The following post is an excerpt from davidwolfson of OnSugar blog Scene Be Seen. Opener "Machu Picchu" starts strong, with Casablancas singing startlingly high and the guitarists laying down reggae-influenced lines during the verses; keep in mind that it was penned by Valensi. Next up is "Under Cover of Darkness," the album's first single. Upon its release, it was seen as a return to form by Read more

The Strokes' fourth full-length album will be released next month, but today we get a taste of what's in store with the first single, "Under the Cover of Darkness." It's the same toe-tapping, catchy kind of tune the band is known for, and though it's nothing ground-breaking, it should please fans of The Strokes' earlier hits. I'm looking forward to hearing Angles when it drops March 21, but in Read more

While platinum records and guitar picks would make stellar ornaments for a rock star like Julian Casablancas, the lead singer of The Strokes had something more spectacular in mind for his Christmas tree this year. He commissioned French sculpture artist Marie Christophe to create one of her stunning "mobiles sapin" for his holiday home decor. Made of wire dangling with plastic discs — akin to Read more

Big-name acts for Lollapalooza 2010 have been slowly revealed online, but as of this morning we're getting a look at the lineup in its entirety — and it's a good one! Headliners Lady Gaga, Green Day, Soundgarden, Arcade Fire, The Strokes, and Phoenix will be leading the pack of bands when the festival kicks off on Aug. 6 in Chicago. For the full list, just read more Read more

Want to know who's getting the ax on Heroes? Click here for the spoiler — Watch With Kristin Commemorate Election Day '09 with five of the best election campaigns in movies — MTV Movies Blog Director/writer Richard Kelly talks about The Box and whether he would push the button — Collider Weezer continues their run of head-scratching collaborations. Check them out with Chamillionaire, Sara Read more