31.03.2009 12:33
The Strokes started work on the new album
Julian Casablancas revealed that The Strokes has met in studio in New York to start working on the new album. He added that each band member had become more «open and honest» in the studio than during the work on the previous albums.
27.12.2009 13:43
The Strokes’ frontman promised to record «weird» music
Julian Casablancas claimed that he would like to record «more weird» music. «My solo record Phrazes For The Young was kind of something I needed to get out of my system», said he.
27.03.2011 10:07
The Strokes are already thinking about new album
Nikolai Fraiture revealed that The Strokes would begin the work on the next studio effort in the nearest future. "We were just talking about when we would get back together and start writing for the next album", claimed he.
26.04.2011 13:23
The Strokes are working on the new songs
The Strokes revealed that they have started the work on the new songs. "Super excited to go in to the studio today and work on some ideas! I'll keep you posted", wrote bassist Nikolai Fraiture on his Twitter account.
24.11.2009 13:27
The Strokes confirmed plans for the new record
The Strokes confirmed that they would release new album in 2010. The band’s bass guitarist Nikolai Fraiture claimed that all his bandmates felt excited to begin the work. But frontman Julian Casablancas said that he had doubts about these plans.
24.08.2009 15:05
The Strokes frontman revealed details about solo album
Julian Casablancas spoke about his upcoming solo album Phrazes For The Young. He promised to reveal new songs at the Duo Music Exchange festival in Tokyo on August 31.
24.03.2010 15:39
The Strokes are recording new album without singer
Julian Casablancas claimed that his band was recording new album without him because he did not want to interfere in his bandmates’ work. «Whereas if I feel like I wasn't in the room then they could just kind of spread their wings», explained Casablancas.
23.02.2010 20:23
Vampire Weekend and The Strokes to be featured on Haiti helping album
Vampire Weekend, Beck and The Strokes contributed their songs for the new Haiti benefit album. The record also includes covers on Franz Ferdinand's Take Me Out and Hot Chip's Boy From School.
22.10.2009 14:08
Julian Casablancas named new album after Oscar Wilde’s book
The Strokes' singer claimed that he has decided to name his upcoming album Phrazes For The Young after the Oscar Wilde’s book Phrases And Philosophies For Use Of The Young. He also claimed that during the work on this album he has tried to «avoid Phil Collins’ territory».
22.04.2010 14:40
Danger Mouse and David Lynch album finally got the release date
Dark Night Of The Soul album, recorded by Danger Mouse and David Lynch about a year ago, finally got the release date. The record is now dedicated to folk singer Vic Chesnutt, who contributed to the record, but died in December 2009.
21.06.2009 13:34
David Lynch will release a compilation of his own songs
Famous movie director will release an album titled Fox Bat Strategy: A Tribute to Dave Jaurequi. It will feature seven songs, written by Lynch himself in 1994.
21.03.2011 10:38
The Strokes said the work on their new album was "awful"
Nick Valensi, guitarist of the English rock band The Strokes, claimed that the work on their new album Angles was "awful". "I won't do the next album we make like this. No way. It was awful – just awful", said he.
21.02.2011 14:50
The Strokes work better without frontman
Julian Casablancas revealed why he has decided to leave his bandmates when they were working on upcoming studio album Angels. "To get everyone to really collaborate and step in, it really takes me to step back from it all", claimed he.
16.07.2009 15:58
The Strokes frontman will release solo album
Julian Casablancas announced that he has finished the work on his first solo album. Named Phrazes For The Young, it was recorded in Los Angeles and Casablancas' home city, New York
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15.10.2009 12:17
The Strokes frontman postponed solo album release
Julian Casablancas announced that his solo album Phrazes For The Young would not be released in October. According to the singer, its release date was pushed back due to «several issues».
15.05.2009 15:58
David Lynch and Danger Mouse are denied from releasing collaboration album
New album by Danger Mouse will not hit the stores due to legal dispute with Danger Mouse’s record labael EMI. «I hope that people lucky enough to hear the music, by whatever means, are as excited by it as I am», said producer.
14.09.2009 14:26
The Strokes frontman named release date for solo album
Julian Casablancas revealed the release date for his first solo album Phrazes For The Young. According to his words, the record will hit the stores in the end of October.
14.06.2008 00:00
Pharrell Williams wants to work with The Strokes
Pharrell Williams said that he wanted to produce The Strokes' next album. «I don't know if Casablancas wants me, but I’d love to produce their album», said he.
12.10.2009 15:01
The Strokes’ upcoming album will sound like Thin Lizzy and A-Ha
The Strokes' frontman Julian Casablancas revealed that the band was working on its new studio album. «We worked on it for months, we have most of the songs written, more than half of them recorded», said he.
12.03.2010 14:56
The Strokes will release new album in September
Julian Casablancas revealed that the band was going to release its fourth studio album in September. «It’s way more collaborative. So it’ll have a different feel than our other albums», claimed he.
12.02.2011 10:36
The Strokes revealed new album's cover
The Strokes revealed the cover of their upcoming album Angles. It is based on the painting by Belgian artist Guy Pouppez, who was famous for his abstract works in 1960's and 1970's.
10.05.2010 19:55
The Strokes postponed the release of the new album
Julian Casablancas claimed that his band would work on its new album longer than it was expected. Singer also claimed that he had problems communicating with other The Strokes’ members.
10.02.2009 13:15
The Strokes frontman collaborated with comedy writers
The Strokes' frontman Julian Casablancas recorded new song composed by US comedy writers Lonely Island. The track will be included in comedy team's upcoming album Incredibad.
09.12.2010 12:16
David Lynch will release Bassment Jaxx-featuring single
Famous Hollywood director announced details about first single from his upcoming album. Set to be released in January 2011, it will feature several remixes by such acts as Bassment Jaxx, Skream, Underworld, Sasha and Boys Noize.
06.07.2010 19:36
The Strokes postponed the release of the new album
Julian Casablancas revealed that the band had to push back the release of its next studio album. "When we do it and we decide that we're not done, or something comes in the way", said The Strokes' frontman.
04.09.2009 15:20
The Strokes frontman spoke about upcoming solo album
Julian Casablancas revealed the artwork for his upcoming solo album Phrazes For The Young. According to Casablancas, this picture helps to feel the spirit of the record.
03.11.2009 16:38
Julian Casablancas to release Christmas single
The Strokes' frontman announced that he was going to release a cover on a popular US festive song I Wish It Was Christmas Today. «Everyone seems to do a Christmas song at some point», said he.
02.10.2009 13:39
Julian Casablancas announced details for his solo album
The Strokes' singer revealed tracklisting for his upcoming solo album Phrazes For The Young. The record is set to feature eight tracks, including recently released single 11th Dimension.
02.07.2010 12:35
Vampire Weekend will write song for shoe advertisement
Vampire Weekend are set to write a song for Converse, an American shoe company. The band has already started the work together with Kid Cudi and Best Coast. The track will be unveiled next month.
01.12.2010 21:55
The Strokes has recorded new album without anyone's help
The Strokes' guitarist Albert Hammond revealed that they have recorded and produced the new album all by themselves. Hammond also called this effort "next chapter" in The Strokes' legacy.
