Fans of Arcade Fire can rest assured that their favorite Canadian indie-rock band is not going anywhere. However there is news that several band members, as well as ex-band members, have various other musical projects under their belts. One spin-off is Team B, which spawned the hits “On My Mind,” “No Purchase Necessary” and “Mystery Man.” The other group that is attracting attention is Clues, which debuted at last year’s Pop Montreal festival. They also have a hit song called “Perfect Fit,” which has been attracting attention among Arcade Fire fans. Check out the ticket selection at http://www.stubhub.com.

The indie rock band from Canada is one of many musical groups to come out of the scenic country to the north of the United States. And so long as they keep playing the soulful and heartfelt tunes that they continue to write, we shall not complain.

Arcade Fire was founded in 2003 by husband and wife Win Butler and Regine Chassagne. Richard Reed Parry, William Butler, Time Kingsbury, Sarah Neufeld and Jeremy Gara are all also members of the band, and the group went on to record the album, Funeral, in 2004 and later in 2007, Neon Bible. Funeral is the more somber of the releases with the name of the album collectively thought of after the deaths of several of the bandmates relatives during the recording. Neon Bible has gained even more critical acclaim with the smash hits; “Intervention” and “Keep the Car Running.” With several hits and

 

hot albums, The Arcade Fire tickets were becoming fast selling commodities in the music market.

With each band member contributing a musical instrument to every song, the live performances are enthralling, and the sound that emerges is one of diverse backgrounds and upbeat lyrics to match. The variety of sounds that occur throughout the performances are thanks to the guitar, drums, bass guitar, piano, violin, cello, double bass, keyboard, French horn, harp and mandolin. Talented? There is no doubt.

It is perhaps a growing occurrence that the emerging bands of today are more original, unique and filled with lyrics that actually epitomize the lives and thoughts of the everyday populace rather than just the glitz and glamour that is associated with Hollywood pop stars. It is refreshing to see this change, and it is even more encouraging to see the throngs of fans that flock to these hip young concerts. The boys and girls who practiced in the neighborhood garage and held late night jam sessions are proving to be the new role models of today, and the world couldn’t be more proud.

Arcade Fire has released two hit albums; they have been well received in North America and in Europe. They play at venues of all capacities and are constantly besting themselves with each new live performance. Their music is on the radio and in Ipods across the country, and now its time for you to tune in. Even if you missed their most recent tour, you can surely catch them the next time that they appear on the road, try http://www.stubhub.com/the-arcade-fire-tickets/.