Founder/Curator: Solarstone (Richard Mowatt)
Origin: United Kingdom
Genres: Tech Trance, Progressive Trance, Deep Trance
Years Active: Mid‑2010s–present
Roles: Sub‑label, Compilation Series, Curated Platform
Parent Label: Pure Trance Recordings
Associated Acts: Sneijder, Lostly, Orkidea, Activa, and other Pure Trance artists
Introduction
Pure Trance NEON is a sub‑label and concept under Solarstone’s Pure Trance movement, dedicated to showcasing the edgier, more driving side of trance music. While Pure Trance itself emphasizes melodic purity and emotional resonance, NEON focuses on tech‑trance, progressive, and darker shades of the genre, offering a platform for producers who push boundaries while staying true to the ethos of trance.
Concept & Vision
- Launched as an extension of the Pure Trance brand, NEON was designed to highlight trance tracks that lean into tech‑driven grooves, darker atmospheres, and progressive tension.
- The name NEON reflects its vivid, electric energy, contrasting with the melodic purity of the main Pure Trance imprint.
- Functions as both a label and compilation series, curated by Solarstone and guest artists.
Career Highlights
- Featured in Pure Trance compilation albums, where NEON tracks are often presented as the “after‑dark” side of the journey.
- Released music from artists such as Sneijder, Lostly, Activa, and Orkidea, who embody the NEON sound.
- Tracks from NEON have been supported on A State of Trance, Pure Trance Radio, and Group Therapy, ensuring global visibility.
- NEON showcases have been part of Pure Trance live events, offering fans a deeper, more underground experience.
Signature Sound
- Tech‑trance drive, with gritty basslines and hypnotic rhythms.
- Progressive layering, creating tension and release across long builds.
- Dark, atmospheric breakdowns, contrasting with euphoric climaxes.
Recognition
- Praised as a forward‑thinking sub‑label, giving space to trance artists who explore harder and deeper sounds.
- Seen as a bridge between classic trance purity and modern underground energy.
- Strengthens the Pure Trance brand identity, offering diversity while maintaining coherence.
Legacy and Outlook
Pure Trance NEON’s legacy lies in its commitment to the underground side of trance, ensuring that Solarstone’s Pure Trance movement remains inclusive of multiple shades of the genre. Looking ahead, NEON is expected to continue curating tech‑trance and progressive releases, expanding its role in compilations and live events.