The Strokes mark 25 years since debut album “Is This It” and unveil new record “Reality Awaits”

New York rock band The Strokes is celebrating the 25th anniversary of their landmark debut album Is This It. The milestone coincides with the release of their new album, Reality Awaits, which the group will promote with a performance at the Coachella Festival in April 2026.

The debut record, released in 2001, was widely credited with defining early‑2000s guitar‑rock and influencing a generation of musicians. The anniversary highlights the band’s longevity while the new material tests whether they can extend their relevance beyond the original classic.

Fans and critics alike will be watching to see if Reality Awaits lives up to the legacy of Is This It, as the band continues its career into a fourth decade.