The Strokes new album Reality Awaits is officially set for a June 26 release. The seventh studio LP from the New York icons lands via Cult Records/RCA Records, marking the band’s first full-length project since 2020’s Grammy-winning The New Abnormal . Alongside the announcement, the band has dropped “Going Shopping” — a driving, riff-heavy track that signals a sharp evolution in their signature sound. Listen to the single now on all streaming platforms. Reality Awaits Release Date & Recording Details The Reality Awaits release date is June 26. The album was recorded primarily in Costa Rica with legendary producer Rick Rubin, then finalized across multiple continents. According to the band, the recording process embraced spontaneity and analog warmth, a departure from the more polished textures of their recent work. This marks The Strokes’ most globally collaborative effort to date, with overd...
P-Pop trailblazers SB19 have officially ushered in a new chapter in their storied career with the release of their highly anticipated sophomore album, Wakas at Simula . Dropping today on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment, this 24-track release is more than just an album; it is a declaration. It serves as a closure of their formative era in music and the beginning of a new imperial phase. The new SB19 album, Wakas at Simula , chronicles the quintet’s path to self-discovery, identity building, and the cultivation of public trust—all fortified through years of experience and learning. As the group stated, “At the same time, this marks a new beginning. We hope to express ourselves more openly, explore deeper and more relatable themes, and move forward with clarity, care, and creative freedom, ready to face new challenges together.” A Cohesive Anthology of Growth Wakas at Simula stands as a...