(Montreal) The singer of the Montreal group Arcade Fire, Win Butler, admits to having had extramarital affairs, but refutes the allegations of sexual misconduct of which he is the target.
Posted at 10:18 p.m.
In a press release published by a public relations firm, Butler admits that he had sexual relations with other partners than his wife Régine Chassagne, also a member of Arcade Fire.
However, the singer denies the allegations of sexual misconduct made against him by several women. Rather, he asserts that all of the sexual encounters were between consenting adults.
Butler maintains that he has never touched a woman without her consent and has never asked for sexual favors.
In an article published Saturday on the site specializing in music Pitchfork, three women and a non-binary person testify to inappropriate sexual gestures on the part of the singer.
According to people who spoke to Pitchfork, Butler’s actions were inappropriate due to the age difference between them and him, as well as his position of authority as the singer of Arcade Fire.
In the statement released on Sunday, Win Butler apologizes for his actions and recalls that he struggled with mental health issues and alcohol addiction during the period covered by the allegations, between 2015 and 2019. .
“I continue to learn from my mistakes and work hard to become a better person. I want my son to be proud of me,” Butler said in his statement, which was also included in the original Pitchfork article.
I’m sorry for the pain I caused. I’m sorry that I didn’t better understand the impact I can have on some people.
Win Butler, singer of Arcade Fire
Arcade Fire has been recognized as one of Canada’s most popular indie rock bands since the early 2000s.
The Montreal band is due to begin a world tour this week to present its sixth album, We. A stop at the Bell Center in Montreal is scheduled for December 3.