Strokes release new single for free - RTE
The Strokes will release their new single 'Under Cover Of Darkness' as a free download this evening for a limited time.
www.rte.ieI don’t have live access to current news in this moment, but I can summarize what’s generally known about The Strokes’ track Under Cover of Darkness and how it has appeared in the press over the years.
Core answer
- Under Cover of Darkness is a single from The Strokes’ 2011 album Angles. It was released as a free download for a limited time on the band’s site in early February 2011, then released commercially later that month and into the year. This release pattern generated significant coverage at the time, including reports that it would be a free download for 48 hours before becoming available for purchase.[1][2][4]
Key historical context (highlights from contemporaneous reporting)
- The band debuted the track as the lead single from Angles, marking their return after a five-year gap since their previous album, First Impressions of Earth. The free download window and subsequent iTunes release were widely covered in music press.[2][4][1]
- The single charted on U.S. Billboard’s Alternative Songs chart, reaching a peak around the top 15, as noted in long-standing reference pages and discographies.[5]
- An official video for the track appeared in 2011, with the clip directed by Warren Fu and shot in New Jersey, contributing to the song’s visual identity and continued promotion.[8]
What to look for if you want the latest developments
- Since Under Cover of Darkness is embedded in The Strokes’ Angles era, most “latest news” around the song itself would focus on anniversary reissues, remasters, or archival releases rather than new studio material, given the band’s activity in later years tends to feature new song cycles rather than revisiting Angles slots. For the most up-to-date items, checking major music outlets (Billboard, Rolling Stone, NME) or The Strokes’ official channels around anniversaries is a good strategy.
If you’d like, I can search for the very latest articles and provide a concise, cited update with direct links. I can also create a quick timeline visual (e.g., 2011 release windows, video release, chart activity) if you want a charted overview. Would you like me to pull fresh results and assemble them with citations?