The Brief

The Strokes needed bold, flexible visual content to amplify their headlining performances across global festivals and tour stops — from Lollapalooza to South America to Europe.

The Challenge

Design a suite of animated visuals that felt raw, stylish, and true to The Strokes’ DNA — with enough modularity to support different songs, setlists, and lighting environments, all rendered for high-resolution LED surfaces.

The Solution

Working closely with Julian Casablancas and the band’s production team, I developed a custom library of animated loop packs and motion graphics. These visuals fused pop art, post-punk energy, and retro-futurist design — layered with gritty textures and glitchy overlays to match the band’s aesthetic.

We also built stylized 3D environments using Unreal Engine 5, enabling real-time flexibility and reactive programming during shows. The content was optimized for various LED surfaces, ensuring adaptability across stages and festivals.

The Impact

The visuals enhanced The Strokes’ live identity, giving each performance a distinct visual tone while preserving their core style. The modular system allowed the crew to mix and match in real-time, helping the show evolve from venue to venue while keeping audiences visually engaged.

The tour lasted from 2022 to 2023, reaching millions of fans across continents and cemented the band’s reputation for merging raw rock energy with visual art.