Julian explains in this interview with ABC News where he dropped the “Boombox” vocals, his role in writing the melody of “Boombox” and how much fun he had with the Lonely Island crew. Is it of much-watch status? Yes, yes it is.

The one thing he doesn’t address in the video is what’s up with copping Dom Howard’s style.

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Strokes IV Delayed Until 2011

by Eric Van Dril on March 19, 2010

in Break-Ups, Musicians, The Strokes

Yeah, I know. You’re ready to kill somebody.

So am I.

Let’s just get to the ProJo quote about Strokes IV in the piece where Julian talks about his new record and the upcoming Phrazes tour across the United States…

As for The Strokes, Casablancas says they’re still at work on their fifth record, and “it’s coming along” — he foresees a January 2011 release.

I guess the only thing we can hope for is that the author of this piece – Rick Massimo – fucked up the date when Julian expects the fourth record to come out like he did with which album they’re on. But, given that Julian will be on the road for the next three months – which is approximately the amount of time between a September 2010 and January 2011 release – I doubt it.

I have no rational words at this point. I can’t say that seeing them in August will make everything better because it won’t.  I really just want an album at this point.  Think about it – January 2011 is going to be five years since First Impressions of Earth. That’s a long fucking time and I hate to say it, but a part of me is getting the same feeling I had back during this past summer.  I’m getting the feeling that we may never get a fourth (or fifth) album.

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Danero Thomas’ Buzzer-Beater Will Live Forever

by Eric Van Dril on March 18, 2010

in Athletes

The greatest thing about the NCAA Tournament is that for 90% of the players involved, it will provide them with the most important experience of their lives. And, in some rare cases, the NCAA Tournament will make the player involved famous for the rest of their life. The Tournament often sends a college kid into a lifetime of infamy they will be unable to shake until death. We still remember Chris Webber’s crunch-time choke job during his time in the Final Four with Michigan back in the early 90s – he called a timeout when his team didn’t have any more timeouts, which is a technical foul. And it’s my guess that Luke Harangody’s final game in a Notre Dame jersey will forever taint his storied career at the university.

While some players choke, other seize the huge moment. Like Danero Thomas’ buzzer-beater to knock No. 4 Vanderbilt out on the opening-day of the Tournament. Murray State fans will never forget Thomas’ name.

A lot of people sit back and argue that the NCAA’s product of basketball is vastly inferior to the NBA’s and it’s true. No one can argue with that. But the thing that’s different is that every single moment of the NCAA tournament has the potential to be the biggest moment in the life of each player involved. It is unquestionably the best sporting event of the year and, for the viewing audience, truly dramatic television.

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On St. Patrick’s Day, This Seems Fitting

I’m two episodes away from finishing The Wire, which has lived up to every single television critic’s praises.  The Wire is the best show that I’ve seen – it’s interesting, heartbreaking, poignant and, at times, devastatingly funny.  This cold open to an episode in the show’s second season features Det. Jimmy McNulty (Irish) listening to [...]

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Julian Casablancas Will Be On ‘Jimmy Fallon’ March 29

This is a little while away, but I don’t think it’s early enough to make note that Julian Casablancas will be on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on March 29.  Is it?
Via the JulianCasablancas.com newsletter…
Julian and his band will be performing on LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON on Monday, March 29th, so mark your calendars [...]

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Strategies For Filling Out Your NCAA Bracket

Note: Predictions are very much appreciated in the comment section.

This time of the year, I think it’s safe to say that a lot of non-basketball fans enter NCAA Tournament pick ‘em pools. These people – one might be you – sit down at the office and fill out a bracket and pick teams that they [...]

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Dave Grohl Battles Addiction in New YouTube Video

Let’s hope Dave gets better soon.

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What Are YOU Doing on April 6? B/C I’ll Be At The J.Casablancas Gig

I know I’m going to hell in a leather jacket, least I’ll see an @Casablancas_J before eternally resting in my casket.

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Devandra Banhart – “Baby” Video feat. Fab Moretti

“Baby” has a ‘Someday’ feel before it gets all trippy. And by “a ‘Someday’ feel,” I mean that it’s a bunch of dudes hanging out and not one of the prettiest songs I’ve ever heard.  No offense Devandra.

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Julian Casablancas on ‘SNL’ Tonight

UPDATE: You can see the video right here.

Though the Casablancas_J Twitter has been quiet of late (the baby must be here), it seems like the “Boombox” Digital Short has been shot and will air tonight because of the above picture and tip on the Twitter.  Be sure to watch SNL tonight to see the Digital [...]

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Look! A Movie Based On the ‘12:51′ Video

This is the trailer for Tron Legacy.

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Le Modern Age

I’ve been thinking a lot about which song The Strokes should open their Lollapalooza set with (I’m a nerd, I know) and I’ve come up with four answers.
I’m most in favor of Albert and Fab sneaking out with Albert shaking his guitar and Fab playing the drums like he does in the Fuji Rock video [...]

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