We were lucky to catch up with Neon Lytes recently and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Neon, thanks for joining us today. We’d love to hear about a project that you’ve worked on that’s meant a lot to you.

Right now, the most meaningful project I’m working on is BE FANTASTIC (title still in the works, but I kinda love it). This project is more than just music—it’s a journey of self-discovery. Every song I write, every vocal take, I’m peeling back layers and learning more about who I am as an artist.

It started as just an idea, something fun, but as I got deeper into it, I realized it’s shaping my sound, my voice, and even my confidence in a way I didn’t expect. It’s been exciting, challenging, and at times frustrating, but that’s what makes it so real. I want this project to capture that energy—the highs, the struggles, and the moments of pure magic. I can’t wait to share it when the time is right!

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

I was born and raised in Riverside, California, and music has been in my life for as long as I can remember. My mother was my biggest influence—she introduced me to so many different kinds of music, and I soaked it all in. I grew up singing in church, school plays, anywhere I could. Music wasn’t just something I did; it was part of me.

But beyond that, music has been my lifeline. It saved me on my darkest days, especially when my mom passed. Losing her was the hardest thing I’ve ever been through, but music gave me a way to process the pain, to heal, to keep going. That’s why I create—because I know what it feels like to need a song to hold onto when words aren’t enough.

Right now, I’m working on BE FANTASTIC (title still in progress, but it fits the energy I want to bring). This project is personal—it’s about self-discovery, stepping into who I really am as an artist, and capturing the highs and lows of that journey. My goal is to create music that feels real, that connects, that makes people feel something.

What sets me apart? I’d say it’s the raw emotion I bring. I’m not just singing—I’m telling my story, and hopefully, it resonates with someone who needs to hear it. Whether it’s uplifting, soulful, or just something you vibe to, I want my music to be an experience. And I’m just getting started.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

For me, the most rewarding part of being an artist is the connection—knowing that something I create can touch someone else’s life the way music has saved me in my darkest moments. Music has always been my safe space, from growing up singing in church and school plays to now discovering more about myself through my project BE FANTASTIC.

It’s an incredible feeling to pour my emotions into a song—whether it’s pain, joy, or pure energy—and have someone else feel it too. That connection, that moment where a song becomes more than just sound but something real to someone else, is everything. It reminds me why I do this, why I push through the challenges, and why I’ll never stop creating.

Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative? Maybe you can provide some insight – you never know who might benefit from the enlightenment.

I think one thing non-creatives might struggle to understand about this journey is just how personal and vulnerable it is. Being an artist isn’t just about making something cool—it’s about putting pieces of yourself out into the world, not knowing how people will receive them. Every song I write, every note I sing, carries my experiences, my emotions, my highs, and my darkest lows.

For me, music isn’t just a passion; it’s survival. It’s what saved me when I lost my mom. It’s what has always been there when nothing else made sense. And when you create from that deep of a place, it’s both powerful and terrifying. The self-doubt, the fear of not being understood, the pressure to always deliver—it’s a lot.

But at the same time, that’s what makes it worth it. The beauty of creativity is that it allows us to connect in ways words alone can’t. So if there’s anything I’d want non-creatives to understand, it’s that art isn’t just about entertainment—it’s about expression, healing, and sometimes, just making it through another day.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://linktr.ee/neonlytes