Smyth photographed The Strokes from the beginning as a high school friend of the band, capturing intimate, unguarded moments no outside photographer could access. His work was later compiled in The First Ten Years, the definitive photographic record of the band’s formative years. In 2022, Smyth partnered with Behind The Gallery for their debut exhibition, 4 ago years almost to the day, bringing his Strokes photography to fans for the first time in a gallery setting, an event attended by members of the band themselves. Lane shot the iconic ‘Is This It’ album cover, one of the most recognisable images in 21st-century music, and continued to document the band across subsequent years, building a body of work that spans the full arc of their career.

Together, their photographs offer a rare dual perspective on a band whose cultural impact has only grown with time. A selection of limited-edition archival prints, including the rare album artwork, will be available for purchase, each signed by both photographers. The exhibition will be brought to life through immersive sound, with Marshall’s Bromley party speakers filling the space with The Strokes’ Is This It, accompanied by on-board dynamic lighting effects that move with the music. Complementing the experience, Marshall’s newly launched Homeline IV collection, featuring the next-generation Acton IV and Stanmore IV speakers, will be showcased. These new releases from Marshall feature powerful room-filling sound, integrated Auracast™ technology and a refined evolution of the brand’s iconic design.

Reflecting on the exhibition, Cody Smyth said ” that feeling of looking through the lens and knowing as soon as the shutter snaps that you’ve got it. Then Nick says, ‘Come with us’ to Philly. I figured, why not? Youth is a hell of a thing. The invincibility and possibilities that we only wish as adults we could recapture. The city felt like it was ours and we thought it would be forever – a testament to how friends can survive NYC, youth, life, art and rock ‘n’ roll.”

Colin Lane added:”In January 2001 I got an assignment to shoot some band called The Strokes — I’d never heard of them, I was just happy to be shooting for The Face. We had a few beers at my apartment, then ended up on the roof of the Lincoln Building, 57 floors up, the Empire State Building lighting up behind them, it was just perfect. To this day I’m convinced that slightly illegal excursion is why they asked me to shoot the press photos for Is This It. I’m so happy to be sharing this exhibition with my friend Cody Smyth,  who got there before me! Between the two of us we probably have 90% of the best stuff ever shot on The Strokes. Long live The Strokes.”

“Twenty-five years on, Is This It still sounds like nothing else, and these photographs capture exactly why. Cody and Colin between them have documented The Strokes more completely than anyone, and bringing their work together in one room, for one night, feels like the right way to mark this anniversary. We’re proud to present this alongside Marshall, whose presence in the gallery will bring the music to life in a way that’s entirely fitting for an exhibition about one of New York’s and music’s great bands.” Stephen Dallimore, Creative Director of Behind The Gallery, commented.

“Marshall is proud to partner with Behind the Gallery for this special one-night celebration of The Strokes and their landmark debut, Is This It. Bringing together iconic photography and immersive sound through our Bromley party speakers, alongside the Homeline IV range presented within the space, this exhibition brings music and imagery together to honour a defining era in modern rock” Jaclyn Williams, Marketing Manager – Oceania, commented.

All attendees will be entered into a prize draw to win a signed print of The Strokes and Marshall Stanmore IV speaker. Places are strictly limited.