Performing complexly synthesized compositions on record is one thing... I like the way Julian Casablancas lays his voice out over
Phrazes For The Young
's electro backdrops, partially because it feels so insulated and obsessive, a man and his bed of keyboards, drum machines, guitars, etc., alone in the studio. Watching him do it live with a bunch of folks who aren't the Strokes? Less exciting. (And points off for the drummer's L.A. Dodgers hat. Ludlow Street's in NYC, sir.) If you can look b...
We All Want Someone To Shout For — Julian performed his single “11th Dimension” last night on Conan. It was his big debut in the US and I hate to say that it was a pretty dissapointing performance. The... more info
Stereogum —
Performing complexly synthesized compositions on record is one thing... I like the way Julian Casablancas lays his voice out over
Phrazes For The Young
's electro bac... more info
NME - The Video Blog — Interesting range of dance moves during this performance. There's the 'crouching-monkey arm-swing' (0.46), the 'Kenco coffee-shaker' (1.38) and the 'hitch-hiker' (2.20). ... more info
Live Daily — Julian Casablancas [ tickets ] will play a month-long residency at The Downtown Palace Theatre in Los Angeles, according to a statement posted at his website. The Strokes... more info