The Strokes
Definition
A prominent American rock band formed in New York City in 1998, pivotal in the garage rock revival of the early 2000s, known for angular riffs, Julian Casablancas' laconic vocals, and albums like 'Is This It' and 'Room on Fire' that captured millennial ennui with stylish nonchalance.
Informally, the collective brush or pen movements in an artist's work, though rarely prefixed with 'the' unless you're dramatically critiquing modern art.
Examples
Last Night was my favorite track from The Strokes' debut—it's the perfect soundtrack for pretending you're cooler than you are.
She claimed her tattoo artist had 'the strokes of a master,' but it looked like The Strokes had jammed on her arm after a bender.
In a world of auto-tune abominations, The Strokes remind us that raw guitars and zero polish can still rule the airwaves.
He analyzed the painting's brushwork with such intensity, you’d think he was decoding The Strokes' latest cryptic lyrics.