Start your own rock revolution, be one of the first 500 people to get 2 months of Skillshare Premium free: https://skl.sh/middle8-9 Support the channel on Patreon: http://bit.ly/Middle8-Patreon Middle 8 Merch is HERE! http://bit.ly/Middle8-Merch Follow Middle 8 on: Twitter https://bit.ly/Twitter-Middle8 Instagram https://bit.ly/Instagram-Middle8 Discover something great in my Spotify Playlists: http://bit.ly/Middle8-Spotify Written, voiced & edited by Frank Furtado This video is sponsored by Skillshare #Middle8 #IsThisIt #TheStokes ------------------------------- The Strokes changed the sound of popular and independent music by embodying a nostalgic sound at a time when nu-metal reigned supreme and music fans were questioning rock’s authenticity. Alongside The White Stripes, they led a new rock revolution. Their 2001 debut, Is This It was a decade-defining record that introduced the template for a new era of guitar-based music. A movement that spawned a slew of rock bands which would evolve into the alternative and indie rock scene. [The Black Keys, Interpol, Franz Ferdinand, The Rapture, The Killers, Kings of Leon, Modest Mouse, The Shins and Arctic Monkeys.] Four albums later and not much else from their catalogue has really come close to recapturing the immediacy of Is This It. There are some great tracks in their later releases and the group developed into fine musicians, but their debut currently remains their most celebrated effort. We’re now approaching six years since the group’s last studio album. (2013, Comedown Machine) and with the recent news of The Strokes plotting a global comeback for 2019 -- 20 years since their formation -- I don’t know if I should be excited or not. The Strokes have had a fairly odd and inconsistent career. They’re plagued to always be measured against their debut. And for a brief moment, they really did burn very brightly. Leaving me and plenty of others to ask, was that really it? ------------------------------- The Strokes FAQ Are The Strokes still together? Are The Strokes broken up? Yes, The Strokes are still together. No they did not break up. The group has been on hiatus since 2013’s Comedown Machine. Recently the group announced festival and tour dates for a 2019 comeback. This could mean we’ll see new music from The Strokes in 2019 as well. Are The Strokes good? The Strokes are a great garage rock band. Give their record Is This It a chance and decide for yourself. Are The Strokes British? No, The Strokes are from New York City however their initial record label, Rough Trade, was located in the UK. Are The Strokes touring? The Strokes are planning a global comeback in 2019 with festival and touring dates on the way. ------------------------------- Disclaimer: I do not own any of the videos or music used in this video. They are used for education and discussion purposes.