The Strokes and Charli XCX unveil new albums for summer 2024

Arts24’s music segment today featured host Jennifer Ben Brahim presenting a curated preview of forthcoming album releases slated for the summer season. The highlight includes the return of indie‑rock veterans The Strokes, who will issue their first record in six years, titled *Reality Awaits*. The band’s upcoming album marks a notable entry in their discography and is positioned as a key addition to seasonal playlists.

The show also spotlighted a British pop star aiming to replicate the impact of her 2024 album *Brat*, which ignited the viral “Brat Summer” trend. Her seventh studio effort, *Music, Fashion, Film*, showcases collaborations with musician John Cale, designer Marc Jacobs, and filmmaker Martin Scorsese on its cover, and is supported by the lead single “Wink Wink”. Both releases are expected to shape the summer’s musical landscape, offering listeners fresh material across rock and pop genres.