The Strokes make a return to Saturday Night Live, performing “Lonely in the Future” and “Going Shopping” during the show’s Nov. 7 appearance. Walton Goggins joins the band during the performance, while at least one band member, Nick Valensi, is not listed among those taking part.
Multiple outlets note this appearance brings the group into an SNL “five-timers” milestone, with NME specifying it is their fifth time on the program. NME also adds that the episode is hosted by comedian Druski, providing extra context about the broadcast. Rolling Stone connects the two songs to the band’s latest album, Reality Awaits.
Across coverage, the common thread is the on-stage surprise involvement of Goggins and the spotlight on the two specific tracks. Outlet emphasis varies slightly—some foreground the guest appearance, while others focus more on the band’s SNL track record or the songs’ album context.
