Sarah Neufeld

Sarah Neufeld, born on August twenty-seventh, nineteen seventy-nine, is a distinguished Canadian violinist celebrated for her contributions to the indie rock band Arcade Fire. As a former core member and current touring member, she has played an integral role in the band's musical journey, contributing to every studio album they have released to date.

In addition to her work with Arcade Fire, Neufeld is a vital member of the instrumental ensemble Bell Orchestre. Her versatility as a musician is further showcased through her solo career, where she has released three studio albums: Hero Brother in two thousand thirteen, The Ridge in two thousand sixteen, and Detritus in two thousand twenty-one.

Neufeld's collaborative spirit shines through in her work with her husband, Colin Stetson, resulting in the album Never Were the Way She Was, released in two thousand fifteen. In two thousand twenty-four, she continued to explore new musical landscapes with the release of First Sounds, a collaborative project with her Arcade Fire and Bell Orchestre bandmate Richard Reed Parry, alongside cellist Rebecca Foon.