Neon Gold Records

American music record label

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Record label

Neon Gold Records

Founded| 2008 (2008)
Founder| Derek Davies
Lizzy Plapinger
Distributor(s)| Virgin Music Group
Genre| Alternative pop
Country of origin| U.S., U.K.
Location| New York City
Official website| www.neon.gold

Neon Gold Records is a New York City-based boutique record label founded in 2008 by Derek Davies and Lizzy Plapinger.[1]

Initially operating as a vinyl-only singles label, Neon Gold has launched the debut releases and international careers of many acts including Passion Pit, Ellie Goulding, Marina, Gotye, Christine & The Queens, Charli XCX, Matt Maeson and Tove Lo.[2][3] Beyond their own roster, Neon Gold are often credited with the discovery and initial support of a number of other successful artists including Vampire Weekend, Lana Del Rey, CHVRCHES, Grouplove and Walk the Moon.[4]

Since 2024, Neon Gold has operated as a subsidiary of Virgin Music Group.[5]

## History

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On 8 December 2010, Neon Gold signed a joint venture with Columbia Records, enabling them to graduate to full-length releases through Columbia and RED Distribution[6] Through the venture with Columbia, the label signed and released debut albums from St. Lucia, HAIM, and Magic Man.

In January 2014, the label embarked on a new venture with Atlantic Records, where they made Charli XCX's sophomore record for release through Neon Gold/Atlantic that fall. The deal made Neon Gold an imprint label under Atlantic – co-chaired by Julie Greenwald and Craig Kallman, who oversaw similar Atlantic imprints Fueled By Ramen and Canvasback.[7]

In June 2024 it was announced that Neon Gold Records releases would be distributed by Virgin Music Group, a company of Universal Music Group.[5]

## Neon Gold Live

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Neon Gold also runs a successful promotions arm, operating popular monthly club nights in New York City, London, and Los Angeles, and producing approximately 100 events a year in addition to their flagship annual showcases at South by Southwest, CMJ and The Great Escape Festival.

Launched at Tammany Hall in New York City's Lower East Side in 2011, the monthly club night Popshop is the primary outlet of the Neon Gold Live operation, and has since expanded to new venues and cities.[8]

As of 2020, Neon Gold hosts monthly events in the following cities:

* New York – Popshop NYC at Baby's All Right
* Los Angeles – Popshop West at The Moroccan Lounge

## Artists

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### Current

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* Broods
* Joe P
* Charli XCX
* Christine and the Queens
* Jax Anderson
* Matt Maeson
* Winona Oak
* Noga Erez[9]
* Oscar and the Wolf
* Pussy Riot
* SNOW CULTURE
* St. Lucia
* The Knocks
* Tigertown
* Tove Lo
* Your Smith[10]

### Past

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* Alex Winston
* ANR
* ASTR
* Cathedrals
* Ellie Goulding
* Fort Lean
* Foxes
* Gotye
* Great Good Fine OK
* HAERTS
* Haim
* Icona Pop
* Jessica Morgan
* Little Red
* Lovelife
* Magic Man
* MARINA
* Miami Horror
* Mille Ponken
* Monarchy
* Monica Birkenes
* MØ
* Passion Pit
* Penguin Prison
* Polarsets
* POP ETC
* Ryn Weaver
* Savoir Adore
* Seinabo Sey
* Sir Sly
* Starsmith
* Strange Talk
* The Naked and Famous
* The Sound of Arrows
* Wet
* Wildcat! Wildcat!

## See also

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* Frenchkiss Records
* XL Recordings

## References

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1. ^ "Senior Project: Neon Gold Records - Music - Interview Magazine". 22 March 2010. Archived from the original on 22 March 2010. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
2. ^ "The Miscellany News interviews Lizzy Plapinger about Neon Gold Records". Miscellanynews.com. Archived from the original on 18 December 2009.
3. ^ "Neon Gold Records kind of hearts Destiny's Child | Gopher Illustrated". Gopherillustrated.org.
4. ^ "Vampire Weekend: The Graduates". Spin.com. 25 February 2008.
5. ^ a b Dalugdug, Mandy. "Virgin Music Group inks global distribution deal with Neon Gold Records". Music Business Worldwide. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
6. ^ "Neon Gold Signs JV With Columbia | Billboard.biz". 7 October 2012. Archived from the original on 7 October 2012. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
7. ^ "Neon Gold Signs Label Deal With Atlantic Records, Releasing Lyor Cohen's First Signing (Exclusive)". Billboard.com. 17 January 2014.
8. ^ "Guest of a Guest reviews Neon Gold Record's first POPSHOP". Guestofaguest.com.
9. ^ “I’m proud of how uncompromising it is”: Noga Erez on Her Monster Alt-Pop Album, ‘The Vandalist’ Attwood Magazine. 20 September 2024
10. ^ "Your Smith Step Out With Debut Single THE SPOT Via Neon Gold Records". Broadwayworld.com.

## External links

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* Neon Gold blog
* Neon Gold on MySpace
* Neon Gold on Billboard Biz

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