Will Butler, a founding member of Arcade Hearth and brother of frontman Win Butler, has introduced his departure from the band. In a thread on Twitter at this time, he explains, “I left on the finish of final yr, after the brand new document was full. There was no acute purpose past that I’ve modified — and the band has modified — over the past virtually 20 years. Time for brand spanking new issues.” He provides, “The band are nonetheless my family and friends.” He says he’s engaged on a brand new solo album (the follow-up to 2020’s Generations) and music for a David Adjmi play and has “a number of different initiatives percolating.”
Will has been notably absent from the band’s performances this week as they roll out new album WE, their first in 5 years. Dan Boeckner, finest generally known as a member of Wolf Parade, has been filling in. No phrase but as as to whether Boeckner can be sticking with Arcade Hearth or what sort of longterm plans they’ve to interchange Will.
Beneath, learn Will Butler’s message about leaving Arcade Hearth.
