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Nick Valensi Takes Break, Band Moves Forward | Music News
The Strokes are back with their long-awaited album “Reality Awaits,” delayed to July 24th to sync with the vinyl release, and fans are buzzing — not just for the new music, but for guitarist Nick Valensi’s temporary live show hiatus. Replaced by Steve Schiltz, Valensi’s absence sparked rumors of drama, but frontman Julian Casablancas quickly clarified on Instagram that Nick will return “soon” and was simply not in the latest music video — he’ll be in the next one. While some fans are relieved it’s just a personal break, others remain skeptical. Meanwhile, the band is preparing for their first…
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