The Strokes
The Story Behind the Story of New York City's Last Great Rock Scene
Author Lizzy Goodman shares the stories of The Strokes, DFA Records, and Interpol that went into making her new book ‘Meet Me in the Bathroom.’
According to a New Book, It Seems Like The Strokes Were Dragged Down by Drugs, Success, and, Uh, Ryan Adams?
At least, that's the scoop from a new book about rock and roll in the early 2000s.
Karen O Is Indie Rock's Beating Heart
The singer of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs is one of the most influential women in indie rock, so why hasn't she been recognized for it yet?
Julian Casablancas Embraces New Wave on Exhibition’s New Track “No One There”
The Strokes frontman is releasing Hammarsing Kharhmar’s new EP, 'Last Dance,' on his Cult Records imprint.
Indie Rock Isn’t Dead
As the genre's previous generation makes a final push, new and more diverse artists are pushing it forward.
How 'Dark Souls II' Reflects Our Historical and Political Anxieties
In Dark Souls, as in history, "the end has no end."
New Skin: The Strokes' Nick Valensi Is Stepping into the Spotlight as CRX
Fifteen years after our first interview, Valensi's dropping his Josh Homme-produced debut solo LP.
The Growlers Would Like You to Be a Safe Goth
Now in its fifth year, The Growlers' festival, Beach Goth, is freakier than ever, featuring the likes of Gucci Mane, Patti Smith, Bon Iver, and more.
In Transit: An Appreciation of Albert Hammond Jr.'s 'Yours to Keep'
Ten years ago, The Strokes guitarist struck out on his own with a soft but dark debut.
We Reimagined the Logos of Your Favorite Bands
More than ever, success in the music biz requires a savvy sense of branding, so we tweaked some band logos to be more suited for the era at hand.
Behind the Lens Exclusive: On Set with The Strokes for "Threat of Joy"
We talked to director Warren Fu—who's worked with Daft Punk, Snoop, Weezer, and more—about his creative partnership with The Strokes and a bunch of other stuff.
PREMIERE: Watch The Strokes' Perfectly Bizarre Video for "Threat of Joy"
It's been five years since The Strokes got together to make a music video and now they're back with a new EP too: the excellent 'Future Present Past.'