Tag: STROIK

The name of Drew Stroik might have been more of a household name had things turned out differently, but the artist working under the name STROIK tragically lost his battle to substance abuse several years ago. But, Unfiltered Records is ready to celebrate the spirit and the work of the artist with a collection of his tunes titled 65th and York…working simultaneously as a posthumous debut and bedroom pop masterpiece. When I first pressed play, Drew’s voice has this immediate connection, welcoming you into his little musical world; the textures that he began to build illustrated his willingness to explore where bedroom pop could go. All the while, there’s this charming simplicity, holding tight to the best of the human spirit that pervades the crisp guitar notes. Such a song should be celebrated, and it will be. You can also WATCH a trailer for a documentary concerning STROIK titled Unknown Pop Wizard, which will be out in 2026. The LP will be out on October 24th.