Review and setlist: The Strokes’ appeal isn’t ‘hard to explain’ even 20 years later

The indie rock band’s Tuesday night show at TD Garden marked its first Boston appearance in nearly two decades. The post ...
American Songwriter

Founding Member of The Strokes Says He’s Taking a “Temporary Break” From the Band

Celebrating the summer, The Strokes put the final touches on the Reality Awaits: The World Tour. Expected to travel to the UK, North America, and Europe, the group scheduled over three dozen shows ...
Ultimate Classic Rock

The Strokes’ Nick Valensi Taking ‘Temporary Break’ From the Band

When the Strokes return to the road next month, guitarist and co-founder Nick Valensi won’t be with the group. “Nick will be taking a temporary break from the scheduled tour, but we look forward to ...
Rolling Stone

The Strokes Guitarist Nick Valensi Taking ‘Temporary Break’ From Band’s Reality Awaits Tour

The Strokes will embark on the Reality Awaits Tour without a founding member as the band announced that guitarist Nick Valensi is taking a “temporary break”from the summer trek. The group appeared ...