"Casablancas joked of 'fulfilling our lifelong dream' of opening for Justin Bieber and lamented not being able to see PinkPantheress because they were playing at the same time as her."
"'You guys excited about the draft? Oh, wait, not the NFL draft,' he said. 'In six months, I think everyone who's eligible for the military has to register.'"
"The set was heavy on songs from The Strokes' first two albums, Is This It and Room on Fire, alongside tracks from First Impressions of Earth and 2020's The New Abnormal."
"They kicked off with 'Bad Decisions,' threw it back to their debut single, 'Hard to Explain,' and mixed in more recent tracks like 'Selfless' and the brand new 'Going Shopping.'"
The Strokes returned to Coachella after 15 years, delivering a 15-song set primarily featuring early hits. Julian Casablancas engaged the audience with humor and social commentary, including remarks on military draft registration. The setlist included songs from their first two albums, alongside newer tracks. They opened with 'Bad Decisions' and included classics like 'Last Nite' and 'Reptilia.' The band also announced their upcoming album, Reality Awaits, and shared their new song 'Going Shopping' with fans via cassette.
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