Quick recap. Above is the cover art for Julian Casablanca’s forthcoming solo record, Phrazes for the Young. Below is adequate video documentation of Mr. Casablancas performing making his first solo debut, cutting rugs as part of an exclusive party for the unveiling of the Opening Ceremony store in Tokyo. More awkward than you would expect, but weirdly awesome nonetheless.

Our man JC has announced through his website that he’ll be playing his first solo show on August 31st at Tokyo’s Duo Music Exchange. Casablancas will be joined by a 6-piece band, playing material from the new album. The show is already sold out! But let’s all wait and feast our eyes and ears upon the good ol’ photo/video evidence to surface shortly after.

Over the next four minutes, you will see Julian Casablancas, lead singer and final member to go side-projectile from The Strokes, talk about stuff—his new solo album named Phrazes For The Young, The new Strokes album, his favorite new bands, his favorite song, his favorite Pilates instructor, his favorite vestmaker, his favorite type of peanut butter, his favorite ore, his favorite Picasso period etc etc—for the first time in three years. You will also hear snippets from said new album, which sounds like The Strokes made by one guy on many instruments. Don’t act like you’re not excited! (via A Modern Age via The Daily Swarm)

The Strokes‘ front man, Julian Casablancas recently told NME that following the release of his debut solo album, “Phrazes For The Young”, he hopes to stage some larger-than-life shows. Larger-than-life in this case might be more easily understood as completely and totally insane.

Not Disney, but you know how they have some amazing rides where you feel like you’re in a weird world, like the Epcot Centre or something? I’m not thinking of the big Goofy costume but I was thinking of how those rides make you feel with lots of set changes and stuff. But that might not happen and we’ll do straight shows, I haven’t quite figured it out yet, it’s the next thing to do.

Bibbity boppity boo.

The Strokes’ front man, Julian Casablancas is set to release his debut solo album this fall on Cult Records/RCA. Entitled Phrazes For The Young,  the album was produced by Jason Lader with additional production from Bright Eyes‘ Mike Mogis. By the looks of this trailer, it’s most likely going to be ridiculously awesome. (Via NME)