The Strokes are one of the bands that defined the sound of New York's indie rock scene in the early 2000s. Their lean guitar work, Julian Casablancas' laid-back vocals and distinctive aesthetic quickly established them as one of the most influential names of their generation.

Their debut Is This It became a landmark album for a new generation of guitar music, while their subsequent releases showed that The Strokes had no intention of staying within a single formula. From Room on Fire and First Impressions of Earth to Comedown Machine and The New Abnormal, the band gradually expanded their sound, adding synths, pop melodies and new sonic experiments to their signature indie rock.

For more than two decades, The Strokes have remained one of the most recognizable names in modern rock, with their music continuing to influence new generations of artists.