Reality Awaits
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| Released | July 24, 2026 | |||
| Length | 41:02 | |||
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| Producer | Rick Rubin | |||
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Reality Awaits is the upcoming seventh studio album by American rock band the Strokes. It will be the band's first release since 2020's The New Abnormal. It is scheduled for release on July 24, 2026.
Background and recording
[edit]In a 2022 appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, producer Rick Rubin stated that he had been recording a new album with the Strokes in Costa Rica.[1]
Packaging
[edit]The cover art for Reality Awaits, created by Johann Rashid, is based on the 1989 photograph (Untitled) Cowboy by Richard Prince.[2]
Release and marketing
[edit]On April 6, 2026, the Strokes announced Reality Awaits via Instagram, with a teaser video displaying a 1980s Nissan 300ZX with text reading "In the flesh, it’s even sexier", followed by the album's title and release date announced for June 26.[3] On the same day, the band distributed cassette tapes containing the new song "Going Shopping" to 100 fans who had provided their mailing address to their promotional SMS service the previous week.[4][5] They also debuted the song live at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium.[6] The following day, they revealed the album's cover art and released the track onto streaming platforms as the album's lead single.[2] On May 13, the band released the second single "Falling out of Love" on streaming platforms.[7] On June 11, the band announced that the release date was delayed to July 24.[8]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Psycho Shit" | 3:52 |
| 2. | "Dine N'Dash" | 5:02 |
| 3. | "Lonely in the Future" | 3:12 |
| 4. | "Falling out of Love" | 6:21 |
| 5. | "Going to Babble On" | 4:06 |
| 6. | "Going Shopping" | 4:21 |
| 7. | "Liar's Remorse" | 4:40 |
| 8. | "The Fruits of Conquest" | 5:16 |
| 9. | "Tyrants of the Mellow Moon" | 4:12 |
| Total length: | 41:02 | |
References
[edit]- ^ Robinson, Ellie (October 13, 2022). "The Strokes have started recording seventh album with Rick Rubin". NME. Archived from the original on February 6, 2026. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
- ^ a b Trendell, Andrew (April 7, 2026). "The Strokes officially release 'Going Shopping' and announce release date of new album 'Reality Awaits'". NME. Archived from the original on April 8, 2026. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ^ Green, Walden (April 6, 2026). "The Strokes Announce New Album Reality Awaits". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on April 6, 2026. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
- ^ Chelosky, Danielle (April 7, 2026). "The Strokes Share New Song 'Going Shopping' Via Cassette Mailed To Fans". Stereogum. Archived from the original on April 7, 2026. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
- ^ Stockton, Nick (April 7, 2026). "The Strokes Surprise Fans with New Single—By Mailing Them a Cassette". Vice. Archived from the original on April 8, 2026. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
- ^ DeVille, Chris (April 7, 2026). "The Strokes Give New Song 'Going Shopping' Its Live Debut In San Francisco". Stereogum. Archived from the original on April 8, 2026. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
- ^ Green, Walden (May 13, 2026). "Listen to the Strokes' New Song "Falling Out of Love". Pitchfork.
- ^ Dunworth, Liberty (June 11, 2026). "The Strokes delay new album 'Reality Awaits' and announce huge homecoming New York show with Beach House and Fcukers". NME.