Show Notes
The Strokes are BACK and I have full blown Strokes fever. So there's only one thing for it.... solo podcast!
We've had two Coachella performances full of talking points, a world tour announcement, brilliant comeback singles… and honestly, I’m in full-blown Strokes euphoria.
In this special solo episode of THIS Album Podcast, I dive deep into my lifelong obsession with The Strokes — from discovering Is This It and Reptilia, to seeing them live for the first time, to watching both of their brilliant Coachella 2026 performances from the sofa, their new single, and what makes them one of the most important indie rock bands of all time.
It’s a m idly self indulgent personal story about music, identity, growing up, and capturing every fleeting performance from The Strokes when they can be bothered to get on stage.
The Strokes at Coachella 2026 – performance breakdown & reaction New Strokes single – first impressions Why Is This It changed indie music forever Seeing The Strokes at Hyde Park, Primavera Sound, Bennicassim, The Roundhouse Reptilia, Last Nite, Under Cover of Darkness, Barely Legal or Red Light? The evolution of Julian Casablancas and the band Why The Strokes still sell out instantly in 2026
The Strokes, Julian Casablancas, Coachella, Indie Rock Revival, NYC scene, Meet Me in the Bathroom, Interpol, LCD Soundsystem, Arctic Monkeys, The Killers, Oasis, live music culture, festivals, guitar music comeback.
Normally, THIS Album is a guest-led podcast where each episode dives into a classic album.
This time? No guest. Just me talking about one of my all-time favourite bands, it’s my podcast, I’ll do what I want.
Indie rock / alternative music The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys, The Killers Music documentaries & deep dives Festival culture Coachella, Glastonbury, Primavera Sound Subscribe for weekly music deep dives Let me know, what’s your favourite Strokes song? Leave a 5-star rating if you enjoyed it
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