The Strokes condemn US, Israel at Coachella

The rock band The Strokes concluded their Weekend 2 performance at the Coachella music festival with a political statement. They played a video condemning U.S. foreign policy and Israeli bombings in Gaza, which also included footage of bombings in Iran. Frontman Julian Casablancas emphasized the message by repeating the refrain, “What side you standing on?” The incident highlights the ongoing spillover of geopolitical tensions into global cultural events.