Nostalgic Brightlights are a Canadian alternative rock band founded in London, Ontario in 2015 fronted by lead singer August Lily Wickman, and guitarist Tyler Nichol. The bands name orginates from a song August Lily wrote during her solo artist era released in 2011 about her childhood, & making amends with her past. Nostalgic Brightlights has quite the array of influences from Garbage, Metric , The Kills to ACDC, Billy Talent, & Rush. They blend classic rock, & blues style guitar with indie pop rock synths at times . They are suckers for catchy hooks, deep & personal lyrics ,& finding comfort, & motivation through music.

 

  They released their first EP "The Cold Hard Truth" on May 28 2016 , & began playing shows for the first time. Throughout the next few years they released 2 albums "Dream Killin Machine" (2017) ,& "Time Machine” (2019), & one EP "Time Capsule" (2018). In 2019, & 2021 they were nominated for the Forest City London Music Awards for Best Rock Act. On October 28 2022 their brand new album "Blessing In Disguise was released, inspired, & written during the covid era of 2020.

   

   On May 28 2024 they released their new single "You Deserve This", & "Illusion" on April 25 2025 show casing a more uplifting ,& motivational outlook on life. They are currently working on their forth album, & have so much instore in the mere future . The future never looked so bright.