Draft:Stroik
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Drew Stroik
| image = Drew Stroik.jpg
| caption = Drew Stroik
| birth_date = {{birth date|1987|04|03}}
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2022|11|17|1987|04|03}}
| birth_place = Chicago, U.S.
| genre = Pop * Indie Pop * Bedroom Pop
| label = Unfiltered Records, Love Our Records{{cite web|title=Stroik: Wash & Repeat|date=1 October 2013 |url= https://kickkicksnare.squarespace.com/new-releases/2013/10/01/stroik-wash-repeat|publisher=Kick Kick Snare |accessdate=2025-03-09}}
| occupation = Singer, musician, lyricist, record producer
| instrument = Keyboards * guitar * vocals
| years_active = 2009 - 2022
}}
Drew Stroik, known professionally as Stroik, was an American singer, musician, and music producer. He composed over one hundred songs, primarily in the pop genre, but recorded them in a lo-fi and experimental style. Most of his recordings were created independently in his bedroom using a beginner-level Yamaha keyboard.{{cite web|title=Neufutur Introduces Drew Stroik|date=14 November 2014 |url=https://neufutur.com/2014/11/neufutur-introduces-drew-stroik/|publisher=Neufutur Magazine |accessdate=2025-03-08}}
Career
In 2009, Stroik sent his demos to Andy Chase of the band Ivy. Recognizing his talent, Chase, signed him to his Unfiltered Records label. Upon finding out the original song files had been deleted by Stroik, Chase flew him to New York over several months to re-record and polish his songs along with producer, Bruce Driscoll, in Driscoll’s studio apartment.
The resulting album, 65th and York, was finished but never released. Songs from it appeared on an MTV, ESPN, Mercedes Music Play, and an Adidas Promo.
Early Life
Stroik was born in Chicago, Illinois. He resided for the bulk of his life in Cary, North Carolina, before ultimately moving to Pueblo, Colorado.
Death
On November 17, 2022, Stroik passed away in his Pueblo, CO, apartment at the age of 35.{{cite web|title=Drew Walker Stroik Obituary|date=17 November 2022 |url=https://everloved.com/life-of/drew-stroik/obituary/|publisher=Ever Loved |accessdate=2025-03-08}}
References
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External links
- [https://www.tiktok.com/@stroikmusic Stroik TikTok]
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Category:American male musicians
Category:American male singers
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