As we reported earlier this month, The Strokes’ first album in five years is set to be released on March 28th. The album, called Angles, features a “heavy-duty makeover” of the New York band’s songwriting dynamic, according to SPIN, as the band has switched from a Julian Casablancas dictatorial state to a more democratic songwriting group:
Having two musical powerhouses headlining the first day of Austin City Limits is no small feat. New York rockers The Strokes took the stage in tandem with jam-band aficionados Phish at opposite ends of Zilker Park Friday night. And it turned into an unintentional battle of the bands, that had one stand out and obvious winner…
Spinner notes today that Strokes frontman and newfound solo artist Julian Casablancas, when not continuing to capably ape Lou Reed and late ‘70s New York City rock ‘n’ roll, has yet another rock dream to conquer—he wants to write the television theme for the New York baseball team, the Mets.
Mr. Strokes himself, Julian Casablancas, made a nice, surprise cameo on Saturday Night Live over the weekend, co-starring in an SNL Digital Short with funnyman Andy Samberg.
The digital short/music video is for the funky and funny Lonely Island song, “Boombox,” which features Casablancas on guest vocals and can be found on their debut album, Incredibad, released last year.
Watch the SNL Digital Short for “Boombox” below.
When Julian Casablancas came to LA to try out some of his new matieral and put on a residency, we welcomed him with open arms and ears. However, many things didn’t go according to plan. His solo album, Phrazes of the Young, didn’t get the critical praise he had expected to recieve as the front man of The Strokes. Although The Strokes’ Is This It was named album of the decade by NME, the story went a little different once Casablancas ventured off to do this own thing.
Apparently, the LA residency which took place at the Downtown Palace Theatre was “a fiasco” and the Strokes singer is now “broke” because of it. He’s lead singer of The Strokes. Julian Casablancas is not broke. However, he had a lot more to complain about during a recent interview with New York Magazine. He really, really complained.
Julian Casablancas visited Late Night with Jimmy Fallon last night to promote his latest solo album, Phrazes of the Young. However, instead of performing one of his regular tracks, he opted for a holiday song. We previously told you about Casablancas’ desire to cover SNL’s “I Wish It Was Christmas Today,” and it looks like he actually did it because it’s a bonus track on his album!
Watch him rock out with the originators, Jimmy Fallon and Horatio Sanz, as he does his cover with The Roots backing him up. It’s not as silly as we thought it would be… until the two jokers join him on stage! Check it out below!
Julian Casablancas seems to be full of little and delightful surprises lately. Although many are still warming up to his latest solo album, Phrazes of the Young, Los Angeles residents still get treats here and there.
For instance, he surprised everyone at Spaceland last night as the special guest during The Happy Hollows‘ first residency night. He’s also got his own residency going on downtown LA at the Downtown Palace Theatre. Now, we hear a random but fun rumor (via P4k) about Casablancas bringing Saturday Night Live‘s popular “Christmas Song” back to life on a 7″.
Strokes‘ leading man Julian Casablancas is set to release his debut album Phrazes for the Young during the beginning of November and we have some early reviews; which don’t sound too good. Casablancas worked with producer Jason Lader on this project, as well as Bright Eyes/Monsters of Folk musician Mike Mogis.
Does Phrazes for the Young live up to critics expectations? Take a look at our review round-up.
If you’re a fan of the band, The Strokes here’s a story that might interest you. Vocalist and songwriter Julian Casablancas is venturing into the music world as a solo musician. He’s taking a step away from the band to release some of his own material to the listening audience. According to NME, the singer has just posted his first solo track on his official MySpace page.
