Brooklyn Vegan — Julian Casablancas @ L.A.'s Downtown Palace in Nov. (more by Darren Kim) Playing the [HMV Forum on December 15th] with his band - which includes The Strokes' guitar "guru" JP Bowersock - [Julian Casablancas] performed 'I Wish It Was Christmas... more info

NME — Singer airs his Christmas single at first night of residency more info

I Like Music — First announcement for the Highland music festival: The Strokes, 2 Many DJs Live more info

Guardian Music — Metropolitan University, LeedsSingers from famous bands often use solo careers to pursue that long-threatened avant-garde venture or make that concept album about fish. However, Strokes singer Julian Casablancas's debut, Phrazes for the Young, is ful... more info

I Like Music — Jay-Z, The Strokes, Blondie, Pink, Orbital and Squeeze are set to descend on Seaclose Park! more info

Scotsman.com — His good looks, privileged background, and posh education did nothing to help him when he became a party-pooping drunk. But Strokes' frontman Julian Casablancas has put t more info

AngryApe — They're now "more easy going" with each other more info

Guardian Music — Stars such as Lady Ga Ga, Katie Price and, er, the Vatican, compile lists for relaunch of music-based social networking siteFor the launch of MySpace Music today, the site asked a selection of artists to create a playlist to share with their fans ââ... more info

XFM.co.uk — The iconic New Yorkers have been announced as headliners of next year's Rockness festival. more info

AngryApe — Taking place in Scotland next June more info