Our buddy, Matt Romano, who plays drums in Little Joy and in Albert Hammond, Jr.'s band, just opened an amazing bar in New York City. It's called the Cabin Down Below -- it's literally under Niagara -- but it's only accessible through a secret door in an East Village pizza parlor.
We partied there on Saturday night and Sunday morning and we saw some old friends like Little Joy leader and Strokes drummer Fab Moretti. Just about two weeks ago the Strokes reunited in New York to begin writing their fourth album. And though the details of what Fab told us are a bit hazy, the gist is that the process is going well. With everyone's input they have strong ideas for ten songs. (Focused, they've resisted any urges to jam on old stuff). But don't expect an album too soon. And they won't tour without at least a pocketful of new songs.
P.S. We also ran into Ryan, who manages the Strokes, who told us he's now working with School of Seven Bells, the awesome trio featuring Benjamin Curtis from Secret Machines and the stunning twins, Alejandra and Claudia Deheza.
If you haven't heard them, check out "Half Asleep," from their '08 debut LP, Alpinisms.
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K. | March 9, 2009 12:26 PM
I'm glad to know that their reunion is going well... Keep up the good work and I'm looking forward to the new album. Would like to hear from Julian though...
that guy | February 26, 2009 12:35 PM
you partied all the way through till sunday morning?
wow....
most of us call it saturday night, it ends when we go to bed.
but i get it, you paaaarty!
Jayme | February 24, 2009 3:32 PM
Ok I'm not gonna lie I'm a BIG Hanson fan..and yes Taylor is my fav but I'm not sure how i feel about the song yet..its no Hanson but I think I like it!
Paige | February 24, 2009 12:19 PM
Umm...
Who gives a fuck about Taylor Hanson?
Brenda | February 24, 2009 9:12 AM
"Then someone will say what is lost can never be saved
despite all YOUR rage YOU'RE still just a rat in a cage..." Ironic...
Don't you have anything more interesting to say besides trying to bash Taylor Hanson when you have no idea what he has been up to this las 10 years as a musician?