The Strokes' Reality Awaits: New Album & Comeback

0:00On April 6th, the Strokes just announced their new album Reality awaits dropping the summer. It's their first studio record since the new Abnormal back in 2020. After years of fans waiting, the New York Rockers are finally back in the game. They built the hype with a quick social media teaser showing a 1980 Nissan 300ZX and the line about it being even sexier up. Close, guitar chords kick in, then boom, the album reveal. This drops right before their Coachella sets and a warm-up gig in San Francisco tonight. Band members spent the gap chasing solo projects, but the buzz started building last year with subtle hints. Now with festival slots lined up like outside lands, just like heaven and Japan's summer sonic, the timing feels perfect for a full comeback. Producer Rick Rubin, who helmed the last one, jammed with them in Costa Rica around 2022. Guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. called those sessions magical and swore they got their best songs ahead. Fretman Julian Casablanca's admitted it was still far off back then, but progress has been steady.

1:05As they hit these stages, reality awaits lines up to keep the momentum rolling from their classic sound and to fresh territory. These indie vets from NYC keep proving why they stay timeless. From the world of music, powered by AI, this is Music News Today.