Moonchild (Niki album) explained

Moonchild
Type:Studio
Artist:Niki
Cover:Moonchild cover.png
Recorded:2018–2019
Prev Title:Wanna Take This Downtown?
Prev Year:2019
Next Title:Nicole
Next Year:2022

Moonchild (stylized as MOONCHILD) is the debut studio album by Indonesian singer-songwriter Niki. It was released on 10 September 2020 by 88rising and 12Tone Music.

Background

This album was composed over the course of two years.[1] It has been described as a concept album.[2] The album is divided into three parts. According to a press release from 12Tone Music, these three parts represent three lunar phases of self-exploration: crescent moon (innocence, curiosity, embarking); half-moon/eclipse (loss of hope, disillusionment); and the full moon (self-discovery, strength).[3]

Speaking on the title of the album, Zefanya stated in an interview with Hypebae[4]

Release and promotion

The album was originally scheduled to be released in late 2019, but was pushed back a year later on 10 September 2020.[5] [6] The album's first single, "Switchblade" was released on 2 April 2020. The album's second single, "Selene" was released on 16 July 2020.[7] [8] The third and final single from the album, "Lose" was released on 13 August 2020.

On 10 October 2020, Zefanya held a virtual livestream concert titled the Moonchild Experience.[9] [10] It was streamed on YouTube for global audiences and KASKUS TV for Indonesian viewers.[11]

In January 2021, Zefanya collaborated with clothing brand Guess, releasing clothing inspired by the album.[12]

Track listing

Credits adapted from Spotify.[13]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Singh . Surej . NIKI releases her debut album, 'Moonchild' . NME . en . 10 September 2020.
  2. Web site: NIKI's debut album 'MOONCHILD is out now . InqPOP! . en . 12 September 2020.
  3. Web site: Preorder "MOONCHILD" by NIKI. New album coming September 10. . 12 Tone Music . en . 11 August 2020.
  4. Web site: De Leon . Pauline . BAEwatch: NIKI . HYPEBAE . 10 September 2020.
  5. Web site: Arunarsirakul . Alissa . 88rising's Pop Star NIKI Previews Her Forthcoming Album With 'wanna take this downtown?' EP / Ones To Watch . Ones To Watch . 20 May 2019.
  6. Web site: Tanskul . Nicky . NIKI releases her ambitious debut album 'MOONCHILD' . Asia Live 365 . 11 September 2020.
  7. Web site: Global Artist NIKI releases new single 'Switchblade' . InqPOP! . en . 2 April 2020.
  8. Web site: Global artist Niki releases new single 'Selene' . InqPOP! . en . 16 July 2020.
  9. Web site: Rose . Jordan . Watch NIKI's Moonchild Experience Livestream Performance . Complex . en . 9 October 2020.
  10. Web site: Moonchild Experience: NIKI to present livestream concert . The Jakarta Post . en . 6 October 2020.
  11. Web site: Idris . A.Azim . NIKI announces 'Moonchild Experience' concert livestream . NME . en . 5 October 2020.
  12. Web site: De Leon . Pauline . GUESS Taps 88rising's NIKI for 'Moonchild'-Themed Capsule . HYPEBAE . 7 January 2021.
  13. Web site: MOONCHILD - NIKI . Spotify.