The Strokes Announce First New Album in 6 Years, ‘Reality Awaits’

April 6, 2026 Ben Pagani

The Strokes have announced their first new album since 2020. Reality Awaits will be released this summer, according to an Instagram post from the band. The Strokes did not share an exact release date for what will be their seventh full-length record.

The band’s post, which is currently viral online, shows an old car with a never-heard-before guitar and bass riff playing in the background. “In the flesh, it’s even sexier,” reads the text in the post.

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The Strokes have announced a number of tour dates for 2026, and the band played in San Francisco over the weekend. However, no new songs were played. They play again in San Francisco Monday night. View a full list of upcoming tour dates below. Tickets are available here.

The Strokes 2026 Tour Dates:

Apr 6, 2026 – San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

Apr 11, 2026 – Indio, CA – Coachella Music and Arts Festival

Apr 18, 2026 – Indio, CA – Coachella Music and Arts Festival

Jun 12, 2026 – Manchester, TN – Bonnaroo

Jul 19, 2026 – Saint Paul, MN – Minnesota Yacht Club Festival

Aug 8, 2026 – San Francisco, CA – Outside Lands

Aug 14–16, 2026 – Tokyo + Osaka, Japan – Summer Sonic 2026

Aug 22, 2026 – Pasadena, CA – Just Like Heaven Festival

Sep 18, 2026 – Atlanta, GA – Shaky Knees Festival

Sep 20, 2026 – Asbury Park, NJ – Sea.Hear.Now Festival

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