Industry Apr 19, 2026

The Strokes Denounce U.S. Foreign Intervention at Coachella

The band showed footage of bombings in Iran and Gaza, as well as images of world leaders the CIA has been accused of overthrowing, while performing “Oblivius”

Originally published by Pitchfork
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The Strokes Denounce U.S. Foreign Intervention at Coachella

During their Coachella set, The Strokes utilized their performance of “Oblivius” to display a video montage critical of U.S. foreign policy. The visuals included footage of bombings in Iran and Gaza, alongside images of world leaders allegedly overthrown by the CIA. Originally reported by Pitchfork.