The Strokes to Play Madison Square Garden One Night Before LCD Soundsytem Finale
We already know about LCD Soundsystem’s farewell show at Madison Square Garden on April 2 and the ticket-scalping controversy that led to the band adding more shows. However, just one night before LCD says its goodbyes, The Strokes will take to the Garden stage as well, according to frontman Julian Casablancas’ Twitter.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe Strokes are Coming Back to Saturday Night Live
After five long years of waiting, Strokes fans are finally getting a new album. The band has already scheduled a few tour dates in support, and released a free single as well.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsDownload The Strokes' New Song, "Under Cover of Darkness"
It’s been five long years since The Strokes released their last record, First Impressions of Earth, and the New York rockers have finally made their return official with “Under Cover Of Darkness.” Their first single from their forthcoming album Angles sounds every bit like The Strokes of old. Hear the full song now at Consequence of Sound... read more
Found in: Blogs, Free MP3New Strokes Album Details All Set
The slow, trickling of details surround The Strokes’ forthcoming record continues. The long-anticipated new album, Angles, will be released in the U.S. on March 22 via RCA records and in the U.K. on March 21 via Rough Trade Records.... read more
Found in: Music, News13 Fantastic Band Websites
Music and all the art surrounding it remain bastions of nearly unrestricted creativity. Albums, posters, and in this case, website designs go in virtually any direction thanks to a large emphasis on personal expression. Designers and developers can create some amazing work when they don’t have a large corporation relentlessly reaffirming the position that everything should adhere to cautious standards—and basically, stay boring.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayNew Orleans Jazz Fest Announces 2011 Lineup
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival announced its 2011 lineup today. Headliners include contemporary artists like Arcade Fire, The Decemberists, Wilco, The Strokes and John Legend & The Roots as well as a host of music legends such as Allen Toussaint, Robert Plant, Willie Nelson, Bon Jovi and John Mellencamp. Kid Rock is also playing for some reason.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe Strokes Confirm New Album Release Date
Strokes fans have been waiting five long years for a new album since 2006’s First Impressions of Earth. Now, that wait’s end has an official date, as Strokes’ bassist Nikolai Fraiture confirmed rumors that the band’s forthcoming as-yet-untitled album will drop March 22.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe Strokes Announce First Tour Dates of 2011
In support of their upcoming album, The Strokes have announced the first five dates of what will presumably be their 2011 tour.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsJulian Casablancas Says the New Strokes Album is Finished
According to Strokes frontman Julian Casablanca’s tweet last night, the quintet has finished recording it upcoming album. This full-length would mark the group’s first new album in four years.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsACL Fest - Day One
Coco of The Ettes After parking about a mile from the park I made my usual stop at Green Mesquite for some good Texas BBQ. From there it's one crazy mile of restaurants, food carts, bottled water pushers, street musicians and vendors selling everything else from tobacco to tie-dye. When I hit the park entrance I hesitate. Surely it's a trick. There's sunshine. It's 82 degrees. The grass is green. And dry! Time to forget the monsoons, the mud, and the desert-like temperatures of the past. Time for music. Someplace between Oasis at their loosest and The Ramones at their... read more
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