eyes is also pretty good... Otherwise you can count me on out of this shit. Ouch.

[HurtinMinorKey]

Top notch video.


http://vimeo.com/79836732

Notice the lack of shots taken in the director's basement studio using an iphone. :p

[richardp]

So Win Butler showed up at a local bar last night and did a surprise DJ set and it was pretty amazing. Jamming out to NIN (http://instagram.com/p/nPqNmkqXxT/) with Win right next to me was probably one of the highest points of my life. He also passed me a bottle of Maker's Mark during an NWA track. Dude went for like 3 hours, and at one point turned the club into a Haitian House Party and had one of Arcade Fire's new percussionists up there banging on tables and stuff. Just a truly bizarre yet crazy awesome night. And now I get to turn around and see the real Arcade Fire show tonight. YES!!

http://distilleryimage6.ak.instagram.com/ec7e4072cd0211e3ae7f0002c99acbc2_8.jpg

[BRoswell]

Kind of funny that he makes a statement at Coachella about electronic artists, then goes and DJs for three hours. I'm beginning to think he's taking the piss.

[henryeatscereal]

Yeah, they even showed up as the fake "Daft Punk" at Coachella, was this a diss or they really like them? I'm confused now...

http://cbskroq2.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/arcadefire-punkd-getty.jpg?w=620&h=349&crop=1

[richardp]

Kind of funny that he makes a statement at Coachella about electronic artists, then goes and DJs for three hours. I'm beginning to think he's taking the piss.

His DJ set definitely felt very tongue in cheek, which made it even better. He didn't sync ANYTHING up. He literally was just playing songs off of his iTunes and then his way of cross-fading was to do a shit ton of digital delay in between tracks. I think the only time he ever actually mashed anything up was when he would play a verse to Kanye's I Am A God and then cut into the chorus of You're So Vain. But, definitely a pretty fun tongue in cheek thing.

Oh and I'm pretty sure the Daft Punk thing was also them mocking how everyone at Coachella wouldn't shut up about how Daft Punk was going to do a secret set with Pharell Williams.

[miss k bee]

Seeing Arcade Fire in London on Saturday. Now wondering what to wear!. Costume or formal!? 2ManyDJs and Lorde supporting!

[Jinsai]

His DJ set definitely felt very tongue in cheek, which made it even better. He didn't sync ANYTHING up. He literally was just playing songs off of his iTunes and then his way of cross-fading was to do a shit ton of digital delay in between tracks. I think the only time he ever actually mashed anything up was when he would play a verse to Kanye's I Am A God and then cut into the chorus of You're So Vain. But, definitely a pretty fun tongue in cheek thing.

Oh and I'm pretty sure the Daft Punk thing was also them mocking how everyone at Coachella wouldn't shut up about how Daft Punk was going to do a secret set with Pharell Williams.

Just saw this for the first time, so again, I'm late to the party here.... but his "fuck DJ 'culture' and electronic musicians in general!" gesture has been really lame and unfortunate.
I'm sure they're upset that while they're headlining for the tenth year in a row, they're tired of people endlessly hoping Daft Punk shows up. Maybe they should dress up as Labyrinth era David Bowie too, since that rumor gets thrown around every year too.


Seeing Arcade Fire in London on Saturday. Now wondering what to wear!. Costume or formal!? 2ManyDJs and Lorde supporting!


I'd say go for whatever is a good balance of what would be comfortable and help you enjoy the show.
I'd go dressed as Daft Punk wielding glowstick dildos, but that's me.

[Sutekh]

Electronica isn't real music...? Yeah cause suburban middle class endless indie rehash music is so real

By that logic the Monkees are better than Aphex Twin

This is why I try to ignore interviews/press

[miss k bee]

I don't read much interviews anymore, but by that logic they wouldn't of had 2ManyDJ's supporting!.

Anyways decided to go 80's style nice and easy.

[InnerLondon Skywave]

Perhaps he got 2Many DJs to support as a sort of PR stunt. To show the world he is not such a total moron.

That comment from Coachella is the most regressive, conservative thing i have heard anyone in music (other than Ted Nugent) say for such a long time.
im so glad electronic music is dominating everything at the moment.

[richardp]

Perhaps he got 2Many DJs to support as a sort of PR stunt. To show the world he is not such a total moron.

That comment from Coachella is the most regressive, conservative thing i have heard anyone in music (other than Ted Nugent) say for such a long time.
im so glad electronic music is dominating everything at the moment.

I think people are just reading WAY to much into that statement.

[miss k bee]

Expensive stunt. I didnt read interview so don't care

[miss k bee]

Ian McCulloch of Echo and the Bunnymen joined them on stage tonight apparently!

[miss k bee]

It was good!. The second stage, glitter balls and lighting really made the
massive and slightly souless Earls Court exhibition centre feel and bit more intimate. Loved the
set and the dancers for We Exist and It's Never Over. I enjoyed hearing 2manyDjs
as well, bit sad they could not have done longer set bit at the end. Lorde was good as well. Bit surprised that most people did not wear fancy dress, most wore formal or normal clothes. And how cute is Regine!! She was so smiley!

[SchwarzerAbt]

So have you heard the new Arcade Fire song that was out today? http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/hear-arcade-fire-mavis-staples-team-on-emphatic-new-song-w461947

(not exclusive to Tidal but also on other platforms)

Edit: Here is the video on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/f6jma9VQEls

[SchwarzerAbt]

In other new The Reflektor Tapes will see an official DVD/BluRay release:

https://www.amazon.de/Arcade-Fire-Reflektor-Tapes-Blu-ray/dp/B01MTSLA94

[thevoid99]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zC30BYR3CUk

[october_midnight]

Also a tour with Phantogram, Wolf Parade, and others...

Arcade Fire North American Tour
September 5 - Quebec City, QC @ Centre Videotron
September 6 - Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
September 9 - Ottawa, ON @ Canadian Tire Centre
September 12 - New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
September 15 - Boston, MA @ TD Garden
September 16 - Washington, DC @ Verizon Center
September 17 - Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center
September 21 - Atlanta, GA @ Infinite Energy Arena
September 22 - Tampa, FL @ USF Sun Dome
September 23 - Miami, FL @ Watsco Center at the University of Miami
September 26 - New Orleans, LA @ UNO Lakefront Arena
September 27 - Austin, TX @ Frank Erwin Center
September 28 - Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
October 11 - Edmonton, AB @ Rogers Place
October 12 - Calgary, AB @ Scotiabank Saddledome
October 14 - Vancouver, BC @ Pacific Coliseum
October 15 - Seattle, WA @ Key Arena
October 17 - Oakland, CA @ Oracle Arena
October 18 - San Diego, CA @ Viejas Arena
October 20 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Forum
October 22 - Las Vegas, NV @ Mandalay Bay Events Center
October 25 - Denver, CO @ Pepsi Center
October 27 - Kansas City, MO @ Silverstein Eye Centers Arena
October 29 - St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center
October 30 - Chicago, IL @ United Center
November 1 - Windsor, ON @ Windsor Credit Family Union Centre
November 3 - Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Centre

[kel]

it reminds me of "dancing queen".

a lot.

edit: d'oh. so that's the point. thanks, pitchfork.

[HurtinMinorKey]

This is by far the best single out so far: Creature Comfort
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzwicesJQ7E

Turning into one of my favorites all time from them.

The Everything Now Corp. Version is kinda interesting too:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytm4E7tCgXU

[richardp]

It leaked.

It's pretty good. I think it might be a grower. Sounds are all over the map on it, but in a good way? There are a few tracks that kind of made me raise my eyebrows though. I feel like some of the more casual fans might not be into the album, too.

[bobbie solo]

This Brooklyn show they have coming up is pretentious as fuck with its dress code. Kinda like them.

[theimage13]

This Brooklyn show they have coming up is pretentious as fuck with its dress code. Kinda like them.

I don't think I could name a single one of their songs. But it's worth noting that the dress code was not their idea (http://www.avclub.com/article/sorry-dress-code-arcade-fires-brooklyn-show-wasnt--258523).

[bobbie solo]

We pushed them pretty hard at a place I worked in 2008-2009. Not a fan.

[BRoswell]

http://songexploder.net/arcade-fire

[october_midnight]

https://twitter.com/consequence/status/1504518177274929157

[richardp]

Haven't been able to listen to the track yet. I'm extremely excited to hear it, especially knowing the new album was produced by Nigel Godrich.

Gotta say though, after 5 years (and even longer if EN wasn't your cup of tea), only having 7 songs stretched across a 40 minute (unnecessarily presented as) double album is a bit disappointing. They really couldn't come up with any more better material together after that time? Hopefully the album is phenomenal as fuck and makes me look like an idiot for saying that though.

[thefragile_jake]

New track is fantastic!

[richardp]

Wow yeah finally got to listen to it and it's great. Giving off Suburb vibes. Extremely excited that Nigel Godrich produced this, and that it has that feeling to the sound. C'mon lets get an Arcade Fire/The Smile tour going.

[Kodiak33]

I really love this song(s). Arcade Fire always just nail the emotional swells, and it’s very heartfelt and meaningful to me right now. Also listen in good quality, it’s richer than you think. The YouTube video didn’t sound great but Spotify did.

[BRoswell]

The double album thing was a bit concerning until I read that article. I was hoping it wouldn't be like Reflektor. I enjoyed that album, but it didn't need to be a double album. Everything Now was decent, but the whole "CONSUMERISM BAD!" concept felt pretty stale by that point. I'm going to hold off on listening to any tracks until the album is released so I can enjoy it in full.

[october_midnight]

Uhh….

https://twitter.com/butlerwills/status/1505280724865359877?s=21

[richardp]

New album is out there. I think its their shortest album to date? But it doesn't really feel like it. Most of the songs are so sprawled out and have so many different movements in them that it feels like the albums longer than it is. On first listen it's really good, though. Fans of Funeral will latch on to this one more than any other release, I would imagine.

[BRoswell]

Just finished listening to it. First half of the album was such a depressing slog that I almost gave up on it, but I held on due to the whole double album idea. Second half was definitely better, but there's no real cohesion between the tracks in my opinion. The tracks aren't bad, but it comes across like a collection of singles rather than a solid piece. I get what they were doing in terms of the album being about pessimism versus optimism, but front-loading the album with a suite of maudlin tracks was a big mistake. What I liked about previous albums (and about a lot of albums in general) is the contrast between the high energy tracks and the more somber tracks, and how they were weaved together. If they had done that with this album, I think it might have worked for me. As it stands, it's probably my least favorite album of theirs.

[thefragile_jake]

Yeah, I need to give it another spin ... but I was shocked at how the only song that stood out to me was the initial single. Truthfully, it feels like a little bit of Everything Now without any bite to it ... like that era of the band but on more of a come down.

Definitely my least favorite so far, but maybe additional listens will reward me.

[richardp]

The tracks aren't bad, but it comes across like a collection of singles rather than a solid piece.

I think that's what they were going for though. Apparently all the songs are stitched together from various odds and ends demos from their whole career. Like one of the chapters in End of Empire was written for funeral and never used. And I think another song is from the Reflektor era. They put all of this together during the Pandemic, and recorded at the end of 2020 so I mean of course the album isn't going to be super cohesive because everyone was stretched out in various parts of the world while Win and Regine wrote and put it all together.

[BRoswell]

Apparently all the songs are stitched together from various odds and ends demos from their whole career.

Well, that explains the half-baked feel of the album then. Maybe they should have just released them as singles instead of as an album. Sometimes demo stuff is best left in the archives.

[Soma]

“The Lightning I, II” had me very hyped for the return of their original sound. A little disappointed on the first listen through, but it’s growing on me. They seem to be drawing from all of their previous directions. Was pleasantly surprised by Peter Gabriel’s guest spot. Lyrics are hit & miss but all in all, this is the first Arcade Fire record that has really piqued my interest since Neon Bible.

[october_midnight]

https://twitter.com/consequence/status/1563648452671815680?s=21&t=BI126LI6Yea3HwYP1tFQMQ]Win Butler accused of sexual misconduct by multiple victims.

[chuckrh]

https://twitter.com/consequence/status/1563648452671815680?s=21&t=BI126LI6Yea3HwYP1tFQMQ]Win Butler accused of sexual misconduct by multiple victims.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plZRe1kPWZw

[BRoswell]

That's completely fucked up. Even if you set the SA stuff aside (which you shouldn't), cheating on your wife with four different people makes you a huge asshole. Régine should have kicked his ass to the curb. Also, it should be said that childhood trauma and alcohol issues are not an excuse. There's plenty of people who have dealt with one or both of those issues, and they don't do things like that. Take responsibility for what you did.

At this point, I'm done with the band. They haven't made a truly solid record since The Suburbs, and this just makes my disappointment with them so much worse.

[chuckrh]

That's completely fucked up. Even if you set the SA stuff aside (which you shouldn't), cheating on your wife with four different people makes you a huge asshole. Régine should have kicked his ass to the curb. Also, it should be said that childhood trauma and alcohol issues are not an excuse. There's plenty of people who have dealt with one or both of those issues, and they don't do things like that. Take responsibility for what you did.

At this point, I'm done with the band. They haven't made a truly solid record since The Suburbs, and this just makes my disappointment with them so much worse.

Regine is lovely & very talented. Wonder if this stuff had anything to do with Win's brother leaving the band.

[BRoswell]

Wonder if this stuff had anything to do with Win's brother leaving the band.

I wouldn't be surprised at this point.

[richardp]

It's mad shitty behavior for sure, and even his acknowledgment of it all is very backhanded with lots of victim blaming, but I'm not going to just start pretending like one of my favorite bands is suddenly dog-shit because of this.

[thefragile_jake]

How in the world are they going to do their current tour in good faith with all of this out in the open? That Pitchfork article is apparently just the tip of the iceberg as it's been circulating now that Win being a creep was well known to those in the service industry within New Orleans.

[chuckrh]

It's mad shitty behavior for sure, and even his acknowledgment of it all is very backhanded with lots of victim blaming, but I'm not going to just start pretending like one of my favorite bands is suddenly dog-shit because of this.
You're right, it would be wrong to tarnish the rest of the band about this but since Win is the leader it makes things very difficult.

[BRoswell]

I have what some might consider a very romanticized view of artists. I like artists who seem to be coming from a place of honesty, and when that view suddenly collides with the reality of who they are, it's incredibly difficult for me to go back to their art and view it in the same way. It makes it seem phony and cheap, and it makes me feel bad for buying into it. I don't expect artists to be perfect beings, but I also don't want them to be users and abusers of people, especially people who look up to them and have been moved and inspired by their art. Unfortunately, there's a lot of artists like that. It sucks for me to have to say goodbye to that music, but it just wouldn't be the same at this point. And like I said, for me, their last solid album was over a decade ago, so it feels like this has just been a long time coming anyway. I don't expect everyone to feel the same way though.

[allegro]

Holy shit, Win Butler is a dick. A rapey dick.

Edit: Ugh, I can't even get through all of that Pitchfork article. Ew ew ew.

Imma go use my two Arcade Fire CDs as Frisbees.

[sweeterthan]

i just read it. ugh. so sad. this band got me through two pregnancies. fuck pitchfork for letting him pick apart their statements. what’s wrong with the wife, letting him use her as a shield?

[Jinsai]

I saw them live once, and the way he talked to the audience really bugged me. It was this sneering condescension, and I was disappointed at the time because I had really liked their album Funeral.
Too bad they TRULY suck, that apparently, and that whiney....

Actually, screw it, everything they made after Funeral sucked for me. I really wanted to like Neon Bible but it was just... weak. I fucking HATED that album that won them a grammy, and I won't listen again, for various obvious reasons. Also, he can take that smug comment he made at Coachella about how all of the electronic music wasn't real or whatever and he can shove it right up his rapey ass.

[allegro]

I agree, I loved Funeral. I bought Neon Bible but didn’t like it. I saw them live twice but gave up after Neon Bible. I just saw them as schtick. They were a one-trick pony that would never recreate Funeral.

And now they’re just Win’s disgusting past. I feel sorry for his victims. Fuck Pitchfork for letting him provide his lame statements.

[richardp]

And now they’re just Win’s disgusting past.

Really don't see what the rest of the band has to do with Win's behavior. Win is solely responsible for his actions. Sarah, RRP, Will, Regine, Tim, and Jeremy aren't tied to any of this, nor did they partake in additional shitty behavior. So to say Arcade Fire as a whole is "Win's Disgusting Past" is really unfair. Win is Win's Disgusting Past. Don't drag the other 80% of the band who didn't do anything wrong for his bullshit.

[allegro]

Really don't see what the rest of the band has to do with Win's behavior. Win is solely responsible for his actions. Sarah, RRP, Will, Regine, Tim, and Jeremy aren't tied to any of this, nor did they partake in additional shitty behavior. So to say Arcade Fire as a whole is "Win's Disgusting Past" is really unfair. Win is Win's Disgusting Past. Don't drag the other 80% of the band who didn't do anything wrong for his bullshit.

Win IS the Arcade Fire. Those other members are just hired instrumentalists. Régine is more, but she’s Win’s enabler at this point.

If you remove Win from the Arcade Fire, it will collapse.

Of COURSE the other band members aren’t responsible for Win’s behavior; but I’m allowed to file the Arcade Fire’s catalog under “Win Butler’s disingenuous bullshit.”

[thelastdisciple]

He can go share a bunk with Jacob Hoggard.

[richardp]

Win IS the Arcade Fire. Those other members are just hired instrumentalists. Régine is more, but she’s Win’s enabler at this point.

Well you don't know anything about Win and Regine's personal relationship enough to call Regine his "enabler", which is in itself pretty accusatory. And secondly why ever call yourself a fan in the first place if you just view the other members (who Win and Regine also grew up and went to school with) as "hired instrumentalists". Arcade Fire could very well continue on without Win. It'd be a different sound, but the other members are COMPLETELY capable of being talented musicians and songwriters as well.

I get being upset and mortified at Win right now but to start accusing Regine of being an "enabler" and saying the rest of the band isn't worth shit is just being very reactionary.

[chuckrh]

I liked some of AFs music but they were always a bit too hipster for me. Who knows the details of Win & Regine's marriage but doing a Hilary Clinton is never a good look.

[Swykk]

I just like Neon Bible and especially The Suburbs, which helped me through a fucking horrendous divorce. There’s been songs I’ve liked on the other albums.

Make no mistake, Regine brought herself into this by supporting Win. This isn’t a good look for her. Agreed on the HRC reference, chuckrh.

[BRoswell]

The other band members should just start a new band at this point, unless they stand behind him too, in which case they can all ride that sinking ship together as far as I'm concerned.

[richardp]

Make no mistake, Regine brought herself into this by supporting Win. This isn’t a good look for her. Agreed on the HRC reference, @chuckrh (https://www.echoingthesound.org/community/member.php?u=6224).

Ok but you have no idea the dynamics behind the scene of Win and Regine's relationship. Saying she "brought herself into this" is such a stupid fucking thing to say. This isn't a good look for her? She's a woman capable of making her own informed decisions. They have children together. When you're with someone for 15 plus years you don't just fuckin' abandon them when they fuck up. You work through the shit together and try to rebuild your life as better people. Saying Regine is supporting Win's decision to have shitty extra marital affairs just because she didn't publicly come out like "aRcAdE fIrE is OvErRrR I HoPe WiN fUcKiNg DiEs" is just so fucking dumb and boneheaded. Regine literally has nothing to do with Win's behavior other than choosing to stay with him and work through the issues. It's so fucking misogynistic to assume Regine is just as culpable as Win simply because she is married to him. Get the fuck outta here with that misogyny. Win is responsible alone for his actions and choices, not anyone else from that band, bottom line.

[BRoswell]

I still stand by what I said about Regine kicking him to the curb, but ultimately, it's her decision to forgive him and stay by him. I know I couldn't put up with someone who did that to me, no matter if I had children with them or not.

[Ash512]

Someone hijacked the setlist.fm page to their first show that took place tonight in Dublin.
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/arcade-fire/2022/3arena-dublin-ireland-33b0bc65.html

Here it is for posterity before someone inevitably takes it down:



Wake Up (https://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/arcade-fire-6bd6ae92.html?songid=43d787a7)

Play Video (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/arcade-fire/2022/3arena-dublin-ireland-33b0bc65.html#)
Age of Anxiety I8 (https://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/arcade-fire-6bd6ae92.html?songid=be0893e)

Play Video (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/arcade-fire/2022/3arena-dublin-ireland-33b0bc65.html#)
Ready to Start (https://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/arcade-fire-6bd6ae92.html?songid=bd2add2)

Play Video (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/arcade-fire/2022/3arena-dublin-ireland-33b0bc65.html#)
The Suburbs (https://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/arcade-fire-6bd6ae92.html?songid=7bd2b284)

Play Video (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/arcade-fire/2022/3arena-dublin-ireland-33b0bc65.html#)
The Suburbs (Continued) (https://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/arcade-fire-6bd6ae92.html?songid=43d21ff3)

Play Video (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/arcade-fire/2022/3arena-dublin-ireland-33b0bc65.html#)
Neighborhood #1 (Lurking in Tunnels) (https://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/arcade-fire-6bd6ae92.html?songid=3e0893f)

Play Video (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/arcade-fire/2022/3arena-dublin-ireland-33b0bc65.html#)
Young Girls and Happy Endings (https://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/arcade-fire-6bd6ae92.html?songid=4bcae34a)
(Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci (https://www.setlist.fm/setlists/gorkys-zygotic-mynci-4bd6ef62.html) cover)
Play Video (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/arcade-fire/2022/3arena-dublin-ireland-33b0bc65.html#)
Neighborhood #5 (Sex Pest) (https://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/arcade-fire-6bd6ae92.html?songid=13e08949)
(New song)
Play Video (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/arcade-fire/2022/3arena-dublin-ireland-33b0bc65.html#)
Auntie Diaries (https://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/arcade-fire-6bd6ae92.html?songid=1be32dd0)
(Kendrick Lamar (https://www.setlist.fm/setlists/kendrick-lamar-bd2f5d6.html) cover)
Play Video (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/arcade-fire/2022/3arena-dublin-ireland-33b0bc65.html#)
Blurred Lines (https://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/arcade-fire-6bd6ae92.html?songid=3d84197)
(Robin Thicke (https://www.setlist.fm/setlists/robin-thicke-2bd62ca6.html) cover)
Play Video (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/arcade-fire/2022/3arena-dublin-ireland-33b0bc65.html#)
The Man With the Child in His Eyes (https://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/arcade-fire-6bd6ae92.html?songid=7bd39af4)
(Kate Bush (https://www.setlist.fm/setlists/kate-bush-23d6a4bf.html) cover)
Play Video (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/arcade-fire/2022/3arena-dublin-ireland-33b0bc65.html#)
It Wasn't Me (https://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/arcade-fire-6bd6ae92.html?songid=13d7c505)
(Shaggy (https://www.setlist.fm/setlists/shaggy-6bd6d69a.html) cover)
Play Video (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/arcade-fire/2022/3arena-dublin-ireland-33b0bc65.html#)
Sexy Kids (https://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/arcade-fire-6bd6ae92.html?songid=1be08940)
(Kunt and the Gang (https://www.setlist.fm/setlists/kunt-and-the-gang-5bd41728.html) cover)
Play Video (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/arcade-fire/2022/3arena-dublin-ireland-33b0bc65.html#)
Jail (https://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/arcade-fire-6bd6ae92.html?songid=2be49842)
(Kanye West (https://www.setlist.fm/setlists/kanye-west-bd6bd8a.html) cover) (with Marilyn Manson (https://www.setlist.fm/setlists/marilyn-manson-bd6a522.html))
Play Video (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/arcade-fire/2022/3arena-dublin-ireland-33b0bc65.html#)
Women of a Certain Age (https://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/arcade-fire-6bd6ae92.html?songid=3e08947)

Play Video (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/arcade-fire/2022/3arena-dublin-ireland-33b0bc65.html#)
18 Til I Die (https://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/arcade-fire-6bd6ae92.html?songid=73d6b60d)
(Bryan Adams (https://www.setlist.fm/setlists/bryan-adams-6bd6ba76.html) cover)
Play Video (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/arcade-fire/2022/3arena-dublin-ireland-33b0bc65.html#)
Blame It (On the Alcohol) (https://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/arcade-fire-6bd6ae92.html?songid=6bc7e2ca)
(Jamie Foxx (https://www.setlist.fm/setlists/jamie-foxx-23d66cdb.html) cover)
Play Video (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/arcade-fire/2022/3arena-dublin-ireland-33b0bc65.html#)
Chemistry (https://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/arcade-fire-6bd6ae92.html?songid=53c90795)
(with The Wurzels (https://www.setlist.fm/setlists/the-wurzels-6bd71652.html)) (Scrumpy & Western version)
Play Video (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/arcade-fire/2022/3arena-dublin-ireland-33b0bc65.html#)
Age of Anxiety XVIII (https://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/arcade-fire-6bd6ae92.html?songid=13e0893d)

Play Video (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/arcade-fire/2022/3arena-dublin-ireland-33b0bc65.html#)
Superstar (https://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/arcade-fire-6bd6ae92.html?songid=23d7c87b)
(Carpenters (https://www.setlist.fm/setlists/carpenters-5bd6ab94.html) cover)
Play Video (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/arcade-fire/2022/3arena-dublin-ireland-33b0bc65.html#)
Little Child (https://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/arcade-fire-6bd6ae92.html?songid=1bda65d8)
(The Beatles (https://www.setlist.fm/setlists/the-beatles-23d6a88b.html) cover)
Play Video (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/arcade-fire/2022/3arena-dublin-ireland-33b0bc65.html#)
Lady in the Front Row (https://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/arcade-fire-6bd6ae92.html?songid=33dc6059)
(Redd Kross (https://www.setlist.fm/setlists/redd-kross-7bd68e30.html) cover)
Play Video (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/arcade-fire/2022/3arena-dublin-ireland-33b0bc65.html#)
Does Your Mother Know (https://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/arcade-fire-6bd6ae92.html?songid=13d6e95d)
(ABBA (https://www.setlist.fm/setlists/abba-7bd6be74.html) cover)
Play Video (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/arcade-fire/2022/3arena-dublin-ireland-33b0bc65.html#)
Girls (https://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/arcade-fire-6bd6ae92.html?songid=6bd80ad6)
(The 1975 (https://www.setlist.fm/setlists/the-1975-6bdf86ea.html) cover)
Play Video (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/arcade-fire/2022/3arena-dublin-ireland-33b0bc65.html#)
Marblehead Johnson (https://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/arcade-fire-6bd6ae92.html?songid=63d4e2bb)
(The Bluetones (https://www.setlist.fm/setlists/the-bluetones-13d6bdf5.html) cover)
Play Video (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/arcade-fire/2022/3arena-dublin-ireland-33b0bc65.html#)
We Are Fucking Fucked (https://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/arcade-fire-6bd6ae92.html?songid=7be54210)
(Muse (https://www.setlist.fm/setlists/muse-53d6ebd5.html) cover) (Without Muse, live debut)
Play Video (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/arcade-fire/2022/3arena-dublin-ireland-33b0bc65.html#)
You've Got To Hide Your Love Away (https://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/arcade-fire-6bd6ae92.html?songid=5bd7f38c)
(The Beatles (https://www.setlist.fm/setlists/the-beatles-23d6a88b.html) cover)
Play Video (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/arcade-fire/2022/3arena-dublin-ireland-33b0bc65.html#)

Encore:
Rock and Roll, Part 2 (https://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/arcade-fire-6bd6ae92.html?songid=3bdb488c)
(Gary Glitter (https://www.setlist.fm/setlists/gary-glitter-73d6e2a1.html) cover) (without Gary Glitter. Win put… more (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/arcade-fire/2022/3arena-dublin-ireland-33b0bc65.html#) )
Play Video (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/arcade-fire/2022/3arena-dublin-ireland-33b0bc65.html#)
Evening of Swing (Has Been Cancelled) (https://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/arcade-fire-6bd6ae92.html?songid=4bd1f3ca)
(Half Man Half Biscuit (https://www.setlist.fm/setlists/half-man-half-biscuit-3d62da7.html) cover)
Play Video (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/arcade-fire/2022/3arena-dublin-ireland-33b0bc65.html#)
We Are Stupid Dossers (https://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/arcade-fire-6bd6ae92.html?songid=7be36278)
(Arctic Monkeys (https://www.setlist.fm/setlists/arctic-monkeys-3d6bdbf.html) cover) (Win announces “I am in fact a stupid dosser”)

[BRoswell]

Oh fuck. They're doing a show after all this? That should go well...

[WorzelG]

Oh fuck. They're doing a show after all this? That should go well...
It went fine like any show though, probably because tons of people pay no attention to social media or MSM or any news. I don’t think my sister has any clue about the Marilyn Manson accusations, she.cant stand him anyway so it doesn’t really.matter

[sweeterthan]

they still have a whole tour planned i think.


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[MrLobster]

Radio stations pull Arcade Fire music following sexual misconduct allegations against frontman (https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/arcade-fire-sexual-misconduct-radio-backlash-1.6567233)

[Swykk]

Ok but you have no idea the dynamics behind the scene of Win and Regine's relationship. Saying she "brought herself into this" is such a stupid fucking thing to say. This isn't a good look for her? She's a woman capable of making her own informed decisions. They have children together. When you're with someone for 15 plus years you don't just fuckin' abandon them when they fuck up. You work through the shit together and try to rebuild your life as better people. Saying Regine is supporting Win's decision to have shitty extra marital affairs just because she didn't publicly come out like "aRcAdE fIrE is OvErRrR I HoPe WiN fUcKiNg DiEs" is just so fucking dumb and boneheaded. Regine literally has nothing to do with Win's behavior other than choosing to stay with him and work through the issues. It's so fucking misogynistic to assume Regine is just as culpable as Win simply because she is married to him. Get the fuck outta here with that misogyny. Win is responsible alone for his actions and choices, not anyone else from that band, bottom line.

It isn’t misogyny. Cheating is gross and unforgivable. And he did it more than once. Get the fuck outta here with your weak ass attacks on those of us that recognize this. Get the fuck outta here with your paper thin defensiveness. I don’t know what the fuck has gotten into you as of late but I’m not having it.

Do I feel sorry for Regine? Sure I do but her shitty letter is not a good look. Her letter brought her into it. Nobody said she made him cheat. Reading comprehension would be of help to you.

[richardp]

It isn’t misogyny. Cheating is gross and unforgivable. And he did it more than once. Get the fuck outta here with your weak ass attacks on those of us that recognize this. Get the fuck outta here with your paper thin defensiveness. I don’t know what the fuck has gotten into you as of late but I’m not having it.

Do I feel sorry for Regine? Sure I do but her shitty letter is not a good look.

So by your logic Regine is just as guilty and responsible for Win's actions because she was cheated on by him? Who are you to decide what Regine decides to do with this information. It's her family, her life, her relationship. The only stakes you've got in this is buying and listening to music from a band you apparently didn't even like.

~i DoNt KnOw WhAtS gOtTeN iNtO yOu As oF lAtE But Im NoT hAvInG iT~

LOL I don't know, I guess I'm just not into accusing uninvolved people of being responsible and accountable for one person's shit behavior behind closed doors, simply due to association. And then trying to blame the person's wife as enabling that behavior, just because you didn't like her public statement and personal choice as to handling of her husband being a fucking asshole.

[Swykk]

You aren’t reading what I’m writing and are acting like a real asshole. I DID say I liked the band.

Again, read this carefully, nowhere did I blame Regine. Nowhere did I say she’s just as guilty. I said her reaction sucks because it absolutely does.

LOL Get fucked with your condescending nonsense, dude. Seriously. Stop putting words in my mouth. Feels an awful lot like you’re projecting here.

[allegro]

The comparison to HRC seems a bit off to me relative to Monica Lewinsky, etc. Bill Clinton lied about having consensual affairs with much younger women who worked with him, (or at least coming on to chicks at work), which contained power dynamics and elements of sexual harassment. No, I don’t understand why HRC stood by him, he cheated on her with chicks at work; he bought them gifts. He never actually had intercourse with them so maybe that means something, I dunno.


Win Butler is accused, by 4 women, of sexual misconduct.

That’s not “having an affair.”

Sexual misconduct includes criminal sexual assault.


Butler is calling these women liars.

Butler’s wife said: “He has lost his way, and he has found his way back.”

Characterizing 4 accusations of sexual assault as “losing your way” appears to be minimizing the gravity of the situation at hand.

I understand she may be trying to be a supportive spouse; perhaps she does not believe the accusations.

This may not end well.

[bobbie solo]

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[WorzelG]

The comparison to HRC seems a bit off to me relative to Monica Lewinsky, etc. Bill Clinton lied about having consensual affairs with much younger women who worked with him, (or at least coming on to chicks at work), which contained power dynamics and elements of sexual harassment. No, I don’t understand why HRC stood by him, he cheated on her with chicks at work; he bought them gifts. He never actually had intercourse with them so maybe that means something, I dunno.


Win Butler is accused, by 4 women, of sexual misconduct.

That’s not “having an affair.”

Sexual misconduct includes criminal sexual assault.


Butler is calling these women liars.

Butler’s wife said: “He has lost his way, and he has found his way back.”

Characterizing 4 accusations of sexual assault as “losing your way” appears to be minimizing the gravity of the situation at hand.

I understand she may be trying to be a supportive spouse; perhaps she does not believe the accusations.

This may not end well.
The thing that gets me about the ‘found his way back’ statement is that, No he didn’t find his way back, he was forced to be with his family by the Pandemic. Wonder if COVID hadn’t happened these stories would have gone beyond 2020

[versusreality]

I'll play the accusation game, because I've seen scenarios like this. (of course, what I'm about to say doesn't always happen in these situations) :

I wonder if his wife is saying these things because she fears for her safety.

It's possible. It's also not possible, but I wouldn't dismiss it specifically because the allegations are sexual assault related.

[sweeterthan]

regine may even be ok extramarital sexual encounters. we don’t know what’s between them in their agreement for a marriage/relationship. the problem is she’s 100% denying the assault accusations. She could’ve said everything just the same and left out the part about consent. As mentioned, it could be for any reason. we don’t know why. it sucks tho. it’s an obvious attempt at deflection in favor of butler. perhaps to preserve what they built. the odds are in their favor too since many abusers go on to have great opportunities and careers.

[botley]

Feist has pulled out of her support spot on the tour (http://listentofeist.com/).

[BRoswell]

Seems like more people are becoming aware of the accusations after she pulled out. I saw the band trending on Twitter for the first time since the article was published, and there were a lot of angry fans posting about how upset they were.

[chuckrh]

Seems like more people are becoming aware of the accusations after she pulled out. I saw the band trending on Twitter for the first time since the article was published, and there were a lot of angry fans posting about how upset they were.
Wonder if Beck will pull out of the tour, too. He's supposed to open acoustic in Seattle. I looked at tickets & it was more money than I wanted to spend for them.

[BRoswell]

Wonder if Beck will pull out of the tour, too. He's supposed to open acoustic in Seattle. I looked at tickets & it was more money than I wanted to spend for them.

He will if he's smart. Otherwise he'll get dragged into this just like she did.

[buckets of lube]

Beck's a former Scientologist, he's used to some controversy.

[henryeatscereal]

Fifth woman accuses Arcade Fire's Win Butler Of sexual misconduct (https://globalnews.ca/news/9299876/fifth-woman-accuses-arcade-fires-win-butler-of-sexual-misconduct/)