The Strokes

The Strokes are an American rock band formed in New York City in 1998, associated with the garage rock revival and indie rock scenes. Their concise, guitar-driven songs, terse vocal delivery and lo-fi production characterised their early work and catalysed renewed attention to the early-2000s New York rock scene while influencing a wave of contemporary indie rock bands.

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The Strokes

The Strokes Announce Nick Valensi's Tour Absence

The StrokesYesterday 17:25

Nick Valensi will miss several upcoming tour dates, as confirmed by the band on Instagram, following his absence from a recent performance on Colbert.

Falling Out Of Love

The Strokes Debut 'Falling Out of Love' Live

The Strokes·Falling Out Of LoveYesterday 14:07

The band performed their new single on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, marking the first live rendition ahead of their seventh album 'Reality Awaits' set for release on June 26.

New Release·NME·Consequence
Reality Awaits

The Strokes Announce New Album and World Tour

The Strokes·Reality AwaitsYesterday 13:48

The seventh studio album, 'Reality Awaits,' will release on June 26, with a world tour kicking off at Bonnaroo on June 2, while rhythm guitarist Nick Valensi takes a temporary hiatus, replaced by Longwave's Steve Schiltz.

New Release·NME·Stereogum

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