Julian Casablancas + The Voidz returned to the UK on Saturday (8.03.25) performing on the Troxy in London.
Julian Casablancas performing with The Voidz at Primavera Sound Madrid 2023
The band kicked off the live performance with a efficiency of recent synth heavy single ‘Blue Demon’ which is the primary taster observe from their upcoming EP, due out later this spring.
Performing in sun shades, Julian greeted the viewers by saying: “How is it going, guys? Heck of a city you might have right here.”
His feedback prompted cheers and applause from the group.
With out screens or projections, the live performance continued revealing The Voidz retro-futuristic work, mixing nostalgic and futuristic parts, propelled by Julian’s muffled vocals, vibrant neon lights, and metallic sound for nearly the whole set.
Julian – who achieved large success because the lead singer of indie rock icons The Strokes – has beforehand described The Voidz experimental sound as “jail jazz”. With the group, the musician has explored many music genres and has been difficult mainstream music conventions.
The band was shaped in 2013, following his solo tour in 2010, when he teamed up with Alex Carapetis (drums), Jeff Kite (keyboard), and Jake Bercovici (bass/keyboard). The group was then accomplished by guitarists Jeramy “Beardo” Gritter and Amir Yaghmai.
A vibrant environment was progressively created by The Voidz throughout the live performance and achieved its climax with the heavy sound of ‘The place No Eagles Fly’.
The setlist included tracks ‘Did My Finest’ and ‘QYURRYUS’ however The Voidz notably disregarded fan favourites ‘Depart It In My Desires’ and ‘Human Disappointment’, ending the set with an brisk efficiency of the dramatic ‘Dare I Care’.
After taking part in just one evening within the UK, The Voidz – who launched their third album ‘Like All Earlier than You’ in September 2024 – will return to the nation later this 12 months to play at IDLES’ homecoming Bristol Block Celebration on August 1 and August 2.
The Voidz on the Troxy setlist:
Blue Demon
The Everlasting Tao 2.0
Prophecy of the Dragon
ALieNNatioN
Flexorcist
QYURRYUS
7 Horses
The place No Eagles Fly
Overture
Did My Finest
Jam
Sq. Wave
Johan Von Bronx
Jam (Known as “Time Machine”)
Pyramid of Bones
Encore:
Take Me in Your Military
Dare I Care
