Published by New Jersey Stage
originally published: 07/26/2026
The Strokes in Costa Rica, photo by Johann Rashid
(NEW YORK, NY) -- The Strokes have unveiled their long-awaited new album, Reality Awaits - their first in six years - on July 24, 2026, via Cult Records/RCA Records. The LP features singles that have quickly become fan favorites: "Going Shopping" and "Falling out of Love." Reality Awaits awaits.
The album was recorded in Costa Rica with the legendary producer Rick Rubin, who the band worked with on 2020’s acclaimed The New Abnormal. Following these first sessions, the band and Rubin continued meet around the globe to finish the album, wherever inspiration struck.
While in the studio in Costa Rica, The Strokes invited director Johann Rashid to capture the magic and create a short film. In Transit: Part II debuted yesterday, offering a glimpse into the sessions and the creative process behind the album. Part II serves as a sequel to the group’s 2004 In Transit documentary.
The project comes ahead of touring throughout the year, including a massive hometown show at New York’s Flushing Meadows Corona Park—the band’s first New York headline in years—with support from Beach House, TV on the Radio and Fcukers. Further dates include two nights at London’s O2, Paris’ Accor Arena, Amsterdam’s Ziggo Dome, Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena and many more.
The Strokes recently shared the music video for “Going Shopping”—paying homage to Paul Simon’s classic video for “You Can Call Me Al,” with Walton Goggins in Chevy Chase’s iconic role. Goggins was on location for a feature film in the Canary Islands but told the band on a call, “let's go shopping!”
In late May, Julian Casablancas and friends traveled to Tenerife—a Spanish island off the coast of Morocco—to meet up with Walton Goggins on location to shoot.
REALITY AWAITS TRACK LIST
1. Psycho Shit
2. Dine N’Dash
3. Lonely in the Future
4. Falling out of Love
5. Going to Babble On
6. Going Shopping
7. Liar’s Remorse
8. The Fruits of Conquest
9. Tyrants of the Mellow Moon
In May, The Strokes debuted “Falling out of Love” on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, playing one of the show’s final music performances.
The Strokes are a band from New York City. Since their 2001 debut, their beloved discography has defined the sound of a generation.
UPCOMING TOUR DATES
August 8—San Francisco, CA—Outside Lands Music Festival [SOLD OUT]
August 14—Tokyo, JP—Summer Sonic
August 15—Osaka, JP—Summer Sonic
August 22—Pasadena, CA—Just Like Heaven
August 25—Bend, OR—Hayden Homes Amphitheater||
August 27—Vancouver, BC—Rogers Arena#
August 28—Seattle, WA—Climate Pledge Arena||
September 12—Tampa, FL—Benchmark International Arena¦
September 13—Hollywood, FL—Hard Rock Live¦ [SOLD OUT]
September 17—Charlotte, NC—Truliant Amphitheater¦
September 18—Atlanta, GA—Shaky Knees Music Festival
September 20—Asbury Park, NJ—Sea.Hear.Now Festival
October 2—Queens, NY—Flushing Meadows Corona Parkˆ
October 6—London, U.K.—The O2§ [SOLD OUT]
October 7—London, U.K.—The O2§ [SOLD OUT]
October 11—Amsterdam, NL—Ziggo Dome§ [SOLD OUT]
October 13—Dusseldorf, DE—PSD Bank Dome§ [SOLD OUT]
October 15—Berlin, DE—Uber Arena§ [SOLD OUT]
October 17—Bologna, IT—Unipol Arena§ [SOLD OUT]
October 20—Barcelona, ES—Palau Sant Jordi§ [SOLD OUT]
October 22—Paris, FR—Accor Arena§ [SOLD OUT]
October 25—Newcastle, U.K.—Utilita Arena§ [SOLD OUT]
October 26—Manchester, U.K.—Co-op Live§ [SOLD OUT]
October 28—Dublin, IE—3Arena§ [SOLD OUT]
November 20—Lima, PE—Estadio Universidad San Marcos»
November 22—Mexico City, MX—Corona Capital
November 24—Quito, EC—Estadio Olimpico Atahualpa
November 27—Santiago, CL—Primavera Sound Fauna
November 29—Buenos Aires, AR—Primavera Sound Buenos Aires
December 2—Bogotá, CO—Coliseo Medplus±
December 5—São Paulo, BR—Primavera Sound São Paulo
||with The Garden and ÖLÜM
#with The Garden
¦with Geordie Greep and Promiseland
ˆwith Beach House, TV on the Radio, and Fcukers
§with Fat White Family and Alex Cameron
»with Future Islands
±with Courtney Barnett
EVENT PREVIEWS
Essex County Summer Players Orchestra present "Made in America" on August 2nd
(LIVINGSTON, NJ) -- As local residents and friends stroll, bike or jog around the Livingston Oval on Tuesday evenings this July, musicians from several community orchestras are gathering in the township's high school band room to celebrate works "Made in America."
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Jeffrey Gaines on July 26th
(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Jeffrey Gaines on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 7:30pm. Gaines has been heralded for his soul-searching lyrics and his powerful live performances. With only his voice and a guitar for accompaniment, Gaines has earned a reputation as a captivating performer, entertaining his audiences worldwide.
Bergen County's "Music At The Barn" Series presents The Matt Chertkoff Trio and Houston Person on Sunday
(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, III and the Board of Commissioners invite the public to attend a free music concert featuring The Matt Chertkoff Trio and Houston Person on Sunday, July 26 from 4:00pm– 6:30pm at the Wortendyke Barn Museum, a County Historic Site (13 Pascack Rd in Park Ridge, NJ). This is the first concert in the 2026 music series.
MPAC presents Hindley Street Country Club on Wednesday
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- YouTube sensations Hindley Street Country Club (The HSCC) are making their Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) debut on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 7:30pm. Founded in 2017 by arranger / producer Constantine Delo, the band started as a group of Australian musicians, recording re-arranged covers of 70s and 80s hits and uploading them to Facebook and YouTube weekly.
State Theatre New Jersey presents Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass & Other Delights on July 30th
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass & Other Delights on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 7:30pm. This special concert features Herb Alpert, along with his six great musicians, Bill Cantos (piano & marimba), Kerry Marx (guitar), Ryan Dragon (trombone), Kris Bergh (trumpet), Ray Brinker (Drums), and Hussain Jiffry (bass), playing all the favorite TJB hit songs.
NJPAC presents Jazz Icon Herbie Hancock on July 31st
(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) announces the return of the legendary Herbie Hancock for a one-night-only performance on Friday, July 31, 2026 at 8:00pm. This concert promises to be an unforgettable evening, showcasing the incomparable artistry of one of the most influential musicians of our time.
The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Bees Deluxe and Eclipse on July 31st
(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Boston-based British/American modern blues powerhouse Bees Deluxe are buzzing back into Tuckerton with their electrifying live show, landing at The Lizzie Rose Music Room on Friday, July 31, 2026 at 8:00pm. Fresh off advancing to the semi-finals this year at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis.
Rising Sun Presents: A Funky Reggae Party on August 1st
(KING OF PRUSSIA, PA) -- Rising Sun Presents will celebrate summer with A Funky Reggae Party in Heuser Park on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The evening will feature performances from legendary acts Steel Pulse, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe playing Jimmy Cliff, and The Original Wailers ft. Al Anderson. The lineup also includes The Philly Reggae Allstars ft. members of Wareika Hill. Tabernacle & more, along with DJ sets from Solomonic Sound System (Rob Paine) and Traveler Sounds.
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center presents John Violinist on August 1st
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- John Violinist will perform at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) on Saturday, August 1, 2026 7:30pm. John is an international violinist and performer who has fused the sound of classical music with the sound of today's popular music.
The Stone Pony presents John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band on August 1st
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band return to The Stone Pony on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The band has been delivering their patented good time rock 'n' roll for more then 50 years now. This is an all ages show; doors are at 6:30pm.
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