The NEON LIGHTS they return with a new chapter in their journey:Smartboxnew 2026 single from the indie pop trio, uptempo with an electropop sound, released on Tuesday 17 February 2026 on all digital platforms.
Who are NEON LIGHTS
The NEON LIGHTS are an all-female indie pop trio made up of Kris (voice and author), Alena (low) e Francesca (drums). The project blends indie pop sounds and synthwave atmospheres in a contemporary and strongly live-oriented identity. The artistic production is curated by Leo Pari And Simone Guzzinoalso co-authors of the songs on the project with Kris.
In recent months the trio has consolidated their identity between visual writing and live attitude. After a series of singles released, including Kawasaki, At Palalottomatica And In the Playlist of your thoughts (in duet with Jessica Morlacchi), the first official EP arrived on October 24, 2025 EVOLUTIONa project that opened a new recording path.
“Smartbox”: a love that cannot be locked away
With Smartbox the NEON LIGHTS they focus on a story that talks about control, boundaries and the need for emotional freedom, on an overwhelming and nocturnal electropop base.
“Smartbox is a song about a love story that someone would like to control and lock up. But certain emotions cannot be packaged: they explode, they dance, they make noise”says Kris.
A key moment: from live to a new recording step
The single arrives at an important stage for the band, engaged in the live promotion of Evolutionwinning project of SIAE Call “For Those Who Create” – New Workscreated with the support of MiC and of SIAE.
After the live shows already held at Reset of Benevento et al Quid of Rome, the NEON LIGHTS will continue with new stages in Italian clubs, including:
- March 12, 2026 – Apollo (Milan)
- March 15, 2026 – Locanda Blues (Rome)
