Modern English have jokingly accused The Strokes of “completely” copying their 1982 hit ‘I Melt With You’ in ‘Bad Decisions’, a single from The Strokes’ 2020 album ‘The New Abnormal’. The comments came from bassist Michael Conroy and singer Robbie Grey in a social-media clip, though the accompanying message stressed that the bands still have affection for one another.

Songwriting credits for ‘Bad Decisions’ include Billy Idol and Tony James, reflecting its acknowledged connection to ‘Dancing With Myself’; Modern English are not credited. NME previously noted similarities to ‘I Melt With You’, while The Strokes are currently touring their seventh album, ‘Reality Awaits’, with UK and Ireland dates scheduled for October, including two London shows.