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General	*Check out my writing here!* listen to the golden hymn They say a watched pot won't ever boil You can't raise a baby on motor oil Just like a seed down in the soil, you've got to give it time ✦ Le journal de Régine ✦ ✕ Le journal de Régine Le plus récent: 31 janvier 2026 life really is kind of all over the place. i tried working on music again but ended up procrastinating and reorganizing my files instead. i walked around rosemont for a bit because i needed to get out of the house, and it was freezing but weirdly nice. i ran into someone i half-know and had one of those conversations where you replay everything you said afterward. i keep thinking about things i should be doing versus things i actually want to do, which is annoying but also very me. there was this sudden cold snap overnight and everything outside sounded like it was breaking. trees were literally exploding, loud cracks were echoing down the street, which was kind of terrifying and kind of cool. I went into work and got stuck with this one customer who spent forever looking for the perfect record. I mean seriously, forever. I tried to give them space but by the time they finally decided, the snow had piled up so high it was covering the door, and I couldn’t leave even if I wanted to. it felt very dramatic for no reason, like the universe forcing me to sit down and deal with my stuff. .... ...
Music	Scroll n Click :) Nirvana Hole Arcade Fire Depeche Mode Zaho de Sagazan BØRNS Amy Winehouse Broken Social Scene Pink Floyd Mars Argo Radiohead Grimes Steely Dan [X] Nirvana Nirvana was an American rock band formed in Aberdeen, Washington in 1987. Their raw sound and emotional intensity helped define the grunge movement of the early '90s. Kurt Cobain’s songwriting made them a cultural phenomenon almost overnight. Smells Like Teen Spirit Lithium Heart-Shaped Box Nirvana - Nevermind Nirvana - In Utero Nirvana - Bleach [X] Hole Formed in Los Angeles in 1989 by singer and guitarist Courtney Love and guitarist Eric Erlandson, Hole became one of the most influential alternative rock bands of the 1990s. Known for their raw, confrontational lyrics and intense live performances, the band blended grunge’s distorted sound with feminist punk energy. Their 1994 album Live Through This received critical acclaim and is often cited as a defining record of the era. Despite lineup changes and public controversies, Hole left a lasting mark on rock, shaping the sound and attitude of a generation. . Doll Parts Violet Malibu Hole - Live Through This Hole - Celebrity Skin [X] Arcade Fire Arcade Fire are one of the most influential indie rock bands of the 21st century. Formed in Montréal in 2001 by Win Butler and Régine Chassagne, they emerged from the city’s underground arts scene to global acclaim. The band is renowned for its large, ever-expanding lineup, with members able to play multiple instruments, including guitar, piano, violin, accordion, hurdy-gurdy, French horn, xylophone, and more, often swapping roles live, creating a dynamic and unpredictable show. Their 2004 debut Funeral, recorded amid personal loss, became a critical milestone that redefined indie rock. They followed with Neon Bible (2007), recorded in a converted church, expanding their sound into dark, cinematic grandeur. The Suburbs (2010) explored suburban nostalgia and won the Grammy for Album of the Year. With Reflektor (2013), they experimented with Haitian rara rhythms and disco influences, collaborating with James Murphy and David Bowie. Everything Now (2017) critiqued consumer culture with a satirical twist. Their latest album, WE (2022), reflects on isolation and reconnection. Beyond their music, Arcade Fire are known for activism, especially supporting Partners in Health and Haitian causes. Their impact lies in their ability to make rock music orchestral, communal, and emotionally monumental, leaving an enduring mark on modern music. Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains) No Cars Go Reflektor Arcade Fire - Funeral Arcade Fire - Neon Bible Arcade Fire - The Suburbs Arcade Fire - Reflektor Arcade Fire - Everything Now Arcade Fire - WE [X] Depeche Mode Depeche Mode are the legendary English synth-pop pioneers who redefined electronic music from the early 1980s onward. Formed in Basildon, Essex in 1980, the band originally featured Dave Gahan (vocals), Martin Gore (keyboards, guitar, songwriting), Andy Fletcher (keyboards), and Vince Clarke (keyboards, songwriting). Clarke left after their debut, replaced by Alan Wilder, who expanded their sound into dark, layered synth arrangements. Known for fusing moody electronics, industrial textures, and pop sensibilities, Depeche Mode crafted iconic albums like Speak & Spell, Black Celebration, Music for the Masses, and Violator, delivering hits such as “Enjoy the Silence,” “Personal Jesus,” and “Strangelove.” Their sound blends minimal synth lines, deep bass, atmospheric pads, and Gahan’s brooding baritone. Their live shows are monumental synth-driven spectacles, with intricate lighting and layered textures that make every concert a cinematic experience. The band has influenced countless electronic, industrial, and alternative artists while maintaining a cult devotion worldwide. Despite personal struggles, lineup changes, and decades in the spotlight, they continue to innovate, releasing new albums and touring with the same magnetic intensity, proving that Depeche Mode’s blend of darkness, melody, and synth mastery is timeless. Enjoy the Silence Personal Jesus Policy of Truth Depeche Mode - Violator Depeche Mode - Music for the Masses Depeche Mode - Ultra Depeche Mode - Black Celebration [X] Zaho de Sagazan Zaho de Sagazan is a French singer-songwriter known for her poetic lyrics, theatrical delivery, and unique voice. She blends electronic beats with influences from 70s–90s synths, creating a distinctive, cinematic sound. She began sharing her music on Instagram in 2015 and performed live at the Simone Veil theater before gaining wider recognition at festivals like Printemps de Bourges and Rock en Seine. Her debut album, La Symphonie des éclairs (2023), was certified Platinum, earning her multiple awards at Les Victoires de la Musique, including Best Female Revelation and Best Album. Known for her stage presence and expressive performances, Zaho continues to shape the French music scene with her unique artistic vision. La symphonie des éclairs Modern Love Tristesse Zaho de Sagazan - La symphonie des éclairs Zaho de Sagazan - La symphonie des éclairs (Orchestral Odyssey) [X] BØRNS Garrett Borns, known under the alias of BØRNS (credited to his ‘inner child’) Grew up in Great Lakes, a coastal town of Grand Rapids, Michigan, amongst the woods of his grandparent’s backyard. Børns blends falsetto-driven electropop and 60’s glam rock together to make the perfect mix of sound. Although none of his family members professionally pursued music, Borns states that “They were all music lovers. My parents bought this baby grand piano, which was in my living room, that I owe a lot to.” Through this constant exposure of musical instruments and sound, Borns learnt how to play the guitar, piano, keyboards, ukulele, and of course, voice. While growing up at home, he used his variety of talents to perform for guests at his parent’s many parties, feeling as though he was “always ready to perform”. After high school, Garrett studied music theory, jazz, classical piano, and filmmaking at the Interlochen Center for the Arts at Grand Rapid Community Collage, exposing himself to the growing music scene. Performing at the TEDx Grand Rapids pop-up (2011) after winning the West Michigan Student Showcase Showstopper Award in 2010, and returning from a brief stint in France, gave Garrett exposure that catapulted him into the music industry. For a brief time, Borns adventured New York, until finally moving to Los Angeles, where his career would take off. It only took a year for the singer to land a deal with America’s #1 label, Interscope Records. Releasing his debut EP under the stage name ‘BØRNS’. ‘Candy’ would chart continuously throughout the 2010s, making waves on Billboards Hot 100s, and New Alternative. Showing Borns potential, ‘Candy’ showcased some of his most popular songs, such as 'Electric Love’, 'Past Lives’ and '10,000 Emerald Pools’, which would later be added to Borns debut album, 'Dopamine’ peaking at 2 on both Billboards Top rock album and Alternative. Riding the waves of success, the singer began touring extensively, opening for artists such as Charli XCX and Bleachers, Misterwives, and Halsey, as well as having headlining tours until 2016/17. During tour, the production for 'Blue Madonna’ started. “She came to me in a dream” Borns stated while discussing the inspiration for his sophomore album, which had twists of 70’s alternative mixed with classical elements. And as expected, Borns began touring, with a hefty schedule, playing Coachella for a second time, and having 2 headlining tours. Iceberg The Emotion Sweet Dreams BØRNS - Dopamine BØRNS - Blue Madonna [X] Amy Winehouse Amy Winehouse was an English singer-songwriter celebrated for her rich, expressive contralto voice and fusion of jazz, soul, and R&B. Known for her retro style and deeply personal lyrics, Amy captured raw emotion with hits like “Rehab,” “Back to Black,” and “You Know I’m No Good.” Her 2006 album Back to Black won five Grammy Awards, including Record and Song of the Year, cementing her as one of the most influential British artists of her generation. Despite her struggles with fame and addiction, Amy’s unique voice, emotional honesty, and timeless songs continue to inspire artists worldwide. Je t’aime, Amy. Tears Dry on Their Own Back to Black You Know I'm No Good Amy Winehouse - Back to Black Amy Winehouse - Frank Amy Winehouse - Lioness: Hidden Treasures [X] Broken Social Scene Broken Social Scene is a Canadian indie rock collective formed in Toronto in 1999, known for their lush, orchestral sound and rotating lineup of talented musicians. At their peak, the collective included around 15–19 musicians, making each recording and performance a vibrant, collaborative experience. They’ve been a launchpad for artists like Feist, Emily Haines (Metric), Kevin Drew, and St. Vincent, helping foster a dynamic and innovative music scene. Albums like You Forgot It in People (2002) and Hug of Thunder (2017) showcase their layered instrumentation, cinematic arrangements, and emotional depth, earning critical acclaim and a devoted following. Known for explosive live performances and boundary-pushing recordings, Broken Social Scene remains a cornerstone of Canadian indie music. 7/4 (Shoreline) Swimmers This House Is on Fire Broken Social Scene - You Forgot It in People Broken Social Scene - Forgiveness Rock Record Broken Social Scene - Broken Social Scene Broken Social Scene - Forgiveness Rock Record Broken Social Scene - Feel Good Lost Broken Social Scene - Forgiveness Rock Record Broken Social Scene - Hug of Thunder [X] Pink Floyd Pink Floyd is an English rock band formed in London in 1965, famous for their psychedelic sound, progressive compositions, and conceptual albums. The original lineup included Syd Barrett (guitar, vocals), Roger Waters (bass, vocals), Richard Wright (keyboards), and Nick Mason (drums), later joined by David Gilmour (guitar, vocals). They pioneered concept albums and immersive live shows, using innovative studio effects, synthesizers, and experimental recording techniques. Albums like The Dark Side of the Moon (1973) became a cultural milestone, staying on the Billboard charts for over 900 weeks, while Wish You Were Here (1975) explored absence and the music industry, and Animals (1977) offered sharp social commentary. The Wall (1979), Roger Waters’ magnum opus, combined rock opera storytelling with iconic imagery, leading to legendary live performances with full-scale theatrical productions. Their music blends rock, jazz, electronic, and ambient textures, and their thoughtful lyrics tackle alienation, mental health, and human nature. Even decades later, Pink Floyd’s innovative sound, conceptual depth, and visual artistry have cemented them as one of the most influential rock bands in history, inspiring countless artists across genres. The Great Gig in the Sky Breathe (In the Air) Money Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here Pink Floyd - The Wall [X] Mars Argo Mars Argo is the stage name of American singer-songwriter and internet personality Brittany Alexandria Sheets, and the name of the indie rock band she formed with producer and director Titanic Sinclair (Corey Mixter). The two met on MySpace in 2008 and began creating video content for a collaborative YouTube channel called digitalfuntown. They later launched their own channel, grocerybagdottv, best known for the surreal and satirical web series Computer Show. The series mixed absurdist humor, deadpan social commentary, and existential reflection, exploring themes of technology, anxiety, and identity through stylized, lo-fi skits. When their early videos featuring Radiohead songs were taken down due to copyright issues, they began producing original music. The response was overwhelmingly positive, inspiring them to form the musical project Mars Argo. Their debut album, Technology Is a Dead Bird (2009), blended glitchy electronics and indie pop sensibilities, followed by the Linden Place EP (2011). Their aesthetic, both musical and visual, captured the alienation of the internet age, pairing innocent melodies with biting social satire. After moving to Los Angeles in 2012, Argo and Sinclair continued producing music and videos, though their romantic and creative partnership began to unravel. They ultimately disbanded the project in 2015, wiping it from the internet. Following their breakup, Sheets disappeared from the internet for several years while Sinclair launched a new project, Poppy, whose aesthetic bore notable similarities to Mars Argo’s. In 2018, Sheets resurfaced to file a lawsuit against Sinclair and Poppy, alleging copyright infringement, stalking, and emotional abuse. The case was settled out of court that September, with Sheets regaining full rights to the Mars Argo name and music. After an eight-year hiatus, Mars Argo returned to music on April 25, 2022, independently releasing her long-teased single Angry on her former YouTube channel, now renamed shouldicleanmyroom. The song had been first teased in 2015 and leaked in 2021, and its official release marked her comeback as a solo artist. She followed it with I Can Only Be Me in March 2023, which showcased a more personal and emotionally direct sound. Mars Argo remains a defining figure of early internet culture. Her fusion of music, digital media, and social commentary helped define the aesthetic of the late 2000s and early 2010s internet era. Suicide Birds Runaway Runaway Mrs. Stadler Mars Argo - Technology Is a Dead Bird Mars Argo - Linden Place EP Mars Argo - I Can Only Be Me EP [X] Radiohead Radiohead, a British Alternative Rock band, has been one of the most successful groups of the 1990s and 2000s, scoring big with critics and building a massive, devoted fanbase. Originally formed in Oxford under the name On a Friday in 1985, they changed their name a few years later in 1991 to Radiohead (taking it from a Talking Heads song) and released an EP, Drill. They eventually gained record label interest, and signed with EMI Records in 1993. Their debut album Pablo Honey came out in the heart of the Grunge era, and as a result they were often lumped in with bands like Nirvana. The album contained their first big hit "Creep". Their second full length album The Bends presented a harder-edged sound which met critical acclaim. Experimentalist music videos for tracks like "Just" and "Street Spirit" played a big part in bringing attention to the band. But it wasn't until OK Computer that their popularity hit its peak. Critics declared it a masterpiece of modern rock, and songs like "Karma Police" received heavy radio play. The band consists of Thom Yorke (vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards); brothers Jonny Greenwood (lead guitar, keyboards, other instruments) and Colin Greenwood (bass); Ed O'Brien (or EOB) (guitar, backing vocals); and Philip Selway (drums, percussion). They have worked with the producer Nigel Godrich and the cover artist Stanley Donwood since 1994. Radiohead's experimental approach is credited with advancing the sound of alternative rock. Videotape Gagging Order All I need Radiohead - Pablo Honey Radiohead - The Bends Radiohead - OK Computer Radiohead - Kid A Radiohead - Amnesiac Radiohead - Hail to the Thief Radiohead - In Rainbows Radiohead - The King of Limbs Radiohead - A Moon Shaped Pool [X] Grimes Grimes (born Claire Elise Boucher) emerged from Montreal’s eclectic underground scene in the late 2000s, Mile End, the creative heart of Montreal, is a culturally vital neighborhood that has nurtured countless artists, Arcade Fire once lived and recorded there, as did Grimes, its mix of old apartments, cafés, and makeshift studios forming the backbone of the city’s indie music scene, where she fused elements of experimental pop, electronic, and industrial music into something entirely her own. Originally from Vancouver, she moved to Montreal to study neuroscience and Russian at McGill University, but quickly became immersed in the city’s DIY art and music communities. Skipping classes to perform at loft shows and warehouse raves, she found creative freedom within the city’s tight-knit, avant-garde scene that thrived outside mainstream venues. In her early years, Grimes used unconventional, almost chaotic methods to produce music. With limited equipment and no formal training, she recorded using GarageBand and repurposed broken keyboards, layering distorted beats, ethereal vocals, and lo-fi textures into dense, otherworldly soundscapes. She often spoke about making music obsessively and instinctively, crafting songs in all-night sessions, guided more by emotion and experimentation than structure. Her inspirations drew from an eclectic range of sources: K-pop, sci-fi, anime, industrial noise, and dream pop, as well as Montreal’s diverse artistic energy. Her first two albums, Geidi Primes (2010) and Halfaxa (2010), were released through Montreal’s Arbutus Records, a label central to the city’s indie and electronic underground. These early works, recorded in small apartments and makeshift studios, captured the surreal, introspective quality of her surroundings, a reflection of Montreal’s nocturnal creativity. Grimes’ breakthrough came with Visions (2012), recorded over three weeks in her apartment using little more than a cracked copy of GarageBand and sheer determination. It transformed her from a cult figure into an international icon of experimental pop, but her foundation remained deeply tied to the freedom and eccentricity of the Montreal scene that shaped her. Grimes remains one of the most distinctive voices to emerge from Montreal’s underground, an artist whose futuristic sound, DIY ethos, and boundless imagination reflect the city’s spirit of fearless creation. Oblivion Art Angels Kill V. Maim Grimes - Visions Grimes - Art Angels Grimes - Halfaxa Grimes - Gedei Primes Grimes - Miss Anthropocene [X] Steely Dan Steely Dan are the meticulous jazz-rock masterminds formed by Walter Becker and Donald Fagen in the early 1970s. Their music fuses complex jazz harmonies, sardonic lyrics, and pristine studio production, creating a sound both sophisticated and slyly subversive. Known for their perfectionism, Becker and Fagen famously used rotating casts of session musicians to achieve the exact sound they wanted. Albums like Aja and Gaucho showcase their unmatched blend of smooth grooves, biting wit, and studio wizardry. Steely Dan’s influence stretches from jazz fusion to indie pop, beloved for their cool detachment and immaculate musicianship. Aja Reelin’ In the Years Do It Again Steely Dan - Aja Steely Dan - Can't Buy a Thrill find me here!
Movies	× Interstellar (2014) Eternal Sunshine (2004) Fargo (1996) Magnolia (1999) HER (2013) The Godfather (1972) Scenes From The Suburbs (2011) × Interstellar (2014) dir. Christopher Nolan • Sci-Fi / Drama Interstellar is a 2014 epic science-fiction film directed by Christopher Nolan, who co-wrote the screenplay with his brother Jonathan Nolan. It features an ensemble cast led by Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Bill Irwin, Ellen Burstyn, and Michael Caine. Set in a dystopian future where Earth is suffering from catastrophic blight and famine, the film follows a group of astronauts who travel through a wormhole near Saturn in search of a new home for mankind. × Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) dir. Michel Gondry • Romance / Drama Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a 2004 American surrealist science fiction romantic drama film directed by Michel Gondry and written by Charlie Kaufman from a story by Gondry, Kaufman, and Pierre Bismuth. Starring Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet, with supporting roles from Kirsten Dunst, Mark Ruffalo, Elijah Wood and Tom Wilkinson, the film follows two individuals who undergo a memory erasure procedure to forget each other after the dissolution of their romantic relationship. The title of the film is a quotation from the 1717 poem Eloisa to Abelard by Alexander Pope. It uses elements of psychological drama and science fiction and a nonlinear narrative to explore the nature of memory and love. × Fargo (1996) dir. Joel & Ethan Coen • Crime / Dark Comedy Fargo is a 1996 black comedy crime film written, directed, produced and edited by Joel and Ethan Coen. It stars Frances McDormand, William H. Macy, Steve Buscemi, Harve Presnell, and Peter Stormare. In the film, police chief Marge Gunderson (McDormand) investigates a triple homicide that takes place after car salesman Jerry Lundegaard (Macy) hires two dim-witted criminals to kidnap his wife to extort a ransom from her wealthy father. × Magnolia (1999) dir. Paul Thomas Anderson • Drama Magnolia is an ensemble drama exploring the interwoven lives of several characters in Los Angeles, each searching for meaning, redemption, or connection. Written, directed and co-produced by Paul Thomas Anderson. It stars an ensemble cast, including Jeremy Blackman, Tom Cruise, Melinda Dillon, Philip Baker Hall, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ricky Jay, William H. Macy, Alfred Molina, Julianne Moore, John C. Reilly, Jason Robards (in his final film role), and Melora Walters. The film is an epic mosaic of interrelated characters in the San Fernando Valley. The script was inspired by the music of Aimee Mann, who contributed several songs to its soundtrack. The film had a limited theatrical release on December 17, 1999, before expanding wide on January 7, 2000. Magnolia received acclaim from critics. It grossed $48.5 million against a $37 million budget. Of the ensemble cast, Cruise was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 72nd Academy Awards and won the award in that category at the Golden Globes. × Her (2013) dir. Spike Jonze • Romance / Sci-Fi / Drama Her is a 2013 American science fiction romantic comedy drama film written, co-produced, and directed by Spike Jonze. It follows Theodore Twombly (Joaquin Phoenix), a man who develops a relationship with Samantha (Scarlett Johansson), an artificially intelligent operating system personified through a female voice. The film also stars Amy Adams, Rooney Mara, Olivia Wilde, and Chris Pratt. The film was dedicated to James Gandolfini, Harris Savides, Maurice Sendak, and Adam Yauch, who all died before the film's release. As of 2025, Her is the most recent narrative film directed by Jonze. The film explores love, technology, and what it means to connect in a digital age, through tender visuals and a melancholic score by Arcade Fire. × The Godfather (1972) dir. Francis Ford Coppola • Crime / Drama The Godfather is a 1972 American epic gangster film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, who co-wrote the screenplay with Mario Puzo based on Puzo's best-selling 1969 novel. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Richard Castellano, Robert Duvall, Sterling Hayden, John Marley, Richard Conte and Diane Keaton. It is the first installment in The Godfather trilogy, which chronicles the Corleone family under patriarch Vito Corleone (Brando) and the transformation of his youngest son, Michael Corleone (Pacino), from reluctant family outsider to ruthless mafia boss. × Scenes from the Suburbs (2011) dir. Spike Jonze • Short Film / Drama Scenes from the Suburbs is a 2011 American short film directed by Spike Jonze and co-written by Jonze, Win Butler, and Will Butler of Arcade Fire. Conceived as a cinematic companion to the band’s 2010 album The Suburbs, the 28-minute film expands upon the record’s themes of nostalgia, alienation, and the fragile innocence of adolescence in a suburban dystopia. The story follows Kyle and his best friend Winter, two teenagers growing up in a militarized neighborhood torn apart by fear, occupation, and fading memories of friendship. Shot in Austin, Texas, the film uses hazy, sun-bleached cinematography and the music of Arcade Fire to evoke a haunting sense of youth lost in time and the quiet unraveling of suburban life. The film stars Sam Dillon as Kyle, Paul Pluymen as Winter, and Zoe Graham as Zoe, with supporting roles by Ashlin Williamson as Paulo, Zeke Jarmon as Zeke, and Justin Arnold as Terrance. The members of Arcade Fire make cameo appearances throughout the film: Win Butler appears as Crossvine Cop 1 and Soldier 2, Régine Chassagne as a suburban mother, Will Butler as Crossvine Cop and Soldier 1, Richard Reed Parry as Kyle’s boss, Sarah Neufeld as Crossvine Cop 2, and drummer Jeremy Gara as a party dancer. The film also features Sienna Blaw, Shannon Honeybloom, and artist Marcel Dzama. Blending intimate performances with the band’s atmospheric score, Scenes from the Suburbs stands as a poignant and dreamlike meditation on memory, youth, and the quiet collapse of suburban innocence.
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♱ A Celebration of Life / September 14th 2004 ♱

coucou, j’suis i’m and from () . you’ll probably find me hanging down at the and all around, but most definitely . oh, and i’m .

i grew up with music basically everywhere, . through their many connections i grew up around many bands, but especially .

i think my biggest flex is that Richard Reed Parry taught me my ABCs, and .

i write chansons on my , fun fact: this baby was gifted to my dad by The Unicorns.

and if i don’t do music i think i’ll probably explode, sooo if all else fails, at least i can say i peaked in kindergarten with my abc lessons from a Grammy winner, and my emails from .

ben là… that’s me. .

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Mar 8 – Kings College, London UK
Mar 10 – Le Nouveaux Casino, Paris, France
Mar 11 – Melkweg, Amsterdam
Mar 13 – Magnet, Berlin
Mar 14 – Garage, Oslo
Mar 15 – Debaser, Stockholm
Mar 17 – ULU, London UK
Mid-April – Montreal/Toronto
May 1 – Coachella
Rest of May – Europe

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Sunday, February 6

We just finished our first headlining tour of the United States of America, and we are all exhausted but very happy. We are scattering for a month to take some time off, except for will who is doing homework, and me and Regine who are telling people in France the UK and Scandinavia where our band name comes from for 2 weeks. What an insane time that was...I have had a chest cold for a month, we filmed a concert for a DVD in San Francisco, ate our body weight in burritos and played a talking heads song with David Byrne in NYC...we are tempted to retire, but will limp along instead. Regine and I can't wait to be back in Montreal...we plan on playing a few montreal and Toronto shows in Mid-late April, then we are playing Coachella and touring Europe for real...thanks to everyone who came to see us, and said nice things or gave constructive criticism. I am so exhausted and am wishing that we had a home besides a hotel, but all things in time. Once we have a moment we will post some pictures of our travels. take care..

January 11, 2005 Monday

I', really morry for not keeping this up dateder. If it's any consolation, I got 3 A's and a B+ last quarter, so at least my time isn't going to too much waste. Phase two of the tour begins tomorrow. For show information, visit Billions.

Saturday--CHRISTMAS day!

I would have thought it would be obvious that the Arcade Fire never released a Christmas EP. Particularly since neither Regine or I are singing on the songs Pirchfork reviewed. But I guess the un-researched written word works Christmas miracles...I guess a tape recording of our friends making up funny songs at our Christmas party in 2002 is worthy of being reviewed, even though Tim, Richard, Howard, Jeremy, Sarah, and Will weren't even there. I still stand by Josh's rendition of O Holy Night as very funny, and Brendan singing Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire is genius. Lucky no one ever busted us on these Christmas themed Arcade Fire press photos... Have a very post-modern Christmas!

THURSDAYof ECEBMER--the 2nd is the date

Hi ho hi ho. Look at them shows! Things are well enough. We wish you a belated Happy Thanksgiving. SO: THE NEWS: Our show in Vancouver on the 12th has moved to a bigger venue. We will now be playing at the COMMODORE BALLROOM. I hope it accomodates you. Also, we're working on getting a 2nd show on the 14th in Vancouver. Maybe--maybe. Also, there are a couple confirmed dates added down at the bottom of the shows list. Now, those are just the dates that are signed in blood and urine and written in the book of life. There are lots of other shows in the works, such as: Austin, Atlanta, New York, Boston, New Orleans (especially New Orleans), etc. So more and more of those dates will appear over time. Keep checkgin here if your curious. Or better yet, www.billions.com. Or better yet, mentorgames.dreamhost.com.

SAT'DAY, NOYEMBER 20

51 Main Street, Champaign, IL, is the address of the HIGH DIVE, where we're playing tomorrow night. Our show was moved from Cafe Paradiso in Urbana for space reasons. So see you tomorrow

TEUSDAY NOVVY 16

OK folkies. I beelieve that our Minneaplis show is now at the 400 Bar. And I think all the shows at left are now fully up to date. I'm sorry they haven't been preeecise before this. I'm also sorry if'n they're not preecise now. Show's have been goin' g-g-g-ood. Go get 'em, Roy roy.

FRIDAY NOVEMWAR 12nd

Tour tour? Now now. It's just barely baby-steps started and seems to be goin' like a well oiled engine. Efficiency, that's the name of the game. For all you folks in sold-out cities, we'll be coming back through in January (at least for like San Francrisco and L.A. and Boston and New York and others?). So don't worry your pretty little heads about robbing tickets from the elderly. GWAR! Oh, also, sometimes we'rea bit slow on updatin' the sitey site. So for lastest information go to www.billions.com. That's it.

SOONDAY OCTOBER @$th

Ahoy now everybody. Here's the news pertaining to our show on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30th at the COLLEGE OF THE ATLANTIC. It's a private show, but we're allowed a guest list of 100 people. SO--if you want to come to the show, email us at: halloween@arcadefire.com Put your name in the subject line, just so's for later when we write down the list, it's real easy for us to do so. And look at the previous post for a reprimand about E-Bay. Never forget your heritage.

WHAT DAY IS IT? FRIDAY. OCTOBER 22222

Now, me dobes, I begin with business first: DON'T GO BUYIN' OUR SELF-TITLED EP OFF OF E-BAY-- it is neither rare nor out of print. And actually, more than don't buy, DON'T SELL the damn thing. We'll probably have another batch ready soon enough. And in other businnnnnnnnsss--we're of in Maine (and by Maine I mean everyone except me) writin' and realxin' and choppin' wood and almost practically going on tour. CMJ went well. And hilarious. Bwa hahahahahah.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2004

More tour dates added. We're coming to/going to the west coast. San Francisco, LA, Seattle, Vancouver, and alot more. We're also going to be heading south in the new year. Tommorrow we're going to CMJ. Will's gonna be there!!!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2004

Advise to my fellow humans, don't play in a band for your life's work, put out out a record, and then search the internet to hear people talk about it once it's out...it will make you feel sad and paranoid. There are more people in this world that relate to music like sports than I feared. Tim tells this story about how he finally got an ocean pacific shirt in 5th grade after never owning any brand name clothing, and a kid in his class walked up behind him pulled out the tag at the back of his neck and said "fake! its a fake!" while pointing at him. It is in this spirit I feel trapped, and hope to escape from once we start playing shows again and feeling instruments in our hands and sweat burning our eyes. I also took my new/old tuxedo jacket to the taylor today...My best friend Josh who started the band with me and who designed this web site with my brother Will (who is now back from the Czech Republic by he way)is getting married to a lovely girl named Emily on October the 9th in Tomahawk Wisconsin...Congratulations Josh and Emily! luv win

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2004

More shows. (see to my left) The Bell Orchestre will be joining us for 3 shows........................ Our amazing record label (www.mergerecords.com ) is handling our orders!

SATURDAY, AUGUST, 28, 2004

Its been too long. Our CD, 'Funeral', will be out in about 2 weeks (Sept 14) We are playing some shows to help bring in the new CD too. Then in November we're going on a tour of the US. and parts of Canada. You can see the tour dates to the left! If you're interested in having us come play a show, contact the fine gentleman at this e-mail address- boche@billions.com You can also visit www.billions.com.

SUNDAY JULY, 18, 2004

William has taken off to the Czech republic and left us to fend off the internet ourselves. He'll be back. Our tour down south was really good. We met some fine people and ate really well too. Now we're getting ready for our CD to come out on Sept. 14 and then to go on a big long tour out west, down south, up north and hopefully far east. We've got a few shows coming up this summer too....

THURSDAY YOU JUNE 3, 2004

Every day is a winding countdown until this weekend until we start the tour. The reckrod is all done and all, all mastered and stuff. But not released until September, so keep your grubby paws off. We'll have our 7" for sale--us'ns and Alvino Rey. And what else all? Nothin doing. I hope you are well.

SSSSSSSS-Sabado Gigante, May 22?

Ahoy hoy. We've got two more dates--Friday the 4th of June (first unitarian church) Philadelphia...(with members of the Promise Ring) S aturday the 5th ...Knitting Factory NYC with Broken Spindles (members of the Faint). We've pert near finished mixing the record.

Monday, May Tendth

Ahoy hoy. Ho ho ho. Our album will be coming out this fall on Merge Records. And we're most glad. And real excited. And we're finishing up the album even as we speak. And we're touring in June with the Unicorns--see the dates to the left (there've been some changes since the last time I wreote). We're working on shows for Fri and Sat June 4 & 5--we'll let you know. Also, to go along with the tour, we have a 7" coming out--June 6th. It'll be out also on Merge. In the t-shirt domain--the information on this ole website is a little off--it's the same basic design only smaller, and t-shirts come in black or blue. I'll try to fix that soon. But no promises. So, more information as events warrant. sincerely, William Donut

Friday, April 23rd 214

Dear doobs--I was thinking, that samples are annoying. I never just like hearing a clip of a song. So I'm not going to put them up--because IIII would be annoyed--and heaven knows how you would feel. We played them shows with the Unicrons and Chromeo. They were grand, for the most part. We're touring with the Unicorns again in JUNE--I'll have the dates up soon. Maybe I'll put them up right now...

Monday, April 5th 200004

So, sorry. No Samples Up Yet. But I decided to wait until all the rough mixes were done and then put up the samples the whole shebang. We're pretty well done recording. I bleeve. We're playing with the Unicorns this up and coming weekend--and the recordsis getting mixed and all. All's well that ends welll.

Wednesday 16 March 2004

Aloha from the great state of Illinois. Shosssssssss posted at right. Home safe and sound. Samples from new record going up in the next week? They should be. Dancing cheek to cheek.

Thursday, March 4th

Our Grandpa Alvino died last week, and me and Win and Regine are headed to the funeral tomorrow out in Salt Lake and then San Francisco. He was Alvino Rey, born Alvin McBurney, and he was pretty amazing in a variety of ways. We might post some of his music in the future. He was also really really funny. Tonight we played Canadian Music Week in Toronto. And a show afterward? I don't know. I honestly don't know. I hope so. Some shows to the left--more to come as details arrive. The record is going good.

Saturday, Februayr 21st?

Dear Mom, Sorry I haven't written in so long. School's going well. More news later. The record is coming along. We've got bits and pieces of sevnen or eaight songs? love, Ringo p.s.s. shows in March and April!

Sunday, Fevral 1st

Errors I have made are thus: the venue for the Feb 13th show is PAVILION--one 'l' and no 'the'. 1206 St. Laurent, squarbies. Also, the show is NOT a benefit for The Bookmobile. I just don't know what's gotten into me. SO: next two Fridays=shows.

Friday, Janurayt 30th

-----'allo! We've got a gowple of shows!--------------------------------------one with the WRENS-----------------------------------------------------------on FEB 6th (FRI)---------------------------------------------------at Casa Del Popolo------------------------------- ALSO: with the HIDDEN CAMERAS---------------------------------------------------at Pavilion on FEB 13th (FRI)----------------------------------------------------------FRIDAY THE 13th!!---------- (it's a benefit for The Bookmobile) In other news, the mailing list is being revamped--expect an e-mail soon. Or, if you would like to sign up, go to the contact page. Anything else, would be uncivilized

Saturday, January 16?th

Hey! You! Get off of my cloud! Hey! You! Get off of my cloud! To the best of my knowledge, Ontario went simply smashingly. Yarr harr harr. We've a show this Wednesaday, January 21st: WITH WOLF PARADE AND BELL ORCHESTRE which will be grand, believe you me. Believe. At La Sala Rosa. Here's Wolf Parade's new website: http://wolfparade.cjb.net.

Monday, January 6th

Happy Belated New Years's. A couple of wrong dates have been fixed in the shows's column. naughty naughty..

MEUSMAY, MECMEMER MIRMIETH

Mi'm mery morry mat mi maven't mupdated min mo mong. Mery mery morry. Mut, mere mis ma mews: We've many a show coming up--see to your left for details (some details are forgotten or misplaced). We are doing quite well--recording, and things. Will was up for about a week, and we recorded one night in the Hotel 2 Tango, and a week in Win and Regine's apartment. Most of us went to see the Hidden Camera's show when they were in Montreal, and it was a most boggling show. Ver inspiring. That's about all--mostly just recording and readying up for them shows. Happy New Years's. Oh yes, we're out of t-shirts, but we're in the processssss of designing and making more.

Who I'd like to meet:

Win Butler

Born Edwin Farnham Butler III, he was raised in the suburbs of Houston, Texas, in a musically inclined family; his grandfather was the famed big-band leader Alvino Rey. Butler's path was set when he attended Phillips Exeter Academy, a boarding school in New Hampshire, where he met future band co-founder Josh Deu. It was a period of creative incubation, where he channeled the alienation of being a teenager far from home into playing guitar and writing his first songs. In 2001, he moved to Montreal to study at McGill University and co-founded Arcade Fire. There, he met Régine Chassagne, a music student who would become his creative and life partner. They married in 2003 and have a son, Eddie, forming the foundational pillar of the band's identity.

Instruments: Guitar, piano, keyboards, vocals, bass guitar, mandolin

Other projects: DJ Windows 98

Notable Moments & Anecdotes • The Band's Name: Butler often recounts a story he was told as a kid about a local arcade burning down. He admits it was "probably something that the kid made up," but the name, born from a piece of childhood lore, stuck.

• Saturday Night Live Guitar Smash: During a 2007 performance on SNL, a guitar string broke mid-song. In a moment of raw intensity, Butler ripped the remaining strings from his acoustic guitar and smashed it on the stage floor. The guitar bore the Haitian proverb "sak vide pa kanpe" ("An empty sack cannot stand up") in duct tape, a nod to Chassagne's heritage.

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• Early On-Stage Drama: In one of the band's formative shows, Butler got into an on-stage argument with original drummer Brendan Reed, convinced he was messing up the beat. Butler began slamming his foot down, yelling "No, no, no" to mark what he believed was the correct tempo. The dispute was so intense that Reed quit the band on the spot, mid-song.

• The Broken String Walk-Off: At an early show, just eight bars into the opening song "Wake Up," bassist Tim Kingsbury broke a string, bringing the performance to a halt. Butler immediately stepped to the mic, announced, "Thank you, good night," and led the entire band off stage. Moments later, they returned, with Richard Reed Parry cheekily re-introducing them: "Up next, the Arcade Fire!"

• "Sprawl II" Auditorium Run: A signature move during select live performances of "Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains)" involves Butler sprinting around the entire auditorium, sometimes visiting the concession stands, before returning to the stage.

Régine Chassagne

Régine Chassagne was born in Montreal to Haitian parents who had fled the oppressive Duvalier dictatorship, a history of exile and resilience that would profoundly shape her artistic identity. From an early age, Régine displayed an extraordinary musical aptitude, learning instruments and complex arrangements entirely by ear. She became a prodigy in her own right, exploring piano, percussion, and voice with an intuitive understanding that often astonished her teachers. Her home was filled with the sounds of Haitian rhythms, jazz, and classical music, cultivating in her a deep sense of musical versatility and a love for blending genres.

Régine pursued formal music studies at McGill University in Montreal, where her technical training intersected with her natural improvisational gifts. It was there that she met Win Butler, whose musical ambitions initially struck her as somewhat typical, she humorously recalled thinking, “everyone plays a little bit of piano and a little bit of guitar.” Yet, she quickly recognized in him a genuine artistic vision, and the two developed a profound creative partnership alongside their romantic relationship, eventually marrying in 2003.

Throughout her career with Arcade Fire, Régine has been known for her eclectic instrumentation, expressive vocals, and the emotional depth she brings to the band’s work. Her personal life has often intertwined with her art: for instance, her pregnancy with their son, Eddie, during the recording of Reflektor infused the album with themes of intimacy, transformation, and vulnerability. Her Haitian heritage, classical training, and natural prodigious talent combine to make Régine Chassagne one of the most distinctive and influential voices in contemporary music, celebrated for her ability to channel history, emotion, and virtuosity into every performance.

Instruments: Accordion, piano, keyboards, hurdy-gurdy, recorder, drums, percussion, xylophone, synthesizer, violin.

Notable Moments & Anecdotes
• The Exploding Drum Machine: While pregnant and experimenting with a drum machine for Reflektor, the machine suddenly exploded in her face. Thankfully unharmed, the band captured the chaotic sound of the amplifier blowing, which can be heard on the track "Flashbulb Eyes."

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The distorted sounds that open ‘Flashbulb Eyes’ are the result of a happy accident. Jeremy [Gara] had a Roland SPDSX sampling drum pad and Régine was playing it one day into a tube amplifier, and she hit 10 pads together and it made this huge sound. It was so loud that some of the amplifier tubes blew, and there was smoke and the smell of burning. Korey happened to be recording and it made this fantastic, crazy sound. It really was the sound of an amplifier exploding! ’Flashbulb Eyes’ was recorded with similar signal chains to ‘Reflektor’.

• "Haiti" Vocal Recording: The vocals for the deeply personal song "Haiti" were recorded in a dark bathroom with a dictaphone. Chassagne wanted a private, intimate space to capture the emotion of the song, and the click of the "stop" button is still audible on the final track around the 50 second mark.

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• Signature Stage Spectacles: Chassagne is renowned for her theatrical stagecraft. Her iconic performances include twirling ribbons during "Sprawl II," wearing mirrored accessories to reflect light during the Reflektor tour, and, on later tours, shooting laser beams from her hands and hips.

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• Duct Tape Incident: During a 2005 performance, touring musician Owen Pallett playfully duct-taped her and Win together. The prank took a turn when Chassagne collapsed and was dragged across the stage by Butler, these moment of spontaneous chaos defined their early art-riot shows.

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Will Butler

Multi-instrumentalist, vocals

Will Butler was born on October 6, 1982, in Truckee, California, and raised in The Woodlands, Texas, a suburb north of Houston. The younger brother of Arcade Fire’s frontman, Win Butler, Will grew up in a household that valued creativity and introspection, his mother, Liza Rey, was a classical musician and harpist whose mother was a member of the King Sisters, while his father, Edwin Butler III, was a geologist with a deep appreciation for literature and culture.

Will immersed himself in books, languages, and sound from an early age. He learned piano and guitar by ear and became fascinated with the relationship between music and storytelling. After finishing high school, he attended Northwestern University, where he studied poetry and Slavic studies, reflecting his wide-ranging intellectual interests. There, he was active in the college radio scene and experimental art projects, and he developed the kinetic, uninhibited performance energy that would later define his stage presence.

Will joined Arcade Fire in 2003, shortly after the band was founded by his brother and Régine Chassagne. Though he often played bass, guitar, synthesizer, and percussion, he quickly became known for his electrifying live performances, leaping across the stage, drumming furiously, and throwing himself into the music with joyful abandon. His unpredictable, almost chaotic energy contrasted with his thoughtful academic background, giving Arcade Fire’s shows a sense of wild, unrestrained release.

Outside of the band, Will’s creative ambitions extended far beyond rock music. In 2013, he and Owen Pallett co-composed the score for Spike Jonze’s film Her, which earned them an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Score. The soundtrack’s delicate, emotional tone showcased Will’s sensitivity as a composer, blending minimalist piano themes with quiet bursts of electronic color.

In 2015, Will released his first solo album, Policy, a vibrant and eclectic record that drew inspiration from Talking Heads, Violent Femmes, and classic American rock. It revealed his playful sense of humor and his fascination with the absurdities of modern life. He later released Friday Night (2016), a live album recorded at Brooklyn’s Baby’s All Right, and Generations (2020), a more introspective and politically charged work that explored themes of identity, responsibility, and hope. He lives with his wife, Jenny Shore, and their son, Alvin.

Instruments: Synthesizers, bass guitar, guitar, percussion, sitar, panpipes, trombone, omnichord, musical saw, double bass, concertina, clarinet, gadulka.

Infamous Antics & On-Stage Mayhem

• Duct-Taping Bandmates: During the Neon Bible tour, he developed a recurring prank of duct-taping bandmates Jeremy Gara and Sarah Neufeld together in the middle of a show.

• Setting Hair on Fire: In an act he later described as being "all for show," he once set Régine Chassagne's hair on fire during a performance.

• The Moat Incident: During a show in Sweden, Will decided the stage wasn’t big enough for his energy and launched himself straight into a moat that separated the band from the crowd. Soaked and grinning, he finished the song as if nothing had happened.

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• Reckless Abandon: On the song "Rebellion (Lies)," a track on which he plays no instrument, he often runs manic laps around the stage. On one occasion, he sprained his ankle after tripping while running toward the fan barrier.

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• Climbing the Rigging: A recurring act of insanity rather than a one-time stunt, Will made a habit of scaling the stage rigging just to hammer out a single, explosive drum hit. It became a signature move which the medical crew hates.

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This entire performance is madness and chaos.

Richard Reed Parry

Multi-instrumentalist, Arranger, backing vocals

Richard Reed Parry was born on October 3, 1977, in Toronto, Ontario, into a deeply musical and intellectually curious family. His father, David Parry, was a folk musician, storyteller, and member of the Toronto Morris Men, while his mother, Caroline Balderston Parry, was a writer and musician. The Parry household was steeped in folk traditions, communal music-making, and Quaker values, an upbringing that shaped Richard’s deep sense of empathy.

He studied electroacoustic composition at Concordia University in Montreal, where his fascination with sound and texture began to take form. There, he became involved in Montreal’s vibrant avant-garde scene, playing in a variety of experimental and improvisational ensembles. It was through this community that he met future Arcade Fire members, assisting with the recording of the band’s self-titled 2002 EP before officially joining the group in 2003.

On stage, Parry’s presence contrasts sharply with his gentle demeanor offstage. Known for switching between upright bass, guitar, accordion, and drums, often mid-song.

Outside of Arcade Fire, Parry is a founding member of Bell Orchestre, an instrumental collective that also includes violinist Sarah Neufeld. Their music fuses classical composition with post-rock dynamics and ambient experimentation, an outlet for Parry’s more cerebral, architectural approach to sound. Bell Orchestre’s acclaimed albums, such as As Seen Through Windows (2009) and House Music (2021), showcase his ability to build emotion from silence and restraint rather than volume.

Parry’s work extends far beyond his bands. As a composer, he has collaborated with a range of artists and ensembles, including the Kronos Quartet, Bryce Dessner, yMusic, and the National Ballet of Canada. His solo album, Music for Heart and Breath (2014), released on Deutsche Grammophon, is an experimental work in which performers play in time with their own breathing and heartbeat, an idea that reflects both his fascination with the body as an instrument and his meditative, almost spiritual approach to sound.

In every project, Parry’s music feels both personal and cosmic: rooted in humanity, yet searching for something transcendent. Whether thundering on stage with Arcade Fire or crafting quiet, intricate compositions in solitude, he remains one of the band’s most enigmatic figures, an artist guided equally by intellect, emotion, and a relentless curiosity about what sound can mean.

Instruments: Guitar, bass guitar, double bass, piano, keyboards, synthesizers, organ, celesta, accordion, drums, percussion.

Notable Moments & Anecdotes
• Bleeding on Stage: Parry's performances were so intensely physical that he would often bleed at every show, leaving blood stains on the piano and other equipment.

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• The Falling Amp Incident: At a show in Vancouver, Will Butler was suspending him upside down when he lost his grip. Parry fell, and an amplifier toppled onto him. His neck was saved only by the motorcycle helmet he was wearing, which was being used as a percussion instrument.

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• Concussion by Ceiling Tile: During a show in a small venue, he struck the ceiling with his double bass, dislodging a tile that fell on his head and gave him a concussion. He played through the rest of the set.

• Brief On-Stage Departure: In one of the band's early, volatile performances, he quit the band mid-set after an argument with Win Butler, only to rejoin later in the show.

Despite Arcade Fire's international fame and success following Funeral, Richard Reed Parry drove a dull brown 1996 Toyota Camry which he had purchased on eBay. This led to a humorous encounter at the Canadian border when a guard stopped him: The guard, seeing that the car contained gold records and recognizing the band's name, asked, "Arcade Fire? But you guys are famous! Why don't you get a new one?". Parry, frustrated by the line of questioning regarding his chosen mode of transportation, insisted to the guard, "THIS IS MY NEW CAR". The rest of the band members were later laughing "hysterically" over the story, with drummer Jeremy Gara recalling that Richard "was so mad when he came back," fuming about the encounter.

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Sarah Neufeld

Violin, Vocals

Sarah Neufeld is a Canadian violinist and composer best known for her work with Arcade Fire and the instrumental collective Bell Orchestre. Born in British Columbia and raised on Vancouver Island, she started playing violin as a child and developed an early fascination with how the instrument could carry emotion, tension, and movement all at once.

After moving to Montreal to study music, Neufeld became part of the city’s independent music scene in the early 2000s, a creative community built around experimentation and collaboration. At the time, she was playing in Bell Orchestre, a band she co-founded with Richard Reed Parry, Stefan Schneider, and others, combining classical training with post-rock and ambient influences.

Her path into Arcade Fire came through those same circles. Parry had started working with the band during the recording of their first EP in 2002, and as their sound began to expand, they were looking for a violinist who could bring both control and chaos to the stage. Neufeld joined in 2003, just as Arcade Fire was starting to find its voice.

Her violin became a defining part of the band’s sound. Whether it was the soaring lines on Funeral or the swelling arrangements on The Suburbs, her playing helped give Arcade Fire their sense of emotional scale. On stage, she played with precision and intensity, sometimes almost dancing with the violin, moving with the music.

Even after stepping back from full-time membership in 2013, Neufeld has remained part of the band’s live lineup, bringing her sound and presence to their tours.

Outside of Arcade Fire, she’s continued to explore her own musical world through Bell Orchestre and as a solo artist. Her solo albums, Hero Brother (2013), The Ridge (2016), and Detritus (2021), show a more intimate side of her writing, often blending minimalist repetition, breath, and movement.
Her music feels less about melody in a traditional sense, and more about what sound can do to a body or a space.

Instruments: Violin, piano, keyboards, synthesizers, tambourine, xylophone.

Notable Moments & Anecdotes:

During the band's famously chaotic early club shows, which were characterized by intense physical energy and limited space, Sarah Neufeld frequently performed standing on a chair for the duration of the concert. She adopted this unusual position because she was worried the other band members' "frenzied" movements would cause them to crash into her and break her violin. Neufeld confessed to having "instrument fear" during these wild early shows

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Neufeld and bassist Tim Kingsbury were never officially told by Win Butler or Régine Chassagne that they were full members of Arcade Fire. When discussing how they eventually learned they were "official," Kingsbury mentioned reading it in an article. Neufeld joked about this informal status, quipping that she would "Google myself for my status" to confirm her place in the band.

When describing why she eventually joined the highly energetic band, despite initially being involved solely with Bell Orchestre, Neufeld described Arcade Fire as a "magical bunch of people dancing around and shouting at the sky," making the group hard to resist.

Despite the chaos and theatrical flair of the band, Neufeld reflected on the making of the Funeral album, describing it as a "crazy time" when they were "super-scruffy young people". She admitted that the record remains so emotionally compelling that she "still well up if I hear certain songs from that album" .

Jeremy Gara

Drums • Percussion

Jeremy Gara joined Arcade Fire in 2004, right before the release of Funeral, completing what became the band’s core lineup. Born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario, he grew up surrounded by music and community, the kind of person who was always in a band, always playing in basements or small clubs around the city. Before Arcade Fire, he played in Kepler, a post-rock band known for their slow, atmospheric songs that often felt like sketches of quiet emotions.

When he joined Arcade Fire, the group was still running things out of vans and garages, handling their own gear, booking their own shows. Jeremy not only drummed but also helped with tour logistics in those early years, sometimes acting as the de facto tour manager.

He became part of the band’s creative core during their rise, contributing to every album from Funeral onward. Fans remember moments when he’d lose himself completely in the music, hair flying, drumsticks cracking. Outside the band, Jeremy still lives in Montreal and continues to make solo music, focusing on more abstract, experimental sounds.

Instruments: Drums, percussion, guitar, keyboards.

Notable Moments & Anecdotes:

Near the end of the Funeral tour, Gara was acting as the tour manager but had left Boston without depositing the tour's receipts in a bank. This chaotic logistical failure resulted in Win Butler and Régine Chassagne counting approximately 50,000 in cash in a paper bag in their hotel room. The intense experience of counting the band's unexpected fortune inspired Win to write the centerpiece song of the subsequent album, "Windowsill".

During the recording of The Suburbs, Jeremy Gara, along with Régine, spent an entire afternoon in his basement fixing an old organ from Régine's attic using duct tape and a bottle lid.

He joined Arcade Fire after being impressed by their intensity. An early Arcade Fire incarnation had supported a group Gara played in, and Gara noted, "They killed us that night, and all the other groups on the bill." He explained that Arcade Fire had a "do-or-die thing" and a "need to make a special connection with the audience, which we still have. We still fight for attention, even now that we have it"

Gara joined the band after they struggled to find the right drummer, one who could handle the "riveting New Order shuffle" and who was "fine to move out of the way when Régine wants the kit"

During one particularly unhinged Funeral-era show at the Great American Music Hall, Win Butler got so caught up in the chaos of “Power Out” that he barreled straight across the stage and crashed headfirst into Jeremy Gara’s drum set.

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Tim Kingsbury

Bass guitarist, multi-instrumentalist.

Tim Kingsbury joined Arcade Fire in 2003, around the same time as Will Butler, just before the band began recording Funeral. Before that, he’d been a steady presence in Montreal’s tight-knit indie scene, playing in local bands like Clark and sometimes filling in for friends’ projects, the kind of musician everyone trusted to make a song better. His arrival helped solidify Arcade Fire’s lineup at a crucial moment, grounding the band’s explosive energy with his quiet, versatile musicianship.

Born in Guelph, Ontario, Kingsbury grew up playing guitar and bass, developing an ear for melody that would later define much of Arcade Fire’s rhythmic backbone. He was never one for the spotlight; instead, he became the anchor, the dependable force holding the band’s sprawling live performances together. While Win and Will Butler brought chaos, Tim brought balance.

On stage, his focus and restraint stood in sharp contrast to the surrounding frenzy. Fans often remember him as the calm eye of the storm, steady behind his bass, occasionally stepping up to guitar, keyboards, or even backing vocals when the arrangement called for it.

Outside of Arcade Fire, Tim’s musical curiosity has taken him in different directions. He’s collaborated with Wolf Parade, worked on solo projects under the name Sam Patch, and explored electronic textures and folk influences that reveal a quieter, introspective side of his artistry.

Despite his understated public persona, Kingsbury’s role in Arcade Fire has always been foundational.

Instruments: Bass guitar, guitar, double bass, keyboards, backing vocals, trumpet.

Notable Moments & Anecdotes:

Self-Deprecating Stance: Kingsbury recognizes his relatively restrained stage presence compared to his bandmates. He once joked, "There's the tall red-headed kid with the wide open mouth beating his drum [Richard]; the tall blonde Texan who is scaring the hell out of everyone in the room [Win]; the shorter Haitian-French girl who's dancing around and being really intense [Régine]. I don't even think I stand out very much".

Kingsbury was recruited by Richard Reed Parry, who joked that his own "great winking light helped draw in dozens of moths, as well as his former band-mate Tim Kingsbury. Tim killed the moths, joined the band, and then skillfully played whatever instrument was open to him".

Kingsbury's biography in one source includes a peculiar, unnecessary note that "Band members often tease Tim about his weight, but he's not really that fat. He's a damn good fellow".

Tim is allergic to mango, haha.

Before joining Arcade Fire in 2003, Kingsbury spent years cold-calling doctors to do surveys for a pharmaceutical market research company. The sources add that he has been known to perform in a blood-stained shirt, but clarify that the two facts are not thought to be connected.

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spyrl	1770278193 your profile is cool oml <33 Report Comment thank you sm! i can't wait to see where your artistic direction takes your profile! <3 by zee; 1770296567; Report haha thanks by spyrl; 1770298487; Report
Speyeria Warlock	1769927170 The amount of time you put into making your profile must be insane, it's so insanely detailed holy I love it so much Report Comment ahhh thank you very much. i adore people who look at all the little trinkets on my page! there's so much to find! it did consume my life, but that’s half the fun. coming from a fellow coder, it means a lot <3 your profile is wonderful too btw, so cohesive! and I won't forget to mention your immaculate taste. by zee; 1770032233; Report
gigiii X_x	1764545344 WOAH YOUR PROFILE IS THE COOLEST THING EVER!!!! Report Comment AHH! THANKS SO MUCH :D by zee; 1764598979; Report
Yan	1762957579 I've truly never seen a profile as creative as this, i love it :D Report Comment well thank u very much :) <3 by zee; 1763821826; Report
l3n4_29	1762345426 you have the coolest profile i've ever seen oh my gawd love it sm !! Report Comment thank uu i feel our profiles could be twins ;) by zee; 1762576439; Report Yess!! by l3n4_29; 1763136166; Report
𝕭𝕽✰𝖄	1762153941 YOUR PROFILE IS SO COOL OH MY GOD I LOVE IT Report Comment STOPP I LOVE URS EVEN MORE <33 by zee; 1762244214; Report
𓃲	1762073101 J'adore le style Tapisserie Médiévale, je te jure ça rend super bien. Report Comment merci :) j’trouve que ce style a quelque chose de vraiment apaisant, pis les possibilités sont infinies! trop contente que t’aimes! by zee; 1762244151; Report
Seán/Bullet	1761568546 Holy peak. This is the coolest profile ever. The interactive words are so neat Report Comment ahh thank youuu :’) <3 by zee; 1761639588; Report
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⧼🦇⧽﹒ alucard ﹒⟢ - I luv kunizai	1761087927 OMGGG I LOVE UR PROFILE !! Report Comment
woodlouse .𖥔 ݁ ˖✶⋆.˚	1761075996 your profile is so creative i love it!!!! makes me want more clicky bits on mine now,, i used to have the whole thing made of links but alas no more... OH ALSO i got confused at first bcus we also have an area in east london called mile end which would have been an impressive territorial range for you to be hanging out in Report Comment thank you omg because I LOVE YOURS!! SUPER IMPRESSIVE BTW<3 clicky bits forever pls do add urs back so we can twin!! oh and absolutely, i do have an impressive territorial range, scientists were actually concerned when i was born the length of the atlantic ocean. tragic, but it explains a lot. by zee; 1761555221; Report
𝓯𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓴𝔂 i-love-caticorns	1761074530 your profile is actually so rad omg!! (✿^‿^) Report Comment
gratrunka	1760818049 unfortunately i cant remember if i commented already.. but this profile is SO fluffing cool, my faovirte bo far :o3 Report Comment thank you so much!! i’m honoured ;) by zee; 1760880390; Report
𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘳𝘰 𓆩♡𓆪	1760800686 Gods, I adore your profile so much!!! ^^ Report Comment
dani	1760791443 Ouuh ton profil est trop cool !!! Literally looks like a medieval portrait, j’adore !! (˵˃ ᗜ ˂˵) Report Comment Merciii!! j’adore que tu remarques le côté “médiéval” haha, ma chère Tracey Maurice a bossé sur toute l’ère Funeral, elle kiffe l’éphemère victorien et c’est exactement ce qu’on voit là! <333 by zee; 1760799336; Report
gummyLungz ★★	1760537560 SHUT UPPP YOURE PROFILE IS SO BEAUTIFULLL I LOVE HOW INTERACTIVE IT IS AND IT FEELS LIKE WIKIPEDIA WHEN I HOVER OVER THE TEXTT ITS SO AWESOME, YOURE ALSO JUST SUPER COOL OH EM GEE!!! Report Comment tysm!! that’s literally the sweetest thing ever!! i spent way too long coding it so i’m so glad you noticed hehe yours is super cool too!! i love your vibe sm <3 by zee; 1760701813; Report
StargirlAgatha	1760531105 Sua página é tão incrível e interativa!! Eu amei demais e seus gostos São muito legais também Report Comment

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Enjoy the Silence Personal Jesus Policy of Truth

Depeche Mode - Violator

Depeche Mode - Music for the Masses

Depeche Mode - Ultra

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La symphonie des éclairs Modern Love Tristesse

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Zaho de Sagazan - La symphonie des éclairs (Orchestral Odyssey)

Iceberg The Emotion Sweet Dreams

BØRNS - Dopamine

BØRNS - Blue Madonna

Tears Dry on Their Own Back to Black You Know I'm No Good

Amy Winehouse - Back to Black

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Amy Winehouse - Lioness: Hidden Treasures

The Great Gig in the Sky Breathe (In the Air) Money

Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon

Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here

Pink Floyd - The Wall

Suicide Birds Runaway Runaway Mrs. Stadler

Mars Argo - Technology Is a Dead Bird

Mars Argo - Linden Place EP

Mars Argo - I Can Only Be Me EP

Videotape Gagging Order All I need

Radiohead - Pablo Honey

Radiohead - The Bends

Radiohead - OK Computer

Radiohead - Kid A

Radiohead - Amnesiac

Radiohead - Hail to the Thief

Radiohead - In Rainbows

Radiohead - The King of Limbs

Radiohead - A Moon Shaped Pool

Oblivion Art Angels Kill V. Maim

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