ContactMusic — The Strokes claim their new album is "cooler" than any other artist's work.The group are preparing for the release of long-awaited LP 'Angles' - their first since 2006's 'First Impressions of Earth' - and have promised fans they won't be disappointed... more info

NME — Watch Julian Casablancas and co have fun in the studio more info

NME — Band will premiere new album at Austin, Texas showcase event more info

Gigwise — Band will premiere new album... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — [as rumored] The Strokes will return to SXSW on Thursday, March 17th to play the Auditorium Shores Stage (at Lady Bird Lake). The show will be free and open to the public, courtesy of the fine folks at Levi's, who... more info

Stereogum — The not-so-secret secret line on SXSW is that the industry fest isn’t much of an industry fest at all — all day everyday is a buffet of buzz bands playing showcases curated by your favorite blogger, usually at the cost of just an RSVP email in ad... more info

NME.COM - Reviews Blog — The Strokes' new album 'Angles' will be released on March 21. Lead track 'Under Cover Of Darkness' was released recently as a free download. Emily Mackay gives the lowdown on 'Angles' Macchu Picchu It’s an engaging start, tense and rippling with... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — XFM - 'You're So Right' will come out on vinyl to support Record Store Day... more info

NME — Band releasing song from new album as a B-side more info

Unreality Music — Julian Casablancas thinks his decision not to attend recording sessions with his Strokes bandmates made them a better group. The frontman surprised fans when it emerged he hadn’t joined bandmates Nick Valensi, Nikolai Fraiture, Fabrizio Moretti or ... more info