Strokes man releases debut

Strokes man Albert Hammond Jr is to release a solo album this Autumn and it seems that the long player will only see a UK release. The record, 'Yours To Keep', will be out over here via Rough Trade on 9 Oct. Strokes manager Ryan Gentles says of the album, which features guest appearances from the likes of Strokes bandmate Julian Casablancas, Sean Lennon and Ben Kweller: "It sounds like Albert. If you don't know him, you just have to listen to the record, and you will know him intimately."