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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Entertainment
Alexandra Del Rosario

Feist says 'songs weren't safe' when touring with Arcade Fire: 'I couldn't continue'

Leslie Feist has opened up about her decision to exit Arcade Fire's 2022 European tour, months after frontman Win Butler was accused of sexual misconduct.

"I was having an out-of-body experience," the singer, known as Feist, told the Irish Times in an interview published Saturday.

When Arcade Fire kicked off its tour in Dublin last year, the "Mushaboom" and "1234" hit-maker was the opening act. She told the Irish Times that she hoped to showcase new music and "workshop how to play these songs in a bigger context."

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