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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.

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

Music

By Will Butler | December 28, 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.”

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.

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.”

Talkhouse Contributors Remember David Bowie

Music

January 11, 2016

Talkhouse Contributors Remember David Bowie

Stephin Merritt (Magnetic Fields), Kim Gordon, Merrill Garbus (Tune-Yards), Will Sheff (Okkervil River) and more pay tribute to an icon.

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.

Will Butler (Arcade Fire) Talks Grimes’ Art Angels

Music

By Will Butler | November 12, 2015

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 Keith Richards’ Crosseyed Heart

Music

By Will Butler | September 21, 2015

Will Butler (Arcade Fire) Talks Keith Richards’ Crosseyed Heart

Keith Richards' new album has good genes, and that's why people on Mars will enjoy it some day.