The Strokes New Album ‘Reality Awaits’ Drops June 26 – First Single “Going Shopping” Out Now

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 overdubs and mixing completed in New York, Los Angeles, and London.

The Strokes Coachella 2026 & Summer Festival Run

Fans eager to hear the new album live won’t wait long. The Strokes Coachella 2026 appearances take place this weekend and next, making the festival the first opportunity to experience Reality Awaits material in a live setting.

The band’s summer itinerary also includes headlining slots at:

Bonnaroo (Manchester, TN)
Outside Lands (San Francisco, CA)
Summer Sonic 2026 (Tokyo & Osaka, Japan)

Additional international dates are expected to be announced shortly.

A Band That Defined a Generation

Since their 2001 debut Is This It, The Strokes have remained one of rock’s most influential forces. Their beloved discography — from Room on Fire to The New Abnormal — has consistently pushed boundaries while maintaining a raw, unmistakably New York energy. With the Strokes new album Reality Awaits, the band appears poised to reaffirm that legacy while exploring fresh sonic terrain.

Pre-orders for Reality Awaits go live May 1 via Cult Records. “Going Shopping” is available now.

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