Julian Casablancas introduced the lead Strokes single from their new album with a shrug: "I guess why not, right?" ⁠ ⁠ "Going Shopping"—the new single from 'Reality Awaits,' @The Strokes' first album in 6 years—had already quietly reached fans via cassette in the mail before its live debut at San Francisco's Bill Graham Civic Auditorium Monday night. ⁠ ⁠ The track is out now on streaming services. 'Reality Awaits' drops June 26. __ 🎥 via @nickyeoo #pigeonsandplanes #thestrokes #indierockmusic #juliancasablancas #livemusic