Stream: Julian Casablancas, “River Of Brakelights”
- story Peter Macia
For everyone worried that Julian Casablancas’ new album Phrazes for the Young would sound like a bunch of Strokes songs made without the actual Strokes, “River of Brakelights” is the first song we’ve heard that proves Jules (do people call him that?) might be up for a little experiment, especially if you consider proggy bass and weird time signatures experimental. Us? We would’ve liked to see what dude would do on a Merzbow steez but he’s still young. After listening, make sure to check out former FADER editor and current GQ editor Will Welch’s interview with Casablancas from their November issue.
Stream: Julian Casablancas, “11th Dimension”
- story Peter Macia
People will inevitably compare this new Julian Casablancas song and the album it comes from to The Strokes, and they should because it sounds exactly like The Strokes. If you think that’s a good thing, you’re going to have a good next year because you’ll have Julian’s Phrazes for the Young, and several months from now a new Strokes album, just as soon as Albert Hammond gets back on track and back in the studio. If you think it’s a bad thing that we’re going to have essentially two Strokes albums this year, we probably shouldn’t hang out.
Stream: Julian Casablancas, “11th Dimension”
Opening Ceremony Japan Mix by DJ Myles and DJ Lindsey
- story Chioma Nnadi
Opening Ceremony Japan opens its doors in exactly four days, which means all of us poor New York sods will officially be shopping on the wrong side of the planet. Jason Schwartzman appeared in a charming video ditty for his favorite store earlier this week, flying an OC-crested kite in the rain, and now our dear friends DJ Lindsey and DJ Myles have posted the grand opening mixtape. Last time we spoke to the Tipleys, they were busy prepping for their trip to Toyko, and judging by the melange (Dam Funk, Animal Collective, Theophilus London), our homies have packed a suitcase full of stylish opening night jams for Jason, Andrew Kuo, Julian Casablancas et al to get loose to. Tracklisting after the jump and tickets to Tokyo here.
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posted on Aug 26, 2009 in STYLE NEWS tags Andrew Kuo, DJ Lindsey, DJ Myles, Jason Schwartzman, Julian Casablancas, Opening Ceremony
Video: Pharrell, Santogold & Julian Casablancas, “My Drive Thru”
- story THE FADER
We realize this collabo boils down to an advertisement for Chuck Taylors, but you know, Harrison Ford did a beer commercial in Japan and we still think Han Solo is a pretty good dude. Does he even drink beer? Flockhart does not look like a beerdrinker’s girlfriend is all. He also didn’t act very well in that commerical. So at least these three are known to wear the shit out of some Converse and made a song that is growing on us as a pool party anthem. And man, do we suddenly want to continue to wear the Chucks we have had since forever OR WHAT?
Download “My Drive Thru” here.
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posted on Jul 9, 2008 in MUSIC VIDEO tags electonic/dance, hip hop, Julian Casablancas, Pharrell, rock, Santogold
