Julian Casablancas Launches L.A. Residency

The Stroke-gone-solo begins a month-long stint in his new adopted hometown.
Julian Casablancas / Photo by Laurie Scavo

If this pop star thing doesn’t work out, Julian Casablancas has a great future as a production designer.

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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