Biography
Nicholas Tyler Strunk (born January 16, 1990), known professionally as Nicholas Tyler, is an American singer, songwriter, recording artist, and producer. He began releasing music independently in the early 2000s, first under his birth name, Nicholas Strunk, and later under the name Nicholas before adopting Nicholas Tyler in 2010. His music incorporates elements of pop, electronic, ambient, dance, and alternative music. Since the beginning of his career, Tyler has written, recorded, produced and released his work independently.
Early life
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Nicholas Tyler Strunk was born on January 16, 1990, in Holland, Michigan, and was raised in Hamilton, Michigan by his grandparents for part of his life. He is the oldest of three children. During his school years, he participated in choir, theater, and dance, developing an early interest in music and performance.
Career
2003–2005: Early releases
Tyler began recording music as a teenager. Under the name Nicholas Strunk, he independently released the cover albums "Nicholas Strunk" (2003), "The Real Me" (2004), and "Behind Closed Doors" (2005). The albums were distributed on CD and promoted through local performances and online communities.
2006–2009: Original music
In 2006, Tyler released his debut album of primarily original material under the name Nicholas Strunk with "The Long Road Ahead", which included the song "I Thought That You Loved Me". He followed with "Anticipating" (2007) and "Eye Candy" (2008), both released under the name Nicholas, before returning to Nicholas Strunk for "This Is Me" (2009). During this period, he promoted his music through MySpace, SoundClick and independent CD distribution.
2010–2014: Nicholas Tyler
Following the release of "The Singles Collection" in 2010, Tyler adopted the stage name Nicholas Tyler. He released "Schizo" in 2011, followed by "Everything Comes From A Lie" in 2013, his first album consisting entirely of original songs. In 2014, he released "Twenty Four", continuing to develop his electronic and pop influenced sound.
2015–2024: "Seattle Palm"
Following a break from recording in 2015 due to health issues, Tyler returned with new music in 2016. During the following years, he developed the concept for "Seattle Palm", an album inspired by a fictional city of the same name. Work on the project continued over several years before the album was released on November 22, 2024.
2025–present: "Red Hot Midnight"
After the release of "Seattle Palm", Tyler began work on his next studio album, "Red Hot Midnight". Beginning in late 2025, he introduced a series of monthly single releases leading up to the album, including "Moonlit Night", "Lovelust", "Pandemonium", "Be Still", "Light Up The Night", and "Crash Out". The album was released in 2026 alongside the Summer single "Deep".
Artistry
Tyler's music combines pop, electronic, ambient, dance, and alternative influences. His early releases featured a mixture of cover songs and original material, while his later work has focused entirely on original songwriting and production.
Discography
Cover albums
"Nicholas Strunk" (2003)
"The Real Me" (2004)
"Behind Closed Doors" (2005)
Studio albums
"The Long Road Ahead" (2006)
"Anticipating" (2007)
"Eye Candy" (2008)
"This Is Me" (2009)
"Schizo" (2011)
"Everything Comes From A Lie" (2013)
"Twenty Four" (2014)
"Seattle Palm" (2024)
"Red Hot Midnight" (2026)
Personal life
Tyler has spoken publicly about health challenges that led to a temporary hiatus from music in 2015. He continues to write, record, produce, and release music independently.
Biography text from Last.fm, available under CC BY-SA.