[1] Ryan Tedder and Noel Zancanella produced and co-wrote the song along with Lovato, Mario Marchetti and Tiffany Vartanyan.

[2][3][4] The song, with its prominent EDM and four-on-the-floor influences, covered new ground for Lovato, who had been previously known for her pop rock and ballad singles.

An accompanying music video for "Neon Lights" was directed by Ryan Pallotta, and was premiered through Vevo on November 21, 2013.

Lovato has performed the track on several television programs, and has also included the song on the set list of her Neon Lights Tour (2014).

She in pop music has one of the biggest ranges, possibly the highest full voice singer I've ever worked with.

The words "SUNDAY 6 PM EST" appeared on screen just before it ended, suggesting the release of the music video or the new single.

[12] However, this was actually a reference to a live Facebook chat Lovato had with her fans on September 29, where she confirmed "Neon Lights" as the next single of Demi and also announced her associated tour of the same name in support of the album.

He also states that the song is well done for "the blinking synthesizers and clomping bass that receive a boost from the singer's unflappable power.

"[8] Sam Lansky of Idolator also described "Neon Lights" as out of place, and called it a "by-the-numbers..... concession to pop-EDM trend-following" that succeeded to dazzle.

[20] On May 21, 2014, Lovato performed the song along with "Really Don't Care" at the thirteenth season finale of American Idol along with the Top 13 female contestants.

[21] On May 14, 2016, Lovato performed "Neon Lights" as a part of her setlist at the 2016 edition of Wango Tango.