Neon Gold Records

Neon Gold Records
Founded2008 (2008)
FounderDerek Davies
Lizzy Plapinger
Distributor(s)Virgin Music Group
GenreAlternative pop
Country of originU.S., U.K.
LocationNew York City
Official websitewww.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]

  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.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  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. ^ Cite error: The named reference virgin2024 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).