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...