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The Strokes Announce New Album, 'Reality Awaits,' for 2026

4/9/2026

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Summary

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The Strokes, the rock band, will release their seventh album, Reality Awaits, on June 26, 2026, via Cult Records/RCA.
The lead single, Going Shopping, is available now and features Julian Casablancas' vocals.
The album was recorded in Costa Rica with producer Rick Rubin, described as incredible.
The band sent cassette tapes of the single to 100 listeners before release.
The full tracklist includes 'Psycho Shit' and 'Falling Out of Love'.

History

Historical Context

The punk rock movement gained momentum in 1977 with the Sex Pistols' "Never Mind the Bollocks," influencing bands like The Clash and Ramones. The Strokes, formed in 1998, revitalized this spirit with their 2001 debut album, "Is This It," which sold over two million copies worldwide and inspired a new wave of alternative rock, reshaping music distribution in the digital age.

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Story summary

The Strokes, the rock band, will release their seventh album, Reality Awaits, on June 26, 2026, via Cult Records/RCA.
The lead single, Going Shopping, is available now and features Julian Casablancas' vocals.
The album was recorded in Costa Rica with producer Rick Rubin, described as incredible.
The band sent cassette tapes of the single to 100 listeners before release.
The full tracklist includes 'Psycho Shit' and 'Falling Out of Love'.

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