“There was no acute reason beyond that I’ve changed — and the band has changed — over the last almost 20 years,” Will Butler wrote of departing Arcade Fire
Will Butler has left Arcade Fire.
The longtime member of the Canadian rock band announced in a series of social media statements on Saturday that he has stepped away from the group after almost two decades.
“Hi friends I’ve left Arcade Fire,” Will, 39, began his statement. “I left at the end of last year, after the new record [WE] was complete.”
“There was no acute reason beyond that I’ve changed — and the band has changed — over the last almost 20 years. Time for new things,” he continued.
Noting that he is “working on a new record” and has “a few other projects percolating,” the musician added: “The band are still my friends and family.”
“Thank you to anyone who’s come out to AF shows, or bought a record, or loves our music. It’s meaningful to be part of your lives,” Will also noted. “Thank you to the crew, staff, management, label people, bands, artists, and friends who have helped bring our vision to life for so many years.”
