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‘There was blood on the piano’: Inside the chaos and grandeur that made Arcade Fire’s Funeral

Mark Beaumont talks to the band about the way that chaos, creativity and death shaped one of the era-defining works of the 21st century, 20 years since it was first released

The Independent UK

First Groovin the Moo, now Splendour: why are Australia’s music festivals falling over?

The industry is reeling as a ‘multitude of factors’ combine to hurt ticket sales – and the path forward appears uncertain

The Guardian - AU

Pitchfork’s absorption into GQ is a travesty for music media – and musicians

Condé Nast’s gutting of the esteemed alternative publication and its staff is the latest example of media conglomerates prioritising capital over culture

The Guardian - UK

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Feist says 'songs weren't safe' when touring with Arcade Fire: 'I couldn't continue'

Leslie Feist has opened up about her decision to exit Arcade Fire's 2022 European tour, months after frontman Win Butler was accused of sexual misconduct.

Los Angeles Times

After allegations against Win Butler, an existential crisis lingers for Montréal

Ever since frontman Win Butler was accused of sexual misconduct by several people in 2022, Arcade Fire's hometown scene has struggled with how to respond.

WEKU

Arcade Fire: Juno awards defend nomination amid Win Butler sexual misconduct allegations

The Canadian equivalent of the Grammys has said the five-piece’s nomination for group of the year is ‘honouring the rest of the band for their success’

The Guardian - UK

Beck becomes second supporting artist to quit Arcade Fire tour after Win Butler sexual misconduct allegations

Beck did not cite a reason for leaving the tour

The Independent UK

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REVIEW: Arcade Fire bring dystopian visions and euphoric anthems to Manchester AO Arena

The Montrealean indie rockers served up the highlights of their seven albums to date at Manchester AO Arena

Manchester Evening News

Arcade Fire fans flogging cut-price gig tickets amid sexual misconduct allegations against lead singer

Frontman Win Butler has been accused of 'inappropriate behaviour' by three women and one gender-fluid person

Evening Standard

First Thing: Biden warns US democracy imperiled by Trump extremists

In a primetime address, the president said the Republican party was ‘dominated, driven and intimidated’ by Trump. Plus, the scientists rushing to find plants resilient to the climate crisis

The Guardian - UK

Feist quits Arcade Fire tour after reading about Win Butler sexual misconduct allegations in Dublin pub

Arcade Fire frontman Win Butler has been accused of sexual misconduct by four people

Dublin Live

Arcade Fire support act drops out of tour ahead of Manchester show after allegations against frontman Win Butler

The singer has quit the world tour citing allegations against the band's frontman

Manchester Evening News

Feist quits Arcade Fire's tour amid allegations against band's singer

CANADIAN singer-songwriter Feist has abandoned her support slot on Arcade Fire's world tour after allegations were made against the band's frontman…

The National (Scotland)

Feist quits Arcade Fire tour amid sexual misconduct allegations against Win Butler

Four people have accused frontman Win Butler of sexual misconduct

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Feist announces departure from Arcade Fire tour over Win Butler sexual misconduct allegations

‘I’m claiming my responsibility now and going home,’ Leslie Feist wrote

Los Angeles Times

Feist leaves Arcade Fire tour following sexual misconduct allegations against Win Butler

Singer-songwriter Leslie Feist announced on Thursday that she’ll no longer open for Arcade Fire on their European tour, citing the recent allegations of sexual misconduct against that band’s frontman Win Butler.

The Guardian - US

Feist leaves Arcade Fire tour after sexual misconduct claims against frontman

Canadian singer-songwriter announces she will step back from a tour with Arcade Fire following allegations against Win Butler

Los Angeles Times

Radio stations pull Arcade Fire’s music amid sexual misconduct allegations

Some North American radio stations have stopped playing the music of Arcade Fire after the rock band’s frontman, Win Butler, was accused of sexual misconduct.

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Los Angeles Times

'Business as usual': Back in concert, Arcade Fire sidesteps allegations against Butler

Days after four people accused Arcade Fire frontman Win Butler of sexual misconduct and assault, the band kicked off its European tour seemingly without a hitch in Ireland.

The Guardian - UK

Arcade Fire: inside first concert since accusations of sexual misconduct against frontman Win Butler

The Canadian band made no mention of the allegations during their performance in Dublin – and many fans vocally maintained their support for Butler

Mic

Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver suspended and fined $10 million

Robert Sarver is banned from all NBA and WNBA events, facilities, and activities.

Dublin Live

Dublin Arcade Fire gigs to go ahead despite sexual misconduct claims against lead singer

Four people allege the indie rock band's frontman Win Butler behaved inappropriately and sent unwanted sexual messages to them between 2015 and 2020

Irish Mirror

Arcade Fire's Dublin gigs to go ahead this week despite lead singer being accused of sexual misconduct

Another woman called Sarah said she was 23 in 2018 when Butler responded to her message about how much his music means to her. She said he sent explicit sexual videos which left her feeling “nervous and so ashamed”.

The Independent UK

Arcade Fire’s Win Butler denies sexual misconduct as four accuse singer of ‘inappropriate’ behaviour

Musician said that all relationships were consensual

Los Angeles Times

Arcade Fire frontman Win Butler accused of sexual misconduct

Win Butler, the frontman for Grammy-winning rock band Arcade Fire, has been accused of sexual misconduct by four people.

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