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Caitlin Powell is the elder half of the sister duo Neoni, known for blending alternative pop, electronic elements, and cinematic dark‑pop energy. Born October 5, 1998, in Jacksonville, Florida, she grew up in South Carolina and Evergreen, Colorado, before moving with her family to Nashville to pursue music full‑time. Her musical journey began at age eleven, when she begged her parents for guitar lessons so she could create the kind of music she heard on the radio. She and her younger sister Sydney Powell busked on the streets of Golden, Colorado, raising money to build their first home recording studio. Before becoming Neoni, the sisters performed as the acoustic folk duo Facing West, known for tight harmonies and Americana‑influenced arrangements. Their rebrand to Neoni in 2018 marked a shift toward a darker, more cinematic sound, coinciding with their move to Nashville. Caitlin’s voice is described as louder and more textured, often carrying choruses and high‑impact moments in their songs. She has helped lead the duo to major digital success, including over 450 million Spotify streams and viral hits like DARKSIDE and ROYALTY, which together have surpassed 1 billion TikTok video views.
Sydney Powell is the younger half of Neoni and a folk‑pop vocalist known for her smoother, quieter tone that often leads verses and pre‑choruses. Born September 29, 2001, in Jacksonville, Florida, she later lived in South Carolina and Evergreen, Colorado, before relocating to Nashville with her family. Sydney began writing and performing music at age nine, quickly developing a passion for songwriting and live performance. She and Caitlin played in restaurants, coffee shops, and festivals before launching their YouTube channel in 2015, where their cinematic covers gained millions of views and built their early fanbase. As Neoni evolved, Sydney’s vocal style became a defining contrast to Caitlin’s—less textured, softer, and more intimate, giving the duo their signature dynamic. Their breakout single Giants (2018) marked their transition from Denver to Nashville and helped solidify their presence in the alternative‑pop scene. Sydney has since grown a large online following, with over 500,000 Instagram followers, and continues to contribute to Neoni’s global reach through original music featured on major TV networks like The CW and NBC.
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Release Date 2026.06.04 / Last Updated 2026.06.04