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The Strokes closed Weekend 2 at Coachella with a performance of “Oblivius” that featured a montage criticizing decades of U.S.-backed coups and assassinations and showing footage from Gaza and Iran, reflecting anti-imperialist sentiment; frontman Julian Casablancas has a history of advocacy on related issues, and the moment came as the band promotes its upcoming album Reality Awaits and a North American tour.
The Strokes closed their Coachella set with a fiery protest video condemning U.S. and Israeli bombings in Gaza and Iran, while Julian Casablancas repeatedly asked, 'What side are you standing on?' and joked about the draft; the moment drew chatter and comparisons to past festival provocations, but Coachella offered no official comment on a blacklist.
During their Coachella set, The Strokes displayed a montage alleging CIA involvement in various coups and foreign interventions, closing with their 2016 track Oblivius; the moment went viral online, while Coachella has not issued a public comment.
The Strokes delivered a career-spanning set at the All Points East Festival in East London, featuring a mix of their greatest hits and nostalgic rarities. The band's performance was marred by sound issues, with some fans expressing frustration with the volume. Despite this, the Strokes played a high-energy set, including impromptu jam sessions and a rare moment of creation. The encore featured tracks from their seminal debut album, leaving the crowd energized.
The Red Hot Chili Peppers performed their first Syracuse concert in three decades, emphasizing new music from their recent albums. The band skipped some of their most popular songs and packed the rest of their nearly two-hour set with more mellow tracks. The concert also featured opening acts The Strokes and King Princess. The ageless funk-rock band sounded great, but some fans felt like they wanted to dance more.