They were instrumental in putting the Montreal music scene on the global map in the early 2000s. ⚡ Recent Developments (as of April 2026) The band has undergone significant changes in recent years:
In 2022, Will Butler officially left the band after 18 years to focus on his solo career and other projects.
Wrote the music for the Broadway play , which received record-breaking Tony nominations in 2024. Received an Oscar nomination for the score of the film Her . Win Butler : Butler Canadian Band
In October 2025, co-founders Win Butler and Régine Chassagne announced their separation after 22 years of marriage, though they stated the band would continue.
They famously won Album of the Year in 2011 for The Suburbs , beating out mainstream giants. They were instrumental in putting the Montreal music
The "Butler Canadian Band" most likely refers to the world-renowned indie rock group , founded and fronted by brothers Win and Will Butler . While both brothers have lived in Montreal for nearly two decades, they originally hail from Texas. 🎸 Key Band Highlights
Has released three solo albums: Policy , Generations , and Will Butler + Sister Squares . Received an Oscar nomination for the score of the film Her
Arcade Fire is celebrated for its symphonic, "stomp-and-clap" indie sound and grand live performances.
