Arcade Fire

Arcade Fire is an influential Canadian indie rock band formed in Montreal in 2001, originally led by the creative duo Win Butler and Régine Chassagne. Renowned for their cinematic, emotionally charged sound, the group blends traditional rock instruments with an orchestral array of violins, cellos, and accordions. Their music is defined by grand, anthemic arrangements that tackle heavy themes of faith, suburban isolation, and modern anxiety.

The band skyrocketed to critical acclaim with their 2004 debut album, Funeral which remains widely celebrated as a masterpiece of modern alternative music. Their third album The Suburbs solidified their massive global impact by winning the Grammy Award for Album of the Year, proving that indie rock could captivate mainstream audiences. On stage, Arcade Fire is legendary for high-energy, multi-instrumental live performances where members frequently swap instruments mid-show.