November 4th 2024.
Julian Casablancas, the lead singer and founder of The Strokes, has recently revealed that he is tired of performing the band's biggest hit, Last Nite. This popular track, which was released in 2001, has been a staple in their live shows for over two decades. However, Julian has not been shy about expressing his feelings towards the song in recent years.
In a recent interview with The Guardian, Julian shared that Last Nite has become "pretty dead" to him and his bandmates, Nick Valensi, Albert Hammond Jr., Nikolai Fraiture, and Fabrizio Moretti. Despite being widely regarded as the band's greatest song and peaking at number 14 on the UK Singles Charts, Julian has grown tired of playing it. He also mentioned that there are a few other songs, such as Reptilia, Hard To Explain, Someday, Take It Or Leave It, and New York City Cops, that still evoke a positive reaction from him and the crowd.
When asked if he would turn off Last Nite if he heard it on the radio, Julian admitted that he probably would. The song was initially released as a demo track on their EP, which helped generate buzz around the band and secured them a record deal. Over the years, Last Nite has been featured on countless "greatest songs of the decade" lists, including Rolling Stones' 50 Greatest Songs of the Decade, where it ranked at number 16.
Despite its massive popularity, Julian has come to the conclusion that he is just tired of playing it. In a previous interview with The Times, he shared that the initial excitement of being in a band and making music has worn off. This has led him to focus on his other project, The Voidz, and explore new musical directions.
Julian's disinterest in playing their older tracks has also affected the band's plans for new music. While there were rumors of an upcoming album, Julian has stated that he would rather focus on The Voidz for now. The Strokes' last album was released in 2020, and they have not performed in the UK since their appearance at All Points East festival in 2018.
It seems like Julian is ready to move on from The Strokes and explore new musical territories with The Voidz. As he explained, constantly playing the same songs can make one feel "phoney," and he is more interested in creating something fresh and exciting. While fans may be disappointed that they won't be hearing Last Nite at future shows, it's clear that Julian is following his artistic instincts and pursuing his passion for music.
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