Strokes to "Shift Sound" on New Record

Bassist Nikolai Fraiture talks to SPIN.com about the New York band's long-awaited reunion.
The Strokes' Nikolai Fraiture

Next February, New York quintet the Strokes will push aside their respective solo projects and reunite to begin writing songs for their first new record since 2006's ambitious First Impressions of Earth.

Strokes for Next 'Bond' Theme?

Drummer Fabrizio Moretti reveals his to-do list, from 007 soundtracks to demos for new Strokes record. Click here for more!
The Strokes

"I wouldn't rule out [doing the Bond theme]," Fabrezio Moretti told UK music blog thequietus.com [via NME.com]. "Just like I wouldn't rule out bungee jumping."

Wilco, Feist, Obama, and Others Donate Memorabilia

Musicians (plus actors and politicians!) help raise funds for underprivileged children. Click here for auction details!

The 20th anniversary edition of the annual Rock for Kids Rock & Roll Charity Auction (set to take place December 5 at Chicago's Park West) has amassed an unbelievable list of participants who have pledged to donate goods to raise funds for the city's homeless and underprivileged youth.

Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Zinner, Regina Spektor on Strokes Solo Album

Get all the juicy details. Plus, find out about plans for the next Strokes record.
Nikolai Fraiture, Regina Spektor, and Nick Zinner (photo courtesy <a href="http://flickr.com/people/ugotsoul/">ugotsoul</a>)

Yeah Yeah Yeahs guitarist Nick Zinner plays on the debut album from Strokes bassist Nikolai Fraiture's aptly titled new project, Nickel Eye. (Say it aloud: "Nik-o-lie!). And it seems the collaboration stems from Zinner's love of poker... and bars.

New Albert Hammond Jr. MP3: "GfC"

The axe-riffing Stroke-gone-solo teases his forthcoming sophomore set ¿Cómo Te Llama? with classic rock guitars, swaying rhythms, and all-out, wowing vocals.
Albert Hammond Jr. / Photo by Lane Coder

By all published accounts, the Strokes haven't even begun to work on their fourth album, but devout fans are offered one hell of a conciliation prize: Albert Hammond Jr.'s solo material. And "GfC," a tune off his forthcoming sophomore set ¿Cómo Te Llama?, out July 8, will certainly ease the potentially long wait.

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