# The Strokes' NYC Indie Music Festival

> The Strokes headline NYC's indie music festival with Beach House, TV on the Radio, and Fcukers at Flushing Meadows.
- Title: The Strokes' NYC Indie Music Festival · Consequence | Shortify
- Summary: The Strokes headline NYC's indie music festival with Beach House, TV on the Radio, and Fcukers at Flushing Meadows. The Strokes performed at a New York…
- Keywords: the strokes, beach house, tv on the radio, fcukers, flushing meadows, nyc, indie music, climate change, economic justice, free palestine, anti racism, political activism
- Source: Consequence — https://consequence.net/2026/10/the-strokes-nyc-beach-house-tv-on-the-radio-recap
- Published: 2026-10-03T17:41:58+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: the strokes, beach house, tv on the radio, fcukers, flushing meadows, nyc, indie music, climate change, economic justice, free palestine, anti racism, political activism
## The Strokes' Homecoming Show
The Strokes headlined 8 festivals this year including Coachella and Bonnaroo.
## Fcukers' Vibe Shift
Fcukers, signed to Ninja Tune, play sleazed-up house and Y2K-era pop.
## TV on the Radio's Streaming Boost
TV on the Radio's 2006 hit 'Wolf Like Me' jumped 800% in August after Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
## Rain Interrupts Festival
Rain halted just minutes before Beach House took the stage at Flushing Meadows.
## Beach House's Celestial Set
Beach House's songs sound faithful to recordings with hypnotic melodies.
## AOC and Bernie's Introduction
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced Senator Bernie Sanders to The Strokes.

> The greatest city in the world is now welcoming the greatest rock band of our generation
## The Strokes' Social Message
The Strokes use their platform to build a better world and reject violence.
## The Strokes' New Music
The Strokes performed five new tracks from Reality Awaits, including 'Going to Babble On'.
## The Strokes' Setlist
The Strokes played deep cuts like 'Heart in a Cage' but skipped 'Last Nite'.
## Indie Music Diversity
Indie music spans from gritty club beats to ethereal levitation.
## Key takeaway

The Strokes performed at a New York festival with Beach House, TV on the Radio, and Fcukers, emphasizing social justice and indie music diversity.