The System Lights
ABOUT
The System Lights are the Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based indie rock/pop band established and led by singer/songwriter David Rangel. Their first record/EP, 'Bright Water and Backroad Trips' was nominated in two categories - best new band and video of the year- upon its release at the 88.9 Radio Milwaukee music awards. After years of putting out various singles, a full-length record, 'The Big Delay', is slated for a 2024 release.
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NEW RELEASE SOON
A new ten-song album, "The Big Delay", is currently being mixed and mastered and will be available on all platforms soon.
We Are Nomadic
We Are Nomadic is a 2024 independent release from the upcoming 10-song record "The Big Delay".
MUSIC
PHOTOS
BEST EP WINNER
Winner June 2015:
Best EP Alternative Rock
Driven by a highly listenable melange of rock influences spanning three decades, this EP from The System Lights marries an epic, almost oracular vocal presence with frenzied guitar and percussion statements.”
The Akademia Music Awards
Los Angeles, CA
NOMINATIONS
VIDEO
"Ether" nominated
Video of the Year
- 88Nine Radio Milwaukee, 2014
The System Lights
nominated
BEST NEW BAND
- 88Nine Radio Milwaukee, 2014
PRESS QUOTES
"...Throw Death Cab For Cutie, the Gallagher Brothers and Nick Drake in a musical cocktail shaker, mix well and what pours out is The System Lights...and I'll gladly have another round!"
-Kent Waush
President
The Great Unknown Radio
"...Rangel and Jacobs have worked on perfecting the songs of "Bright Water and Backroad Trips"...a mix of American and British atmospheric rock with lyrical references ranging from Los Angeles to Jack Kerouac."
-Matt Mueller
OnMilwaukee.com
"Singer David Rangel’s vocal and writing style definitely stands out. The System Lights' songs are emotionally driven, melodic, vulnerable, and beautiful with deep lyrical and instrumental art."
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-Joey Love
Independent Music Reviewer
