What Is Julian Casablancas' Net Worth?
Julian Casablancas is an American singer and songwriter with a net worth of $13 million. He is best known as the lead vocalist and primary songwriter of the influential indie rock band the Strokes. The band's debut album, Is This It (2001), was a critical and commercial success, reviving garage rock and inspiring a new generation of musicians. Casablancas' distinctive vocals and songwriting style were vital to the band's success. The Strokes released several more well-received albums, including Room on Fire (2003), First Impressions of Earth (2006), Angles (2011), and Comedown Machine (2013).
Outside the Strokes, Casablancas has pursued solo projects and collaborations. He released a solo album, Phrazes for the Young, in 2009 and formed the alternative rock band the Voidz in 2013. The Voidz have released two albums: Tyranny (2014) and Virtue (2018).
Early Life
Julian Fernando Casablancas was born on August 23, 1978, in New York City. He is of American and Danish descent. His father, John Casablancas, founded Elite Model Agency Group, and his mother, Jeanette Christiansen, is a model and former Miss Denmark. After his parents' divorce, he was raised by his mother and her second husband, painter Sam Adoquei, who introduced him to the Doors, shaping his early musical taste differently from mainstream artists like Phil Collins. At Swiss boarding school Institut Le Rosey, Julian met future bandmate guitarist Albert Hammond, Jr., and at New York's Lycee Français, he met Fabrizio Moretti and Nick Valensi. He did not finish high school but earned a GED and continued music classes at Five Towns College.
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The Strokes
Julian started playing with Hammond, Moretti, Valensi, and bassist Nikolai Fraiture in 1998, forming the Strokes in 1999. Their debut album Is This It (2001) was a significant success, placing them on the rock map. They followed with Room on Fire (2003) and First Impressions of Earth (2006), solidifying their status. However, later albums did not receive as much critical or commercial acclaim.
After a five-year break, the band returned with their fourth album, Angles (2011), and headlined festivals like Coachella and Lollapalooza. In 2013, they released Comedown Machine and an EP, Future Present Past, in 2016 through Julian's label, Cult Records. The Strokes embarked on a global comeback, culminating in the release of The New Abnormal in April 2020, winning their first Grammy Award for Best Rock Album.
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The Voidz
Julian formed the Voidz in 2013. The lineup includes Jeramy 'Beardo' Gritter, Amir Yaghmai, Jacob 'Jake' Bercovici, Alex Carapetis, and Jeff Kite. They released their debut album Tyranny in September 2014, followed by a U.S. and UK tour. Their second album, Virtue, featuring the track 'Pyramid of Bones,' was released on March 30, 2018.
Solo Career
During his time with the Strokes, Julian pursued a solo career, releasing Phrazes for the Young in November 2009, collaborating with producer Jason Lader and Mike Mogim of Bright Eyes. Influenced by new wave and electronica, Julian utilized synthesizers heavily. He made his live solo debut at a private party for Opening Ceremony in Tokyo, Japan. Following an endorsement deal with Azzaro's men's fragrance Decibel db, he composed 'I Like the Night' for a television commercial in France. Between May 2016 and February 2017, Julian curated a monthly music show called 'Culture Void' on Sirius XMU.
Collaborations
Julian Casablancas has worked with notable artists, contributing to Queens of the Stone Age's 'Sick, Sick, Sick' (2007), collaborating with Santigold and Pharrell on 'My Drive Thru' (2008), and recording with the Lonely Island, Danger Mouse, and Sparklehorse. He contributed to a Buddy Holly tribute album in 2011 and worked with Daft Punk on their Grammy-winning album Random Access Memories (2013).
Personal Life
Julian married Juliet Joslin in 2015, with whom he had two sons, Cal and Zephyr. The couple divorced in 2019. Julian has been sober since 2009 and currently resides in Los Angeles.
