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The Strokes

The Strokes are an American rock band from New York City, New York, United States, formed in 1998. The band rose to fame in the early 2000s as a leading group in garage rock/post-punk revival. The band consists of Julian Casablancas (lead vocals), Nick Valensi (lead guitar), Albert Hammond, Jr. (rhythm guitar), Nikolai Fraiture (bass guitar) and Fabrizio Moretti (drums and percussion). Upon the release of their debut album, Is This It, in 2001, the group was met with much critical acclaim, being hailed by some as the "saviors of rock and roll.

The Strokes On DIY

News: Reading 2011: The View: Pulp And The Strokes Were “Banging” (29th August 2011)

Live Reviews: Reading 2011: The Strokes, Main Stage (28th August 2011)

News: Leeds Festival 2011 Stage Times Revealed (22nd August 2011)

News: Reading 2011 Stage Times Revealed (22nd August 2011)

News: The Strokes In The Studio For Quick ‘Angles’ Follow Up? (27th April 2011)

News: The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys & Kings Of Leon For Roskilde (20th April 2011)

News: More For T In The Park (18th April 2011)

News: Open’er Festival Gets The Strokes & James Blake (18th April 2011)

News: The Strokes Added To T In The Park Bill (16th April 2011)

Videos: The Strokes - Call Me Back (30th March 2011)

News: The Strokes Plan April Start On ‘Angles’ Follow Up (25th March 2011)

Album Reviews: The Strokes - Angles (25th March 2011)

Live Reviews: SXSW: Japanther, Maps & Atlases, The Strokes & More (23rd March 2011)

News: Reading & Leeds Line Up Confirmed: Muse, The Strokes & My Chemical Romance - Tickets (21st March 2011)

News: The Strokes Working On A New Album? (16th March 2011)

News: The Strokes & More For Sweetlife Festival (15th March 2011)

News: Listen: The Strokes Stream New Album ‘Angles’ In Full (14th March 2011)

News: The Week That Was: 5th-11th March 2011 (11th March 2011)

News: Coldplay And The Strokes Join Oxegen Festival (9th March 2011)

Videos: The Strokes - Under Cover Of Darkness (2nd March 2011)

News: Listen: The Strokes’ ‘Angles’ (30 Second Clips) (28th February 2011)

News: Summer Sonic 2011 Line Up Announced (28th February 2011)

News: The Strokes: Behind The Scenes Of ‘Angles’ (24th February 2011)

News: The Strokes Confirmed For Free SXSW Show, Online Broadcast (22nd February 2011)

News: The Strokes To Release Second ‘Angles’ Track On March 1st (20th February 2011)

News: The Strokes Confirm They Want To Tour UK In July (18th February 2011)

News: The Strokes Play Madison Square Garden Before LCD Soundsystem Final Show (16th February 2011)

Features: Tracks: 11th February 2011 (11th February 2011)

News: The Strokes: Management Hint Band To Play SXSW (9th February 2011)

News: The Strokes’ New Single ‘Under Cover Of Darkness’ Available Free - Now! (8th February 2011)

News: Listen: The Strokes’ Comeback Single ‘Under Cover Of Darkness’ - Clip (5th February 2011)

News: Nick Valensi: The Strokes’ ‘Undertones Of Hostility’ Remain (27th January 2011)

News: The Strokes ‘Angles’ Tracklisting Revealed (25th January 2011)

News: The Strokes Reveal ‘Angles’, Promise Next Album Will Come Sooner (19th January 2011)

News: The Week That Was: 8th-14th January 2011 (14th January 2011)

News: Strokes Album Release Date, Single To Radio Next Month? (11th January 2011)

News: Is This The New Strokes Album Cover? (10th January 2011)

News: New Strokes Album: ‘Should Be Out In March’ (5th January 2011)

News: Casablancas: New Strokes Album Is Finished (17th November 2010)

News: The Week That Was: 4th - 10th September (10th September 2010)

News: The Strokes To Play Homecoming Show This Weekend (10th September 2010)

News: Strokes Album Pushed Back To March 2011 (6th July 2010)

Live Reviews: The Strokes, RockNess 2010 (19th June 2010)

Live Reviews: Isle Of Wight Festival 2010 (18th June 2010)

Features: 5 Bands To See At RockNess ‘10 (10th June 2010)

Competitions: Win Tickets To RockNess 2010 (2nd June 2010)

News: The Strokes To Play Lollapalooza (12th March 2010)

News: Strokes Apart: Nick Valensi Gets Extra-Curricular With Sia (12th February 2010)

News: The Strokes Work On Fourth Album (30th March 2009)

News: Strokes Drummer Reveals New Band’s Album (16th September 2008)

News: The Strokes’ Guitarist Goes Solo (4th August 2006)

News: The Strokes Announce Special Gig (29th June 2006)

News: Strokes Guitarist Guests On Spektor Album (19th April 2006)

News: The Strokes Play Ramones Tribute Show (18th April 2006)

The Strokes Forthcoming Gigs

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