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Will Butler of Arcade Fire’s Favorite Book of the Decade is…

Music

By Will Butler | January 3, 2020

Will Butler of Arcade Fire’s Favorite Book of the Decade is…

Butler loved Gustavo Arellano’s exploration of Mexican food and culture in the States.

A Giant Dog Talk Covering Arcade Fire’s Neon Bible in Its Entirety

Music

By A Giant Dog | September 20, 2019

A Giant Dog Talk Covering Arcade Fire’s Neon Bible in Its Entirety

“I thought if I tried it any faster I would combust.”

Positively Everything Now

Music

By Kishi Bashi | August 8, 2017

Positively Everything Now

A first-time reviewer sees a lot of good in Arcade Fire’s new album.

Talkhouse Weekend Playlist: Beating L.A. Rush Hour Traffic with Troi Irons

Music

March 8, 2017

Talkhouse Weekend Playlist: Beating L.A. Rush Hour Traffic with Troi Irons

How to survive twenty-one hours per week in your car.

Wyclef Jean Talks with Will Butler (Arcade Fire) for the Talkhouse Music Podcast

Podcast

By Wyclef Jean and Will Butler | December 8, 2016

Wyclef Jean Talks with Will Butler (Arcade Fire) for the Talkhouse Music Podcast

They break into song. A lot.

Talkhouse Weekend Playlist: Summertime Driving with Hawai

Music

July 29, 2016

Talkhouse Weekend Playlist: Summertime Driving with Hawai

Cass McCombs, Deerhunter and more songs for driving around with your buddies.

Wyclef Jean and Will Butler Are Recording a Live Talkhouse Music Podcast in New York

Music

May 31, 2016

Wyclef Jean and Will Butler Are Recording a Live Talkhouse Music Podcast in New York

Join us for the next talk in our series.

Will Butler (Arcade Fire) Talks Radiohead’s A Moon Shaped Pool

Music

By Will Butler | May 16, 2016

Will Butler (Arcade Fire) Talks Radiohead’s A Moon Shaped Pool

He also drew some pictures to (literally) illustrate his thoughts on standout track, “True Love Waits.”

Will Butler (Arcade Fire) Talks Grimes’ Art Angels

Music

By Will Butler | January 5, 2016

Will Butler (Arcade Fire) Talks Grimes’ Art Angels

With her new album, Grimes creates a giant, esoteric world teeming with all sorts of poisonous Jurassic life.

Will Butler (Arcade Fire) Talks Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

Music

By Will Butler | December 18, 2015

Will Butler (Arcade Fire) Talks Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

This album functions great as a record of performance; it’s like you have seats with an extremely obstructed view, but you’re still enjoying yourself.