r/TheStrokes

I don't know if anyone has already noticed it but I came across a recent interview with Julian at Oxford Union and was talking about Oblivious at Coachella. I may have misunderstood but I think that he said they had planned the video they broadcast in Coachella to be the original music video of Oblivious.

This would give meaning to the Threat of joy Music Video. It opens with the stop of the song Oblivious and the footage they are looking for would actually be the originally planned clip. I think this idea is supported by the fact that in the interview at Oxford Union Julian says: "my stepdad at the time say don't put this out, they gonna come for you". That’s why the footage was stolen and was researched by everyone in Threat of Joy.

Furthermore this will give meaning to the first message at the begining of Threat of Joy Music video which explains that they cannot present the video clip of Oblivious.

"it is not light that is needed, but fire; it is not the gentle shower, but thunder. We need the storm, the whirlwind, and the earthquake."

"Knowledge was then confined and enjoyed by the privileged few, and the multitude walked on in mental darkness. But a change has now come over the affairs of mankind. [...] Intelligence is penetrating the darkest corners of the globe. It makes its pathway over and under the sea, as well as on the earth. Wind, steam and lightning are its chartered agents. Oceans no longer divide, but link nations together. [...] Thoughts expressed on one side of the Atlantic, are distinctingly heard on the other."

For anyone that can be interested and hadn't seen it/doesn't have instagram...

(I think I uploaded them in order but here is the link to his post too: https://www.instagram.com/p/DaZL2OMjF39/)

Found this post on instagram after googling the line: "Drunkenness is cowardice, sobriety is loneliness" from the Oxford interview and got this.

Seems like every song was treated as a chapter from a book or manual full of Jules' advice on life.

- Also interesting that 4 Chords of the Apocalypse has Fab and Nick's songwriting credits.

IG post here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXa59YpALen/?img_index=3

The Strokes’ biggest hit has fought tooth and nail to get to the final encounter of the tournament, where it will face two of the highest quality productions coming from the NYC band. Who will prevail?

Srry, I know this post isnt a 100% related but I need your help.

I know the song vaguely sounds like the strokes, but my dad swears it's a copy...

Do u guys know what song? I am assuming he means something from ROF or ITI cause he's mainly heard those 2 albums....

Inspired by comment by u/animalboy_

Not sure if I'm totally happy with it but 🤷

Was going through photos on an old Mac… glad these were preserved. Awesome show in a small venue on his Phrazes tour.

4 teams left, no easy choices. Who will reach the final today? Two classics of the classic era.

Just wanted to share some of the short videos I took during the Maryland show. The crowd was so loud that night, it was such an amazing show :)