Watch TV On The Radio Bring Back Their Spider-Man Hit “Wolf Like Me” On Kimmel
Did you ever watch the video of TV On The Radio playing "Wolf Like Me" on David Letterman's Late Show in 2006? It's one of the all-time great TV performances. TVOTR were young and hungry, and they'd just made the single most anthemic song of a great career. They'd never been on TV before, and they attacked that stage with a fire-eyed intensity that somehow came through clearly on television. It's…
On Monday night, TV on the Radio returned to their Brooklyn roots for a special performance of their 2006 hit "Wolf Like Me" on Jimmy Kimmel Live! The veteran Brooklyn-based band celebrated the 20th anniversary of their debut album Return to Cookie Mountain with a vibrant rendition of the song that still captures its original energy.
Accompanied by their frontman Tunde Adebimpe's distinctive yelp, the band delivered an undiluted version of "Wolf Like Me" that showcased their enduring intensity. The performance was part of a week-long series of shows hosted by Kimmel in New York City, where TV on the Radio joined Jon Hamm, Pete Davidson, and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani on stage.
Beyond the nostalgia of revisiting their classic track, "Wolf Like Me" has gained renewed popularity due to its inclusion in the summer blockbuster Spider-Man: Brand New Day. However, the band's commitment to maintaining their raw and electrifying sound remains unwavering. In recent years, TV on the Radio has been on the move, embarking on a series of tours and festival appearances, including a recent stint in 2025.
As they continue their musical journey, the band is set to return to their hometown this week with a major performance supporting The Strokes, Beach House, and Fcukers on October 2nd at Flushing Meadows in Queens. Tickets for the show are now available. Meanwhile, Kimmel's Brooklyn takeover has just begun, with tonight's show featuring a star-studded lineup including Howard Stern, Amy Schumer, and Tom Morello.
Over the course of the week, Kimmel will welcome an array of notable guests such as Paul McCartney, John Oliver, Seth Meyers, De La Soul, Goose, Billy Crystal, Mahershala Ali, Robby Hoffman, and Senator Bernie Sanders, promising a memorable week of live performances on the small screen.
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