The Strokes

It's no secret that every band has its ups and downs. The Strokes' lead singer, Julian Casablancas, knows this to be too true at times.

According to Julian Casablancas in an interview with BBC 6Music, the Strokes could very likely begin new work in January of 2015.

The first solo album from the Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas sounded like it was from the future and since we're technically in the future now, the new single from his upcoming follow-up sounds exactly right.

Finally, Julian Casablancas + The Voidz have unleashed the first full track off of their upcoming debut LP, 'Tyranny', and just to forewarn you -- it's nothing like you'd expect.

Now a regular part of the annual Pop Montreal Festival, the 'Pop vs. Jock' charity basketball game has featured many popular musicians over the last couple of years.

Pharrell Williams curates the soundtrack to the upcoming installment in the NBA 2K video game franchise and one thing is clear: he won't be passing (over) the rock.

If you’ve been missing the Strokes since ‘Comedown Machine’ — which landed in March of this year — fear not. In a newsletter to fans, the NYC rockers have announced plans to return in the coming year.

Dawes is one of those rare rock acts -- think Kings of Leon or Ray LaMontagne -- that glides effortlessly between popular music and a believably vintage-sounding aesthetic. Singer Taylor Goldsmith’s analog lead vocals may be unique for the ProTools-era listener, but his delivery is, unquestionably, a chip off of Jackson Browne’s old block. (Somewhat ironically, the band has backed Browne on tour).

If 2011’s ‘Angles’ was the Strokes’ return to New York City scuzz-rock by way of ‘80s New Wave, ‘90s indie rock and a few other reference-point alternatives thrown in for good measure, their fifth album, ‘Comedown Machine,’ is a hollow, synth-driven mess that aims to reinvent their image. Or at least their reputation.

If you've heard the Strokes' new album, 'Comedown Machine,' in its entirety and are already pining for more music from the NYC rockers, you're in luck: 'Slow Animals,' the B-side off the forthcoming 7-inch vinyl edition of the band's 'All the Time' single, is now available for your listening pleasure.