The Strokes’ Albert Hammond Jr. performing solo in New York (Photo: Paul Bachmann for Live4ever Media)
Bernie Sanders’ rally in Durham, New Hampshire last night delivered the news Strokes fans have been waiting for as the band confirmed their new album is to be released on April 10th.
Just as it was at their new year gig in Brooklyn, it was left to Julian Casablancas to directly give the audience the update, while like that night in New York a new song, this time Bad Decisions, was aired, and a video for another entitled At the Door was premiered. If the band’s social media is anything to go by, the follow-up 2013’s Comedown Machine is likely to be called The New Abnormal.
Meanwhile, The Strokes are already making live plans for the new record, and are due to start North American dates in Vancouver on March 5th.
UPDATE: The new album has been confirmed as The New Abnormal, out on April 10th. First single At The Door is streaming now:
Tour dates:
March
5 – Vancouver, BC, Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena
9 – Seattle, WA @ WaMu Theater
14 – Los Angeles, CA, The Forum
20 – Monterrey, MX, Tecate Pa’l Norte
27-29 – Buenos Aires, AR, Lollapalooza Argentina
27-29 – Santiago, CL, Lollapalooza Chile
April
3 – Sao Paulo, BR, Lollapalooza Brasil
May
1-2 – Miami, FL, III Points
3 – Atlanta, GA, Shaky Knees Festival
16 – Guadalajara, MX, Corona Capital
June
3 – Barcelona, ES, Primavera Sound
12 – Hilvarenbeek, NL, Best Kept Secret Festival
July
2 – Werchter, BE, Rock Werchter
9 – Oeiras, PT, NOS Alive Festival
