If you’ve been paying attention to the music world at all this year, you’ve probably come across the commotion the indie rock stars The Strokes have been stirring up. The Strokes have turned into something of a phenomenon over the course of their 25-year stint at the top of the indie rock scene. That sound began on July 30, 2001, with the release of The Strokes’ studio debut Is This It. Through tireless recording sessions, bouncing between producers, and honing their chemistry, The Strokes immersed themselves in the spirit of their music. The Strokes’ goal for Is This It was to keep their raw, infectious simplicity intact.