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Performance Was to Feature IDLES and Hinds
Dec 24, 2021
By Joey Arnone
The Strokes have canceled their New Year’s Eve concert at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, which was set to feature IDLES and Hinds as supporting acts. In an Instagram post, the band states: “We were so excited to be performing for everyone in Brooklyn this New Year’s Eve, but the Omicron variant has thwarted our plans. All tickets will be honored for the rescheduled date and details regarding refunds will be offered when the new date is announced.” More
New Episodes Every Wednesday
Nov 03, 2021
By Laura Studarus
Welcome to Why Not Both Wednesdays. Every week, in partnership with Why Not Both podcast, we’ll be presenting new podcast episodes that explore how multiple passions inform the inspiring lives of musicians, writers, actors, and creatives. For our first in person interview since early 2020, we invited Albert Hammond Jr. of The Strokes over to hang out and drink wine selzer. More
Issue 68 Out Now and Also Includes Julien Baker, Wolf Alice, Tegan and Sara, Arlo Parks, Fleet Foxes, Jessie Ware, Shamir, Lucy Dacus, Valerie June, David Byrne, Julian Casablancas, and Much More
Apr 21, 2021
By Mark Redfern
Under the Radar is excited to announce the full details of our new print issue, which is out now nationwide (on newsstands, in such stores as Barnes & Noble and Books-A-Million, and elsewhere) and available to buy directly from us here. The issue features Japanese Breakfast and HAIM on the two covers and is another edition of The Protest Issue, which examines the intersection of music and politics and features musicians photographed with protest signs of their own making. More
This is the Second Installment of Casablancas’ New Interview Series
Nov 03, 2020
By Joey Arnone
Julian Casablancas, frontman of bands The Strokes and The Voidz, has teamed up with Rolling Stone to launch a new interview series entitled SOS - Earth is a Mess. For the second installment he interviewed entrepreneur, philanthropist, and former presidential candidate Andrew Yang, who appeared as a hologram speaking to Casablancas. More
The New Abnormal Out Now via Cult/RCA
Apr 10, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
The Strokes have released a new album, The New Abnormal, today via Cult/RCA. It’s their first new album in seven years and now that it’s out you can stream the whole thing here. You can also read our review of it. More
The New Abnormal Due Out This Friday via Cult/RCA
Apr 06, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
The Strokes are releasing a new album, The New Abnormal, this Friday via Cult/RCA. Now they have shared another song from it, “Brooklyn Bridge to Chorus.” More
Apr 01, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Sexy is subjective. What someone finds sexy can depend on their gender, sexual orientation, and personal tastes. And yet we have tried incredibly hard, and I mean really, really hard, to come up with the undisputed sexiest album covers of all time. Here are the 18 sexiest. More
The New Abnormal Due Out April 10 via Cult/RCA
Feb 18, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
The Strokes are releasing a new album, The New Abnormal, on April 10 via Cult/RCA. Now they have shared another song from it, “Bad Decisions,” via a video for the track that features The Strokes as clones who are being sold in a 1970s style TV commercial. More
Plus U.S. Girls, Moaning, Anna Burch, Alex Lahey, Caroline Rose, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Feb 14, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Welcome to the sixth Songs of the Week of 2020. It was a solid week for new tracks, but we managed to keep it reined in to our regular 10 tracks as opposed to last week’s supersized 13-song edition. And in a rarity for Songs of the Week, the same artist is #1 two weeks in a row! More
The New Abnormal Due Out April 10 via Cult/RCA; Animated Video Also Shared for “At the Door” and Watch the Full Sanders Concert
Feb 11, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
The Strokes have announced a new album, The New Abnormal, and shared its first single, “At the Door,” via a video for the track. They announced the album when they performed at a Bernie Sanders get out the vote concert rally in Durham, New Hampshire last night, on the eve of today’s New Hampshire primary (you can also watch the full video of the rally and performance). More
Monday, February 10 in Durham, NH
Jan 29, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
The Strokes have announced that they will be playing a Bernie Sanders get out the vote concert rally in Durham, New Hampshire on the eve of that state’s primary election. More
Plus Mitski, Blood Orange, U.S. Girls, Charli XCX, Soccer Mommy, and Others
Jan 07, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
Governors Ball has announced the lineup for their 2019 festival, which goes down in New York City’s Randall’s Island Park the weekend of May 31 to June 2. The line-up includes Florence + the Machine; The Strokes; Tyler, The Creator; Mitski; and more. More
Virtue Due Out March 30 via Cult Records/RCA
Mar 02, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
The Voidz (the project led by the frontman of The Strokes, formerly known as Julian Casablancas and the Voidz) are releasing their new album, Virtue, on March 30 via Cult Records/RCA. Now they have shared another song from the album, “All Wordz Are Made Up,” via a colorful and chaotic video directed by the band’s guitarist, who just goes by name Beardo. More
Pollinator Due Out May 5 via BMG, Also Features Sia, TV on the Radio’s Dave Sitek, and others
Feb 01, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
Blondie have announced a new album, Pollinator, and shared its first single “Fun.” Pollinator is due out May 5 via BMG. The album features a slew of special guests, including Blood Orange (aka Dev Hynes), Charli XCX, Johnny Marr, Sia, TV on the Radio’s Dave Sitek, Joan Jett, Laurie Anderson, The Strokes’ Nick Valensi, and others. More
Future Present Past EP Out June 3 via Cult
May 26, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
This morning The Strokes announced the Future Present Past EP and shared a song from it, “OBLIVIUS.” Then another song from the EP, opening track “Drag Queen,” was premiered by Zane Lowe on his Beats 1 radio show on Apple Music. Now the last original song from the EP, “Threat of Joy,” has premiered on Annie Mac’s BBC Radio 1 show. Listen below via Spotify. More
Future Present Past EP Out June 3 via Cult
May 26, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
This morning The Strokes announced the Future Present Past EP and shared a song from it, “OBLIVIUS.” Now another song from the EP, opening track “Drag Queen,” has been premiered by Zane Lowe on his Beats 1 radio show on Apple Music. More
Future Present Past EP Out June 3 via Cult
May 26, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
The Strokes have announced the Future Present Past EP and shared a song from it, “OBLIVIUS.” Frontman Julian Casablancas debuted the song this morning on his brand new monthly radio show for SiriusXM, Culture Void (today was its first episode). More
May 12, 2015
By Mike Hilleary
Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. has announced the upcoming release of his third solo album, Momentary Masters. More
Spoon: Inside Out Remixes EP out April 28
Apr 22, 2015
By Trevor Flynn
Ahead of Spoon‘s upcoming remix EP, Spoon: Inside Out Remixes, the band has shared an included take from The Strokes’ drummer Fabrizio Moretti. More
New Solo Album Tyranny Out On Sept. 23
Sep 08, 2014
By Mike Hilleary
With his new backing band The Voidz, Strokes’ frontman Julian Casablancas will release a brand new solo album titled Tyranny on Sept. 23. More
Home Movies' Greatest Hits
Mar 15, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
On March 26, The Strokes will release their newest album Comedown Machine. More
Comedown Machine comes out March 26
Feb 13, 2013
By Cody Ray Shafer
The Strokes have debuted the new single from their upcoming album Comedown Machine, called “All the Time.” Comedown Machine is the band’s fifth studio LP and second release after their five-year hiatus before 2011’sAngles. The album is due out March 26 on RCA. More
Share Lyric Poster for Single "One Way Trigger"
Jan 30, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
The Strokes have revealed that their upcoming fifth album will be titled Comedown Machine. More
Fifth Album Out This Year
Jan 25, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Here’s a little something to take you into the weekend: The Strokes have unveiled a brand new single called “One Way Trigger.” More
Seattle Station Announces New Song “All The Time”
Jan 17, 2013
By Laura Studarus
Here’s a rumor for your morning. Despite reports to the contrary, The Strokes have been working on new music. More
Play "That's the Way (I Like It)"
Sep 25, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Over the weekend during the Pop Montreal Arcade Fire‘s Win Butler organized his second annual “POP Vs. Jock” charity basketball game, where he and team of musical artists played a game of hoops against members of the McGill University Redmen and the Concordia University Stingers. More
“Just What I Needed” at Reading Festival
Aug 29, 2011
By Mi Tran
On Saturday at the Reading Festival in the U.K., Pulp‘s frontman, Jarvis Cocker, joined The Strokes onstage to cover The Cars’ song, “Just What I Needed.” More
Jul 08, 2011
By Laura Studarus
Today, The Strokes dropped a video for “Taken For a Fool,” a cut off newest album, Angles. We have the clip. More
Plus Death From Above 1979 and Trentemoller
Apr 19, 2011
By Raymond Flotat
On the final day of the 2011 Coachella Music and Arts Festival, the big guns were all stacked up together. Almost in perfect sequence on various stages, Death From Above 1979, Trentemoller, Duran Duran, Ratatat, The Strokes, PJ Harvey and Kanye West were an excellent finale to this year’s festival. More
Mar 31, 2011
By Mike Hilleary
Continuing their assault on late night television The Strokes performed “You’re So Right” on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, bringing with them a black and white palette for all the viewers at home. More
Mar 25, 2011
By Mike Hilleary
As if The Strokes weren’t saturating the music news cycle enough with their recently released album Angles, in a radio interview with XFM bassist Nikolai Fraiture said that the band is already planning on starting work on their fifth album as soon as next month. More
Mar 24, 2011
By Mike Hilleary
Following their recent live show at SXSW, The Strokes made their next high-profile stop last night on the set of Late Night with David Letterman More
Mar 14, 2011
By Mike Hilleary
Falling under the category of “things that inevitably happen when your much anticipated album is roughly a week away from release,” two new songs by The Strokes have leaked themselves on the interweb. More
Mar 07, 2011
By Mike Hilleary
Kick-starting what one can only assume to be the first in a number of televised, late night appearances, The Strokes performed on Saturday Night Live this past weekend. More
Mar 02, 2011
By Mike Hilleary
It seems as though the The Strokes just can stop giving up the goods. After providing NME.com yesterday with a stream of the song “You’re So Right” off their upcoming album Angles the New York band has unveiled the video a video for “Under Cover of Darkness.” More
Mar 01, 2011
By Mike Hilleary
NME.com has gotten its hands on a new track by The Strokes called “You’re So Right.” More
Feb 16, 2011
By Mike Hilleary
The Strokes have announced that they will be playing their first ever gig at New York’s Madison Square Garden on April 1 in support of their much anticipated fourth album, Angles. More
Feb 15, 2011
By Mike Hilleary
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival’s four-day entertainment extravaganza has unveiled its 2011 lineup. More
Feb 11, 2011
By Mike Hilleary
Having been absent for so long, The Strokes have become quite generous lately in regards to their forthcoming fourth album, Angles. More
First Single To Be Released For Free
Feb 08, 2011
By Mike Hilleary
The Strokes new single will available for free for a limited time starting tomorrow. More
First Album in 5 Years Due March 22
Jan 25, 2011
By Laura Studarus
On March 22, The Strokes return with Angles, their first album since 2006’s First Impressions of Earth. Today they released a tracklist. More
Suede, The Black Keys, Bright Eyes, Interpol, The National, PJ Harvey, and much more
Jan 19, 2011
By Mark Redfern
Coachella has announced its 2011 lineup. The three-day festival will take place in the California desert town of Indio April 15, 16, and 17. Kings of Leon headline Friday, Arcade Fire are the headliners on Saturday, and Sunday features the dual headliners of Kanye West and The Strokes. Suede, The Black Keys, Bright Eyes, PJ Harvey, Interpol, The National, and many more also confirmed to play.
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The Fall Release was Recorded with Jason Lader and Mike Mogis
Jul 14, 2009
By Michele Yamamoto
The Strokes’ frontman Julian Casablancas has announced the upcoming release of a solo album recorded over the last year. More
Reviews
Aug 26, 2014
By Stephen Humphries
Kudos to the FYF organizers for mobilizing like a Rapid Response Unit. In response to the problems of Day One, they’ve instituted changes overnight. The entrance lines are shorter and attendees were reportedly given free water by way of apology for the long wait on Saturday. The price of water has been cut from $3 to $2. And the balconies inside the Los Angeles Sports Arena have been opened up to accommodate those unable to access the indoor shows for lack of room. More
Mar 22, 2013
By Ryan E.C. Hamm
Fair or not, Is This It and Room on Fire, The Strokes’ one-two punch from the first few years of the ‘00s, loom heavy over all of their subsequent releases. And for good reason—those albums remain immensely listenable and enjoyable, the sheer pop prowess and technical chops belied by how casual they felt. More
Apr 20, 2011
By Mark Redfern
Day three of Coachella 2011 was already the weakest day in terms of the lineup, so this year’s festival ended with more of a whimper. There were highlights, including some ’80s New Wave legends, and some dancing Danes. And then there was Kanye West. More
Apr 18, 2011
By John Everhart
The Strokes found themselves in the right place at the right time circa post-9/11 New York City. Released in October 2001, the epochal Is This It (great with or without “New York City Cops” being excised in the domestic issue) sent up all the right influences—the dank “Waitin’ For the Man” decadence of The Velvets, the clean-yet-rocking Tom Verlaine-esque guitars, and the unhinged debauchery of Iggy & the Stooges. More