After six years, The Strokes have announced a new album, Reality Awaits.
On the heels of two shows in San Francisco and ahead of their set at Coachella, the group has announced the follow-up to The New Abnormal, which comes out this Summer via RCA, as they have announced in a teaser video. Watch below:
— The Strokes (@thestrokes) April 6, 2026
The band recently appeared to be teasing new music after they shared a link to a Laylo page featuring four horses pulling a cassette tape, where fans could sign-up with their phone number.

If you signed up, you'd receive a text message saying they'll "try to share something soon" and to send your mailing address to a phone number.
Recently, many users on Reddit reported that they got a text about a FedEx package shipping this week. This led them to think it's whatever surprise they have in store for fans, which now makes more sense after the official album announcement.
Check the insta story. Its time 😍
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