American rock band from New York City, formed in 1998, core members: Casablancas, Valensi, Hammond Jr., Fraiture, Moretti.
The Strokes have released Reality Awaits, blending their classic minimalist sound with Casablancas' experimental edge. The album features new textures and lively live performances, while Casablancas balances Voidz hauteur with Strokes pop. The band is touring this summer, including Sea.Hear.Now and a New York date.
Ariana Grande has released her eighth album, Petal, and opened the Eternal Sunshine tour in London, delivering pared-back, darker songs and stripped live moments. Reviews have praised her vocal control and new material while noting production choices that bury her trademark power and that the tour feels like a possible farewell to a high-profile era.
A roundup of continuing festival talk across Scotland and the UK. Belladrum in the Highlands has named Fatboy Slim, James and Amy Macdonald as headliners for 2027, with Reading/Leeds, Glastonbury, Download and TRNSMT still shaping up. Primavera Sound 2027 and TRNSMT remain unresolved as organisers weigh acts and schedules.