Strokes Side Projects: What Exactly Does This Mean For A New Record?

It seems these days that being a Stroke doesn't mean being much of a team player. First, Albert Hammond Jr. had his solo records. Then Julian has his go 'round with Santogold and Pharrell. Now Nikolai has a movie and solo material, and Fab's joined a new band.

We don't exactly know what this means for the band, but supposedly that fourth album was in the works. We know 2007 was supposed to be a "year off", but it's almost the end of 2008. All this activity outside of band fun is a bit suspicious if you ask us. If Mr. Valensi starts a side project (besides making babies), well, we're really going to wonder...