The Strokes have released "Falling Out of Love," a new single that arrives as the New York art-rock band prepares for a television performance. Julian Casablancas and the group will debut the song live on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" tomorrow evening.
The track marks fresh material from the band following their 2020 album "The New Abnormal," which won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Album. That record established The Strokes' return to relevance after a decade-long gap since "Comedown Machine" in 2013, reigniting their status as one of rock's most influential acts.
"Falling Out of Love" signals The Strokes continue writing and recording new work. The band has maintained relatively quiet activity since the pandemic era, with scattered live performances and collaborative side projects from various members occupying their time. Casablancas released a solo album, "Litter," in 2023, while guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. pursued his own recording career. Drummer Fab Moretti and bassist Nikolai Fraiture engaged in separate musical ventures.
The Colbert performance tomorrow night will give fans their first chance to hear the song performed live by the full ensemble, building anticipation for potential new album announcements or tour dates. The Strokes have cultivated a devoted fanbase through decades of genre-defining alternative rock, from their 2001 debut "Is This It" through the experimental turns of their recent work.
The song's release timing aligns with the band's strategy of using late-night television to reach broader audiences, a practice that has served them well since their early 2000s breakthrough. "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" airs on CBS at 11:35 p.m.