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Neon Gold
Neon Gold Records is a New York City-based boutique record label founded in 2008 by Derek Davies and Lizzy Plapinger. 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. 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. Since 2014, Neon Gold has operated as a subsidiary of Atlantic Records. History 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 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lizzy Plapinger
Elizabeth "Lizzy" Plapinger, known professionally as LPX when performing as a solo artist, is the lead vocalist of indie pop duo MS MR and co-owner of boutique record label Neon Gold Records. Music career Now based in New York, Plapinger comes from London. She went to Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York where she met MS MR partner Max Hershenow. Plapinger had played saxophone in a middle-school band and learned to play drums in college. During her sophomore year, she started the record label, Neon Gold, with Derek Davies. The label specialized in releasing limited-run, seven-inch singles and helped launch the careers of Passion Pit, Ellie Goulding, and Marina and the Diamonds. Since then, Neon Gold Records has partnered with Atlantic Records. Plapinger has worked with fashion brands including Stella McCartney, Gucci, and Marc Jacobs. In January 2017 Plapinger released the single "Tightrope" using the name LPX. In April of the same year, the second single "Tremble" appeared, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |