A husband and wife who are also bandmates in a popular rock band are separating after 22 years of marriage.

Arcade Fire frontman Win Butler and multi-instrumentalist Régine Chassagne announced Thursday that they are ending their romantic relationship. The decision comes months after the Canadian group released a comeback album and went on a small tour in the spring.

“After a long and loving marriage, Win & Régine have decided to separate,” the band said in a statement . “They continue to love, admire and support each other as they co-parent their son.”

Arcade Fire said the band would continue despite the former couple’s split, suggesting Butler and Chassagne will both stay in the group.

“Their work in Haiti with KANPE continues and their bond as creative soulmates will endure, as w

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