Julian Casablancas favorite philosopher, whose work, Casablancas claims, held truth as an important standard value. He recognizes Paul Robeson as someone who used his musical platform to help further his serious political intrigue and as someone who, therefore, serves as a role model for politically engaged musicians. Casablancas has been a guest on the Russian sponsored program "Redacted Tonight", as well as included its host, Lee Camp, as an opener for a Voidz show in Houston, Texas in October 2018. Casablancas, along with the Strokes, provided vocals on a cover of Marvin Gaye's "Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)" with Joshua Homme on
Honey Tongue (US band) Honey Tongue (US band) Honey Tongue is a Seattle-area, alternative rock band formed in 1999. While both signed to an independent label and touring nationally, Honey Tongue is still largely unknown to audiences outside of the Pacific Northwest. Their most commonly recognized song is the Columbine massacre-inspired single, "Senator", from their 2004 EP entitled "I Wanna Go." Lead singer, Jen Ayers, is also a member of the all-female Aerosmith tribute band, "Dream On". The band had two songs featured in Rob Lundsgaard’s psychological thriller "The Stranger" As of February 2011, no tour dates are listed on the band's website .