Neon Hitch (NYC. ICM/CMJ SHOWCASE)

After waiting for what seems like forever, Neon Hitch is finally releasing new music! I've been a fan of her for a long time now, so I was super excited when I heard that she was performing at Gramercy! It was a part of the ICM Showcase (10/17/2013),  which had a lineup of six artists (AJR Brothers, Wild Child, NGHBRS, Neon Hitch, Joywave, and Diane Birch.) I might've actually just shown up twenty minutes before Neon's set (oops) so I didn't catch any of the artists before her.. BUT, I did hear the last two songs that NGHBRS performed, and they were awesome, so quick shout-out to them! The lead singer was all over the stage and so into the performance (looooove those type of performers, they just radiate their love for music!) and you couldn't help but rock out with them. (click here for a free download of their EP "Hellomind" as well as all of their other unreleased tracks) Bummed I didn't get to see them after the show, but I'll be sure to catch them live again, real soon!


Neon announced that she's dropping an EP fairly soon and already has an entire album recorded that she's really proud of! The album is still untitled but she shared some new songs with us, including "Colors" which is an anthem for being who you are and not caring about what society has to say about it. She called the song "some inspiration for anyone who needs inspiring." :) She also sang her hit, "Love U Betta" but gypsy-fied it a bit for us. (it was even better than the original version!) Another fan-favorite was "Ass Back Home," the entire crowd was singing along. Of course I can't forget, "Some Like it Hot," which will be featured in her upcoming EP.


I think the main reason I love Neon Hitch so much is because she's fearless. She shares her story with us all, and her fearlessness is what's got her so many fans - they all find something to relate to in her lyrics. I don't know if she wants to be super mainstream, but I love the direction that her music is currently going in and I'll always be a supporter! I got to meet her after the show, and she was such a sweetheart, which makes me admire her even more! Her vocals were amazing and she's a true example of raw, genuine talent. True musicianship, for sure. Pics & vids below!