NME — The Strokes' frontman Julian Cassablancas and bassist Nick Valensi have started writing new material for their band's forthcoming new album, which they are set to start work on next month. more info

Silent Uproar — As reported, The Strokes will enter the studio in February to begin writing the follow up to 2005's First Impressions of Earth. Albert Hammond Jr. recently told Rolling Stone that session will happen on "February 11th at 2 o'clock." more info

PopSugar UK — Sharon Osbourne has accepted libel damages from The Sun newspaper after it claimed she was driving her husband Ozzy "to destruction". — BBC Famed London venue the Astoria closed it's doors for the final time early this morning. It has been h... more info

Time Out, London — Fans of The Stokes will be interested to hear the latest project of drummer Fab Moretti, who plays here with his three LA mates, favouring slightly dusty and downbeat, yet sweetly tinkling country-folkish pop with... more info

NME — Nickel Eye, the side-project of The Strokes' bassist Nikolai Fraiture, and Low Vs Diamond have announced a co-headlining tour of North America. more info

NME — Nickel Eye, the side-project of The Strokes' bassist Nikolai Fraiture, and Low vs Diamond have announced a co-headlining tour of North America. more info

Altsounds — Low Vs Diamond is proud to announce a co-headlining tour with Nikolai Fraiture of The Strokes (Nickel Eye) beginning January 18th in Philadelphia, PA. Spending most of 2008 winning over fans and critics with their intoxicating mix of big notes and me... more info

Altsounds — Low Vs Diamond is proud to announce a co-headlining tour with Nikolai Fraiture of The Strokes (Nickel Eye) beginning January 18th in Philadelphia, PA. Spending most of 2008 winning over fans and critics with their intoxicating mix of big notes and me... more info

Undercover, Australia — The Strokes bass player Nikolai Fraiture will release his solo album as Nickel Eye on January 31. more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: Video of the DaySpinner.com: Artist: Little Joy Video: 'No One's Better Sake' Highlight: The Strokes' Fab Moretti and his new bandmates play sunny beachside pop with '60s style animation added for extra retro appeal. Buy 'No On... more info