The Strokes announce their seventh studio album, Reality Awaits, set for release on June 26th. As the first preview, the band has premiered the single ‘Going Shopping,’ now available on all platforms.
Recorded in Costa Rica with producer Rick Rubin and finalized in various parts of the world, the new album marks the group's first new material since The New Abnormal (2020). Coinciding with the announcement, The Strokes return to the stage with a busy international festival schedule, including Coachella, as well as dates at Bonnaroo, Outside Lands, and Summer Sonic 2026 in Japan.
Formed in New York, The Strokes are one of the most influential bands in contemporary rock. Since their debut in 2001, their discography has shaped the sound of an entire generation, solidifying their status as global icons and maintaining, album after album, a recognizable and relevant artistic identity.
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