The Strokes
The band that rebooted New York rock, with a deep catalog of deadpan cool, still untouchable live when the engine catches.
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About The Strokes
The Strokes is an indie rock band from New York, NY, formed in 1998.
Julian Casablancas, Nick Valensi and Fabrizio Moretti started playing together as teenagers at Manhattan's Dwight School, later adding childhood friend Nikolai Fraiture on bass. Albert Hammond Jr., who had known Casablancas from a boarding school in Switzerland, joined last in 1998, and the five played their first show as the Strokes in 1999 at a venue called the Spiral.
An early EP, 'The Modern Age', set off a bidding war among labels in 2001, and the band signed to RCA. Their debut album 'Is This It' followed that summer, before 'Room on Fire' (2003) and 'First Impressions of Earth' (2005) kept up the pace, both selling well even as critics measured them against the first record.
A five-year hiatus preceded 'Angles' (2011) and 'Comedown Machine' (2013), met with steadier reviews but smaller sales; the band then went quiet for years, its members mostly visible through solo work. 'The New Abnormal', produced by Rick Rubin and released in 2020, reversed that drift and won Best Rock Album at the Grammys, and a seventh album, Reality Awaits, followed in 2026.
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Questions about The Strokes
What festivals is The Strokes playing in 2026 and 2027?
The Strokes is booked at 5 festivals we cover: Corona Capital 2026, Primavera Sound Buenos Aires 2026, Primavera Sound São Paulo 2026, Innings Festival 2027, Kilby Block Party 2027.
Is The Strokes on tour?
Yes. The Strokes has 5 shows listed, from Abono Club Pass Corona Capital 2026 on Nov 20, 2026 to Sydney, Australia on Feb 20, 2027, plus 5 festivals on the page above.
Is The Strokes playing Corona Capital 2026?
Yes, The Strokes is on the Corona Capital 2026 lineup, November 20–22, 2026 at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico City, Mexico.
Is The Strokes playing Primavera Sound Buenos Aires 2026?
Yes, The Strokes is on the Primavera Sound Buenos Aires 2026 lineup, November 28–29, 2026 at Club Ciudad, Buenos Aires, Argentina. They play Sunday, November 29.
Is The Strokes playing Primavera Sound São Paulo 2026?
Yes, The Strokes is on the Primavera Sound São Paulo 2026 lineup, December 5–6, 2026 at Autódromo de Interlagos, São Paulo, Brazil. They play Saturday, December 5.
Is The Strokes playing Innings Festival 2027?
Yes, The Strokes is on the Innings Festival 2027 lineup, February 26–28, 2027 at Tempe Beach Park & Arts Park, Tempe, AZ. They play Saturday, February 27.
Is The Strokes playing Kilby Block Party 2027?
Yes, The Strokes is on the Kilby Block Party 2027 lineup, May 14–16, 2027 at Utah State Fairpark, Salt Lake City, UT. They play Saturday, May 15.
Where is The Strokes from?
The Strokes is from New York, NY.
Who is in The Strokes?
The Strokes is Julian Casablancas (lead vocals), Nikolai Fraiture (bass), Albert Hammond, Jr. (guitar, keyboards), Fabrizio Moretti (drums) and Nick Valensi (guitar, keyboards).
When did The Strokes form?
The Strokes formed in New York in 1998.
What was The Strokes's first album?
The Strokes's first album was Is This It (2001). The latest is Reality Awaits (2026).
What kind of music does The Strokes play?
The Strokes plays indie rock.
What festivals has The Strokes played before?
The Strokes has played Shaky Knees 2026, Sea.Hear.Now 2026, Outside Lands 2026, Bonnaroo 2026, Coachella 2026.