Grab your joystick and a handful of kindling; Win Butler and Régine Chassagne of Arcade Fire join us from New Orleans to jam a bit and talk nimble futures. In the words of Win: "this isn't weird at all, this is super normal." Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early.

Arcade Fire frontman, Win Butler, discusses the band's latest album 'WE', channeling David Bowie, his brother's departure, and working with Peter Gabriel. They explore themes of anxiety and phobias, the power of collective identity, meeting music heroes, and the band's profound emotional connection to music. They also discuss the departure of a band member, the meaning behind the final song, and their attitude towards touring and self-care.

Rick Rubin talks to Arcade Fire's Win Butler on the occasion of the The Suburb's tenth anniversary. The band's third record was their first number one album in the US.Subscribe to Broken Record's YouTube channel to hear old and new interviews, often with bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/brokenrecordpodcastYou can also check out past episodes here: https://brokenrecordpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.