On a recent episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, musician Julian Casablancas joined the host for a lively discussion about their past experiences and his current projects. The conversation began with reminiscing about their shared history, as Casablancas recalled opening up for Fallon’s band, The Strokes, back in 2002. Despite facing some criticism and even getting booed off stage, Fallon always had their back and defended them to the audience.
Fallon revealed that he used to enjoy having a variety of performers, including comedians, open for his band. Acts like David Cross and Lee Camp would take the stage before The Strokes, creating a unique and eclectic show. According to Casablancas, touring with Fallon and The Strokes was one of the most fun experiences of his life, and he expressed his gratitude towards the band for their kindness and talent. Watching The Strokes perform from the side of the stage, Casablancas couldn’t help but be in awe of their skills.
Amidst the trip down memory lane, Fallon and Casablancas also touched on a rather funny incident involving security. Casablancas had gone out to watch The Strokes perform in D.C. but didn’t have a backstage pass. When he tried to reenter the venue, security didn’t recognize him as the lead singer of the band and almost got into a fight with Casablancas and his crew after they decided to leave. Fortunately, they managed to escape in their bus before any harm was done.
Moving on to Casablancas’ new album with his band, The Voidz, Fallon couldn’t help but praise the album cover’s coolness. Casablancas described the album as an exploration of sound, tapping into primordial oozes to create a futuristic experience. With a mission of making the underground mainstream, Casablancas commended Fallon for showcasing underground artists like Idles on his show.
Casablancas also revealed his collaboration with Charli XCX, calling it a serendipitous occurrence. The two quickly came together and created music, with Charli XCX expressing her admiration for Casablancas as a great songwriter. Casablancas was equally impressed by her authenticity and ability to handle fame while still remaining humble.
The interview concluded with Fallon introducing The Voidz’ performance of their song “7 Horses,” a unique blend of old cowboy vibes and futuristic elements from the year 2070’s. Fallon praised Casablancas for his talent and referred to him as one of the best in the industry.
In summary, Julian Casablancas‘ appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon was filled with laughter, nostalgia, and excitement about his new album and collaborations. With a mix of entertaining anecdotes and a glimpse into his artistic journey, Casablancas left the audience eagerly awaiting his next ventures.
