Julian Casablancas is set to curate the soundtrack for Opera Gallery’s 'The Singapore Masters Show 2026' and has recently addressed political topics in an Oxford Union speech, where he discussed American Zionists. He also confirmed Nick Valensi’s return to The Strokes and made public remarks about James Murphy, comparing him to 'Brett Favre of indie rock,' while the band performed a new song live for the first time at Just Like Heaven 2026.