In addition to film making and wilderness survival, Stroud has also worked in the music industry as a professional musician. After graduation, Stroud worked both as an associate producer for the nascent music channel MuchMusic as well as production manager on music videos for artists such as Rush and Corey Hart. During this time Stroud also played in the David Bowie cover band "Diamond Dogs" and played lead guitar and composed music for his band "New Regime" which signed with RCA Records shortly after Stroud left the band.