Julian Casablancas would like a word
Many people wondered why The Strokes had a media blackout when Comedown Machine was released last year but really it seems pretty obvious to me judging by any headline from the past week or so.
The media loves a bit of drama when it comes to the band, anything a member says gets repackaged into this Big Thing. The Strokes have had the problems in the past which they don’t deny but I can’t imagine the way the media handled them during Angles gave them any confidence to be remotely honest and open.
So really seeing Julian Casablancas ‘rant’ (his word not mine) on Twitter is completely refreshing. He clarifies a few things he has said in various interviews of late and it feels like a statement of righteous truth.
Here are the key Tweets:
clarification on a couple of silly press things:
— Julian Casablancas (@Casablancas_J) October 20, 2014
for the record, i was specifically joking about when people dress up like it's the kentucky derby for LES brunch.
— Julian Casablancas (@Casablancas_J) October 20, 2014
i am not against the concept of weekend late breakfast, which people of all freedoms & hues should enjoy
— Julian Casablancas (@Casablancas_J) October 20, 2014
2nd, there were times with theStrokes when maybe we had some issues, but they are resolved now (and have been for a little while now)
— Julian Casablancas (@Casablancas_J) October 20, 2014
and i very much enjoy playing with them!
— Julian Casablancas (@Casablancas_J) October 20, 2014
…with music journalism, like in most arts, there are definitely many very good ones and few great ones
— Julian Casablancas (@Casablancas_J) October 20, 2014
And Albert responds perfectly
https://twitter.com/alberthammondjr/status/524279186761187329
