Paradise To Me 4. Dance With Me 6. So now thats pretty much the only thing I do right-handed.. Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. COASTIN' - EP. The singer found peace when his song climbed the charts. Especially in country music, the story is so important.". In his own music, Moon draws from his Georgia roots, growing up in small town Douglasville, Georgia, a half-hour outside of Atlanta. Nikos from Atlanta he probably grew up on a lot of Atlanta rap, says Trussell. The hit tune lived up to its title, and is filled with lyrics that evoke a great night with friends. And to everyone else who grew up the same way. Prior to releasing his debut album, Moon worked as a songwriter for various country music artists, including Zac Brown Band and Dierks Bentley.He also recorded with the former's Zac Brown in the electronic dance music trio Sir Rosevelt.. It was released on July 19, 2019, [2] [3] and serviced to country radio on March 16, 2020, [4] as the lead single from his debut album of the same name (2021). Adding to Moons musical upbringing, his father was a part-time musician with a penchant for smart country artists such as John Prine and Kris Kristofferson and all those influences blended into Moons artful persona: a mix of hooky melodies, shrewd wordplay and edgy, electronic beats. Hes the king of being really witty and simple at the same time, which is really hard to do. Then they recut the entire song with Murty and Derek Wells on guitar, Brandon Hood on Dobro and Ian Fitchuk on piano. It takes a village on some songs, he says. The song was certified 2 Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting sales of over two million units in that country. Its dangerous stuff. Watch on Niko Moon Thought He Blew Up A Car On The Set Of His Video For 'Good Time' "So there was one little bit of drama when we were making the "Good Time" music video. The sing-along title track melds an ascendant hook with rural fishing imagery, easy-going acoustic guitar, ominous 808 bass and synthetic, clicking percussion. ". and. GOOD TIME Campfire Sessions - EP. He later did construction and became an electrician, all while playing gigs around Atlanta. 1 hits for Zac Brown Band, including Homegrown, Loving You Easy, Keep Me In Mind, and Heavy Is The Head, which topped the rock charts and featured a lead vocal from Chris Cornell. Moon finished the entire album in secret he never told his publisher, Warner Chappell Nashville, he was working on it until it was finished and he subsequently signed a recording deal with Sony Music Nashville. 1 songs including "Homegrown," "Loving You Easy," and "Heavy Is The Head" (via WBWN). He enlisted Anna and a longtime friend, guitarist/producer Josh Murty (Luis Fonsi, Brandon Heath), to co-write what became Good Time. "We were listening to country and hip-hop all at the same time and we were constantly flipping back and forth," Moon says of his own good-timin musical heritage. He needed money, so he jumped into construction work, a whole series of jobs that concluded with Moon successfully running his own real estate appraisal company. Shaggy) - Single. Niko Moon has a lot of room in his . I always write from a redemptive lenses, and a positive outlook, he said during a recent visit to the MusicRow Magazine offices. Nashville, Tenn., March 1, 2022 - SESAC hosted a crowd of music industry friends at The Gibson Garage on Monday, February 28th to celebrate Niko Moon's debut #1 hit "Good Time," his first as an artist. 2023 Billboard Media, LLC. I just stayed in my room and tried writing songs.. Life is stressful enough as it is," he told The Boot. Be sure to keep listening to these radio stations, now through the day of the show, for your chance to win. "Way Back" positions a dirt-road banjo and syncopated, programmed kick drum around a male-bonding storyline. Niko Moon Celebrates a "Good Time" at First #1 Party. Niko Moon sits back, forgets all about it and just lets the world go by. Moon wanted to relay a message to fans with the single. Already signed to Warner/Chappell, he landed a booking deal with the Creative Artists Agency, and secured Luke Combs partners, Lynn Oliver-Cline and Chris Kappy, as his managers. . His father gave up an opportunity to tour as a drummer when he found out Niko was on the way, but music remained a significant part of the familys personality. Got to meet Niko and his opener . Thus, some of Nashvilles strongest business players are on board with an artful singer/songwriter breaking down barriers between two musical worlds that once seemed so separate. Ive always tried to make my music meaningful but conversational.. It also reached number 20 on the Hot 100. Niko Moon started his career by writing songs for Zac Brown Band, including "Homegrown" and "Loving You Easy," as well as Rascal Flatts' "Back To Life." In 2019, he released his first album, Good Time, including songs "Paradise To Me," "Drunk Over You," and the platinum certified hit "Good Time." The singer-songwriter is on-stage in 2023 and . "If the songs do that, then I did my job.". But the prospect of a pushback doesnt faze him. dieter_jiya. He skipped classes routinely to write songs, drove back frequently to Douglasville and left school after a year. An accompanying music video for the song, directed by Moon, features a campfire party in the woods. Send Us Feedback Moons Good Time is a reflection of countrys new order in the 21st century, a culture of fluid genres and wider tastes. [4], Michael Rampa of Country Standard Time gave the album a mixed review, stating that "It is not as if the material is poorly written or the melodies displeasing, given Moon's expectations of positivity but it feels like these songs would fare better in the hands of a jam band outfit like Zac Brown Band that would certainly make it sound more country. "Good Time" (stylized in all caps) is a song co-written and recorded by American singer and songwriter Niko Moon. 2019. This 14-track project perfectly portrays the positive vibes and 'glass half full' perspective that Moon aims to bring to his music and to his fans. That was what they were listening to a lot, which gave me a deep respect for a well-written song." He was also part of the pop-EDM group Sir Rosevelt, which he formed in 2016 alongside Brown and Ben Simonetti. Do not expect Moon to release an album of tear-jerking ballads, as the artist is only concerned with promoting positivity. Written by Chris Parton July 21, 2021. [Chorus] We just tryna catch a good time. Moon co-wrote "Good Time" with his wife Anna Moon, Jordan Minton, Joshua Murty, and Mark Trussell. LAST CALL Lyrics. Joshua Murty acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboards, piano, ganjo, Derek Wells acoustic guitar, electric guitar, dobro, banjo, ganjo, mandolin, bouzouki, baritone guitar, Noel Bisesti background vocals, gang vocals, Joshua Murty producer, engineering, digital editing, Andrew Boullianne assistant engineering, This page was last edited on 19 August 2022, at 14:31. "Paradise To Me" inserts rich piano bass notes in the country/hip-hop circuitry, while Moon transports the trendy beach party to a backwoods lake, where the bulk of country fans are most likely to gather. The 38-year-old grew up in a family that loved classic country tunes. Brown, of course, was a perfect foil. II, Moons personal journey reached a tipping point, inspiring him to make his own artistic statement. When it was time for Moon to start recording his own album he decided to use the song himself. It was released on July 19, 2019,[2][3] and serviced to country radio on March 16, 2020,[4] as the lead single from his debut album of the same name (2021). " Good Time " (stylized in all caps) is a song co-written and recorded by American singer and songwriter Niko Moon. I think about all my life experiences and they were great learning lessons., One of his recently-released tracks, Good Time, features a hip-hop groove overlaid with acoustic guitar, and a relaxed, soulful lead vocal that espouses campfires, clear moonlit evenings, good friends with guitars, good liquor and even a communal singing of Dixieland Delight.. But serendipity intervened, as Moon found no takers. New Country 96.3 and 99.5 The Wolf are hosting their next Country Close Up concert featuring Michael Ray & Niko Moon here at Grandscape on Wednesday, June 30th. WAY BACK Lyrics. The 14 tracks that make up his delightful debut album, Good Time, are full of barefoot, homespun wisdom. ", "Niko Moon Releases Good Time EP And First International Dates At C2C Festival", "Story Behind the Song: Niko Moon, 'Good Time', "Why Niko Moon Loved Shooting His Music Video", "Niko Moon Releases "Good Time" Music Video", "Niko Moon Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)", "Niko Moon Chart History (Canada Country)", "Niko Moon Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)", "Niko Moon Chart History (Country Airplay)", "Niko Moon Chart History (Hot Country Songs)", "American single certifications Niko Moon Good Time", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Good_Time_(Niko_Moon_song)&oldid=1139702878, This page was last edited on 16 February 2023, at 13:21. The only way to get your hands on VIP tickets is to win! Her previous music journalism experience includes work with Country Weekly magazine and Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) magazine. Niko Moon - GOOD TIME. 2. "Good Time" was the artist's first foray into solo territory, and it reached the top of Billboard's Country Airplay and Hot Country Songs charts which was the first time a track accomplished that feat since 2014, per CMT. Niko Moon was born Nicholas Cowan in Texas, and his family moved to Douglasville, Georgia when he was ten years old. He immediately started writing songs, unwittingly establishing his future path. Thats why its called country.. "I only do 'happy stuff' because that's what I feel in my heart that I should be doing. Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox, A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry. Moons relationship to both makes the cross-pollination a natural one. We tried probably over 20 different bass sounds for that, says Murty. With an engagement imploding in the most high-impact way see the sinewy DRUNK OVER YOU Moon sought higher ground. . In Canada, the track reached the top 10 of the Canada Country chart and number 74 on the Canadian Hot 100. So what is the meaning behind Niko's breakout single? When Brown formed Sir Rosevelt with Niko and Ben Simonetti, it pushed Moons experimental tendencies even further, melding country, pop and EDM. Content. The two began co-writing, and Moon became a regular collaborator, credited on five #1 Zac Brown Band hits: "Loving You Easy," "Homegrown," "Beautiful Drug" and "Keep Me In Mind" plus "Heavy Is The Head," which topped the rock charts with Chris Cornell singing lead. 5 . Moon enjoyed the success, but yearned for more as a musician. And they were meticulous, too, about the bass. Good Time experienced its own evolution, starting in early 2018 when Moon (who, as a co-author of several Zac Brown Band hits, was acting strictly as a songwriter at the time) and Jordan Minton (You Got Em All) brought their guitars to the home studio of producer-songwriter-guitarist Mark Trussell (Blake Shelton, LadyAntebellum). The bone-rattling synth bass tones and the ricky-ticky sound of programmed snare in Niko Moon 's debut single, "Good Time," are sure to rouse the ire . Niko Moon's debut album, Good Time is available everywhere today, August 27th. I would get it and watch YouTube videos to learn how to play. When an Atlanta booking agent offered him $200 a night, and allowed him to mix his original music in with covers songs, it was a no-brainer. Sitting across from country singer/songwriter Niko Moon, the words "GOOD TIME" are inescapable, peeking through the threads above his knees. When Niko was 10, his mom picked up a job with a temporary staffing company in Douglasville, and it was in the new location that Niko took up music on his own. Music, cars, school. [6] He originally wrote the song planning to pitch it to other country artists, but ultimately wound up keeping the song for himself when he began working on his album. All Rights Reserved. No Sad Songs 2. Its also a way of life for Moon, an adventurous artist, writer and musician with an enduring optimism and a flair for challenging boundaries. Check out the schedule below for more details, check back for updates to the schedule, and get your Niko Moon Tour as soon as possible! And shes incredible at seeing those little areas that you could squeeze a little bit more out of.. I thought that by doing that, it would help me get over it and like two years later, I was still sadder than I had ever been. andong_eden. In fact, it draws a laugh. Sam Hunt, Jason Aldean and Kane Brown are among the artists whove fused country and hip-hop over the last decade, though its rarely been accomplished so slyly and seamlessly as Moon does it in Good Time. "They're not professional, but they love to do it. The songwriter had originally written it to shop around for other country singers. August 27, 2021 / in Blog, First Impression, New Music, News by Caleigh DeCaprio. The instrumentation always has evolved and changed, and the tones and the sounds and all that stuff always has changed, he suggests. Niko Moon. Moon knows that firsthand as well. His first experience as a band member came playing rudimentary bass for a local punk group. "I don't even know if you can put a name on what that is. Item Number (DPCI): 244-05-1614. Catch the country star live on-stage in 2023. Even if it takes all night, al night. Growing up, music filled the house, and Moon spent . I love John [Prine]s thought process in writing a song, Moon says. The track promotes having fun with your friends and focusing on the sweeter aspects of life, such as sitting around a campfire, playing the guitar, and drinking with your loved ones. 03/25/2020. All tracks are written by Niko Moon, Anna Moon, and Joshua Murty, except where noted. "With Maren Morris and Kane Brown, theyre doing so well with the progressive country artists," Moon says. [2][3] He wrote all but one of the album's songs with his wife, Anna, and Joshua Murty, with whom he also produced the album. What do I want to say? I dont want it to sound like hes signing a song I wroteI want it to sound like they are coming from him.. Musical Artist: Niko Moon. I had that epiphany people have, like What am I doing? Getting through heartbreak isnt through a bottle. Terms and Conditions | "I slept like a baby all night long. That attitude is apparent in the EP, a judiciously layered synthesis of his Georgia roots, pairing Atlanta-bred hip-hop and rural-fed traditional country, two genres that were considered incompatible not that long ago. Niko Moon with MusicRow Magazine owner/publisher Sherod Robertson, The way I like to look at songwriting is when I write with an artist, I like to almost become that artist as much as I can. Photo: Matthew Berinato. The songs mix of city beats and country themes is certain to draw some naysayers on ultra-opinionated social platforms, but its also likely to resonate with different populations. Niko absolutely blew my expectations away! Listen to GOOD TIME, out now: https://NM.lnk.to/GOODTIMEepYTChorus:We just tryna catch a good timeEven if it takes all nightPass that bottle round the campfireSippin apple pie moonshineYeah, we pickin on them guitars just rightEverybody singin Dixieland DelightLike a bobber on a wet lineWe just tryna catch a good timeListen On:Apple Music: https://NM.lnk.to/GOODTIMEepYT/applemusicSpotify: https://NM.lnk.to/GOODTIMEepYT/spotifyiTunes: https://NM.lnk.to/GOODTIMEepYT/itunesAmazon Music: https://NM.lnk.to/GOODTIMEepYT/amazonmusicPandora: https://NM.lnk.to/GOODTIMEepYT/pandoraYouTube Music: https://NM.lnk.to/GOODTIMEepYT/youtubemusic Subscribe to Niko Moons YouTube channel: https://NM.lnk.to/ProfileYT/youtubeConnect With Niko: Instagram: https://NM.lnk.to/ProfileYT/instagramTikTok: https://NM.lnk.to/ProfileYT/tik-tokTwitter: https://NM.lnk.to/ProfileYT/twitterFacebook: https://NM.lnk.to/ProfileYT/facebookNewsletter: https://smarturl.it/NikoMoonSignUp?IQid=ytWebsite: https://NM.lnk.to/ProfileYT/officialsite #NikoMoon #GoodTime #CountryMusic #BehindTheVideohttp://vevo.ly/Dw1EAN Makes your problems disappear. In an interview with The Boot, Moon explained the origin story of his debut single. Our library also contains a few other Moon songs, includes 25. The singer-songwriter is on-stage in 2023 and tickets for all cities and dates are available now. However, by that point, he knew he wanted to pursue music. Read reviews and buy Niko Moon - Good Time (CD) at Target. In an interview with The Boot, Moon explained the origin story of his debut single. Sony Music Nashville his first choice for a label signed Moon within a week of an audition in chairman/CEO Randy Goodmans office. Niko Moon; Photo credit: Matthew Berinato. [11][12] In Canada, the song debuted at number 81 on the Canadian Hot 100 the week of January 16, 2021 before leaving the next week. Prior to releasing his "Good Time" EP, Moon had worked as a songwriter for country powerhouses such as the Zac Brown Band and Rascal Flatts. [1], Moon released "Good Time" as his debut single in 2020, and the song reached the top of Billboard Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts in 2021. Its a really simple message that I want to bring to the world of country music, which is, Life is short, have a good time, he says. All Rights Reserved. Niko Moon Matthew Berinato. "And then about a year later, when I started making my album, I remembered that song," he toldThe Boot in March 2020. For more information on how we use your data, see the links below. Country newcomer Niko Moon is toasting a big career milestone, as the release date for his debut album gets . Prior to releasing his debut album, Moon worked as a songwriter for various country music artists, including Zac Brown Band and Dierks Bentley. Shes great at taking an idea that is kind of there and finding parts that can be really just pushed to the next level, notes Murty. They also spent weeks blending work from a human drummer with the programming, then tossed that part because it didnt quite match the vision. This website is operated by a ticket broker.Ticket prices are set by third-party sellers and may be above or below face value.We are not affiliated with nor endorsed by Niko Moon. Moon released "Good Time" as his debut single in 2020, and the song reached the top of Billboard Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts in 2021. So we just gonna stay right here and let the world go by. Software Format: CD. So with my music I wanted it to reflect how I grew up, with music that hits hard but is super country.. He grew up in Douglasville, Ga., a town of about 30,000 near the Chattahoochee River, as well as a scant 20 miles to the club scene in downtown Atlanta. Six songs or so into the project, Moon pulled out Good Time during a cowriting session with Murty and his wife, jazz-pop artist Anna Moon, and they agreed that a few alterations could make it appropriate for Nikos album. 1 On MusicRow Chart For Third Time With Going, Going, Gone, Nashville SC Teams Up With Johnny Cash Estate For Man In Black Alternate Jersey. 21. I was really looking forward to this concert, and I knew it would be good. She Ain't You 9. She welcomes your feedback at, https://musicrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/MusicRow-header-logo-Mar19B.png, On The Row: Niko Moon Talks "Good Time" And Making Music With A Positive Impact. Niko Moon is set to release his debut album, Good Time, on Aug. 27. Moon caught the music bug in high school, often swiping his fathers guitar to learn how to play. he says. But not necessarily Samford. "No other plans other than relax / We ain't worried about tomorrow from where we at," he sings at the close of the first verse. The song was built on just three chords, while the storyline set around a rural campfire incorporated ultra-country elements, including a reference to the Alabama classic Dixieland Delight and apple pie moonshine, a sugary version of a biting liquor thats as potent as a Long Island iced tea. 2021 . The whole point in the song is that you have this feeling of a community coming together. In 2019, he released his first album, Good Time, including songs "Paradise To Me," "Drunk Over You," and the platinum certified hit "Good Time." Last Call 5. "We just tryna catch a good time / Even if it takes all night / Pass that bottle 'round the campfire," Moon sings in the opening chorus. His savvy mixture of country twang, pop vibes, and hip-hop beats gave him plenty of crossover appeal, and, following an EP of the same name, he now expands his signature sound into a full-length on the all-caps GOOD TIME LP. "When I first saw live music, I felt that crazy, enigmatic feeling like I was connected to something bigger," he says. With the title track setting the pace, "Drunk Over You" weaves a languid Dobro and gang vocals over a trippy bass-and-drums format. "I don't do 'sad songs,'" he told Lyric Magazinein March. He explained, "I thought, 'You know, if a line or two was changed here and a line or two was changed there, and we sped it up and kind of put my vibe on it, this would be a really great song for the album and would fit in well with all the other songs.'" ". Click the link in my bio! PARADISE TO ME Lyrics. how much do guests on morning joe get paid; orthopedic medical terminology breakdown; was john dickinson a loyalist; tower climbing jobs salary; the bishop's school faculty Listen to GOOD TIME, out now: https://NM.lnk.to/GOODTIMEepYT Show more Niko Moon - Event Tickets. That, Moon says, is "super-intentional. The label sent Good Time to AM/FM radio on Feb. 24, and it first appeared on the New & Active chart dated Mar. Small-town life itself has evolved: access to modern media has brought more cross-pollination of urban and country cultures, affecting fashion and slang, too. The drums and bass are Atlanta and everything above it is Douglasville, he describes the music on his upcoming album, which he crafted with his wife, Anna Moon, a pop artist signed with Monument Records. I just remember clicking through so many we were like, Ah, none of these work and then we finally found one, and we never thought about it again., In the end, Good Time lists five songwriters, which Moon sees as an appropriate development for a song that features a cluster of friends around a campfire. "Good Time" is a track on his forthcoming genre-testing debut EP, a moment he wanted to benchmark with tattoos: "GOOD" on his right leg, "TIME" on his left.
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