renegades of light
the renegades are you. they are me. they are all of us.
Unveiling systems of oppression
Uplifting the spirit
Uniting humanity
Renegades of Light began with Power to the People; a revolutionary reggae album built less like a debut and more like a declaration. From the anti-war urgency of “No Beat to Drop,” to “The Great Simplification,” a systems-based anthem inspired by Nate Hagens’ work and supported by his team, to “Preying Platforms,” a callout of middlemen, monopolies, and extraction economies, the project established its core mission early: music as awakening, critique, and personal empowerment.
The releases that followed widened the world. “Told I Should Go Viral” became a psychedelic rock confession about ego and the contradiction of trying to save the world through music. The hip hop EP Trinity pushed deeper into flow-state philosophy, especially on “Breakthroughs,” where personal liberation meets social transformation and peace becomes power. From there came the three-album Multi-Dimensional Medicine series, released in reverse order: Part III: Inner Awakening, a journey through consciousness expansion and spiritual unification; Part II: Systemic Awareness, a confrontation with the structures shaping modern life; and Part I: Healing Trauma, still under development as the descent beneath it all. The newest track, “One Too Many, Too Few to Count,” brings that force into a rowdier, communal form: a pub-ready chant for anyone who still believes music can wake something ancient, human, and free.
Renegades of Light is the AI-collaborative music project of author and lyricist Tor Syvrud. This is lyrics-first music for those who are ready to download the messages.
About tor syvrud
healthcare professional | Author | Lyricist
Tor Syvrud is a holistic healthcare professional, author, consciousness explorer, and the creator of the Renegades of Light. His books and lyrics emerge from contemplative practices supported by breathwork, meditation, and psychedelics, years of study across psychology, philosophy, & spirituality, and service roles in ambulances, psychiatric units, wilderness settings, and abroad in Myanmar. His latest and most notable work is Seeking Shangri-La: Awakening to the Metacrisis. You can follow his work on Substack.
Experiences & Credentials
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Swiftwater Rescue Technician (SRT-I)
Behavioral Health Specialist Intensive
Wilderness Field Instructor
Master’s degree in financial engineering (UCLA)
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