Neon Noise is a digital music publication dedicated to documenting the heartbeat of live music and the stories that surround it. Born in the Pacific Northwest and run by working creatives, we focus on authenticity, representation, and the belief that music culture is shaped by the many, not the few.
We cover concerts, review new music, interview artists, and dive into the behind-the-scenes world most publications ignore — the touring crews, techs, engineers, designers, and everyday creatives who keep this industry alive.
To amplify voices in music.
To champion creatives who are too often overlooked.
To create opportunities and visibility for women, POC, and LGBTQ+ artists, journalists, and industry professionals.
To document real stories with honesty, grit, and respect.
While we welcome all contributors, our focus is on elevating underrepresented perspectives — not maintaining the same old gatekeepers.
Because the music industry is full of incredible people who never get the spotlight.
Because representation matters.
Because live music deserves to be documented with artistry, intention, and truth.
Because every show, every album, and every creative deserves a space where their voice actually counts.
This is a publication built by creatives, for creatives.
Neon Noise is co-run by Alexandra Thomas, photographer, publicist, writer, and lifelong documentarian of real moments, and Travis Blankenship, a veteran stagehand, backline tech, and tour manager with years of touring and industry experience.
Together, we bridge the gap between stage and story.
Email us to join the team, submit your music for possible reviews, or reach out for other coverage neonnoisezine@gmail.com

Alexandra Thomas is the Owner and Founder of Neon Noise, a music publication dedicated to honest storytelling and real creative voices. A photographer and writer with years of experience documenting live music, Alexandra captures everything from intimate club shows to towering stadium tours. Her work focuses on authenticity, emotion, and the grit that lives between the lights.

Travis Blankenship is the Co-Founder of Neon Noise and an interviewer with a deep background in the music industry. With years of experience as a backline tech and touring professional, Travis brings a grounded, BTS perspective to every conversation.
He knows the road, the work, and the people and uses that insight to guide honest, meaningful interviews with artists and industry professionals.
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