The Arcade Fire

Montreal's The Arcade Fire (SOCAN) have arrived - and exploded onto the indie rock scene with their quirky blend of orchestral arrangements, energized rock proclamations and epic choruses. The band, which includes brothers Win and Will Butler, Regine Chassagne, Richard Parry, Tim Kingsbury and Sarah Neufeld, have surprised critics and fans alike with a crazed live show that comes across like performance art. The band signed with Merge and released their acclaimed debut, Funeral, in 2004. —JM