The Strokes Tease New Music Before Coachella Performance
The Strokes have stirred fresh speculation about new material with a string of cryptic online moves. Fans noticed pixelated, retro-style visuals and a new SMS opt-in that hinted at announcements ahead of Coachella.
Cryptic visuals and direct messaging
The band posted 8-bit animations, including a blue pixel horse towing a cassette and a notepad. They also launched an SMS sign-up that invites fans to receive messages directly from the group.
Some subscribers received a request for email addresses to “share something soon.” The follow-up line, “We’ll be in touch,” sent social feeds into overdrive.
Clues linking to the band’s past
Observers noted the phone number associated with the campaign ends in 1251. That sequence appears to reference the band’s 2003 song “12:51.”
The song’s opening lyric, “Talk to me now I’m older,” has also been cited in fan discussions as a relevant nod.
Live dates that could preview material
The Strokes are booked for Coachella on April 11 and April 18. Both appearances are slated for about 20:40 local time and will run roughly 75 minutes.
They will warm up with shows in San Francisco on April 4 and April 6. Those dates may provide a chance to test new songs before the festival sets.
Other festival stops
- Outside Lands
- Just Like Heaven
- Japan’s Summer Sonic
Recording background and timeline
The band’s last full album, The New Abnormal, arrived in 2020 and was produced by Rick Rubin. In 2022, Rubin said he had worked with the group on new recordings in Costa Rica, calling the sessions “incredible.”
Band members have described progress cautiously. The frontman said they had “jammed and started some stuff,” but a complete album remained “extremely very far off.” He advised fans to “Check back in a year or [two] honestly.”
With Coachella approaching, the tease has intensified. Fans and media are watching closely for any confirmation that The Strokes will tease new music before Coachella performance or reveal more details.
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