Charli XCX joined The Strokes for an unannounced performance at San Francisco's Outside Lands festival, where the two artists performed a track from the band's 2001 debut album with shared vocals. The guest appearance carried particular significance given that both musicians had released new records on the same date in July, with Charli's album achieving substantially higher sales figures—a fact frontman Julian Casablancas playfully highlighted during the show whilst introducing her as a 'superstar' and 'the queen of album sales'.

The collaboration extended an existing professional relationship between the two acts, who had previously worked together on a remix in 2024. Casablancas praised Charli's approach to managing sudden widespread recognition and celebrity, describing her as self-aware and humble despite the significant cultural attention her recent work has generated. Both artists have expressed admiration for each other's artistry, with Charli referencing The Strokes' ability to capture the energy of New York's downtown scene.