The Strokes Announce Reality Awaits Album for June 26
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- The Strokes posted a retro teaser video featuring a 1980s Nissan 300ZX and the tagline “In the Flesh, it’s Even Sexier,” confirming the album title Reality Awaits.
- The Strokes announced the album will be released on June 26, their first full‑length record since 2020’s Grammy‑winning The New Abnormal.
- Julian Casablancas and his band The Voidz released the album Like All Before You in 2024, preceding the Strokes’ upcoming release.
- The Strokes will perform at Coachella this weekend and are slated to headline Bonnaroo and Outside Lands later in the summer.
- Reality Awaits tracklist includes nine songs, such as “Psycho Shit,” “Dine N’Dash,” and “The Fruits of Conquest,” as shared on Instagram.
Why it matters: Fans receive fresh material and a full album to add to their playlists, while the Strokes’ summer festival slots at Coachella, Bonnaroo and Outside Lands give organizers a marquee headliner that can boost ticket sales, media buzz, and reinforce the band's relevance after a four‑year hiatus.
