Julian Casablancas, 'Phrazes for the Young' (RCA)

New York's grooviest rocker spiffs up his sound.

In the eight years since the Strokes instigated savior-speak with the gutter-glam classic Is This It, Manhattan has been nanny-stated into bland fashionability, the quintet's hipster status has gradually declined, and its rhythm guitarist, drummer, and bassist have all beaten singer Julian Casablancas to recording solo albums. "Last Nite" was a long time ago.

Strokes In "Disagreement" Over New Album

The New York boys are arguing about the songs for their comeback release, singer Julian Casablancas said.
The Strokes' Julian Casablancas

Strokes Singer Julian Casablancas Announces Solo Album

WATCH: The New York rocker unveils a video preview of the record -- complete with haikus about drunkenness!
Julian Casablancas

The Strokes haven't released an album since 2006, but frontman Julian Casablancas has kept busy nonetheless.

Sneak Peek: Danger Mouse, Sparklehorse, David Lynch's 'Dark Night'

Frank Black, Iggy Pop, the Strokes' Julian Casablancas and more sing on new project Dark Night of the Soul.
From Left: David Lynch, Sparklehorse, Danger Mouse

Last month a mysterious poster arrived at the SPIN office advertising Dark Night of the Soul, a new album presented by Danger Mouse and Sparklehorse, featuring vocals from the likes of Iggy Pop, Frank Black, Flaming Lips, and the Strokes' Julian Casablancas (set for a July release).

Strokes Singer, T-Pain, Norah Jones on 'SNL' Album

Click here to see who else is on funny-guy Andy Samberg's Lonely Islands debut!
Lonely Island

Hey, viral video fanatics: Enjoy recent Saturday Night Live digital shorts "Dick In A Box", "Lazy Sunday," and, uh,

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Stream: Strokes Bassist's Solo Project, Nickel Eye

Nikolai Fraiture explains "Providence, RI," an acoustic ditty off his debut solo album The Time Of The Assassins.
The Strokes' Nikolai Fraiture

As the bassist for New York rockers the Strokes, Nikolai Fraiture appears to be the strong, silent type, standing solemnly behind his bandmates as he lays down deep-toned riffs. But for his solo project, Nickel Eye (a variation on his given name), Fraiture strapped on a six-string guitar and stepped up to the mic.

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