Charli xcx Joins The Strokes at Outside Lands to Sing an ‘Is This It’ Classic
Both acts headlined San Francisco's Outside Lands the weekend of Aug. 7-8.
Charli XCX joined The Strokes at the Outside Lands festival to perform vocals for a classic track from their 2001 debut album, "Take It Or Leave It." The Essex-born musician took the stage alongside the band's frontman, Julian Casablancas, who described her as "a superstar" during the guest appearance. Casablancas even playfully referenced the timing of Charli's new album, "Music, Fashion, Film," which was released on the same day as the band's seventh studio album, "Reality Awaits," on July 24th.
Casablancas congratulated Charli on her victory, stating, "You defeated us." The singer has previously expressed her admiration for The Strokes, recently sharing her emotional connection to the band's song "You Only Live Once" in W Magazine. During her performance at the festival, Charli also made a cameo during Djo's set, leaving a touching voicemail message for him.
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