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The Strokes wrapped up their weekend performances at Coachella on Saturday with a controversial video montage that seemed to promote propaganda supporting Iran’s oppressive government and the militant group Hamas.
Taking the festival’s main stage just before headliner Justin Bieber, the New York-based indie rock band ended their set with a politically charged display designed to provoke thought and discussion.
During their final number, “Oblivius,” a track from 2016, the screen behind the band showed a series of images featuring leaders they alleged were toppled by the CIA. Among these were visuals of the U.S. civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., accompanied by a caption stating, “US Govt found guilty of his murder in civil trial.”
The Strokes continued their message by criticizing the United States, claiming it had destroyed universities in Iran. They also displayed footage of a university in Gaza, labeled as the “last university in Gaza,” being destroyed by a missile.
For those interested, a clip of the performance is available to watch.
The set closeout on Saturday was not the only time The Strokes pushed their radical, left-wing politics on the Coachella audience.
Last week lead singer Julian Casablancas took aim at Jeff Bezos by wearing a t-shirt with a facsimile of the Amazon logo and the word “crime” emblazoned on it.
The “Last Night” singer also railed about the Trump administration’s plan to automatically enroll young men in the U.S. military draft once they hit 18 years of age.
“You guys excited about the draft?” he said from the stage. “Oh wait no, not the NFL draft, I’m talking about in six months, I think everyone’s going to have to register who’s eligible for the military. You guys excited?”
The band is set to release their new album, Reality Awaits, in June. It their first album in six years.
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