Strokes Close Coachella With Provocative Montage Targeting U.S. and Israeli Actions
TL;DR
The Strokes ended Coachella Weekend 2 with a video montage accusing the CIA of regime-change and showing footage of U.S. and Israeli bombings in Iran and Gaza, set to the song Oblivius and the line “What side you standing on?” The politically charged moment sparked online discussion and divided reactions, though the band remains slated for future shows and festivals.
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- The Strokes protest Gaza, Iran wars at Coachella with visuals, revive ‘Oblivius’ in rare live performance ynetnews
- The Strokes End Coachella Set with Video Targeting CIA, US Actions in Gaza and Iran Consequence of Sound
- The Strokes close out Coachella weekend 2 set with fiery political statement The Express Tribune
- The Strokes Close Coachella Set With Political Protest clashmusic.com
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