An appreciation for Kid Cudi, Doja Cat, and Mac Miller brought Nys and Glass Lord together during their time at the University of Southern California. When they returned from their summer vacation in California, they were inspired to create ‘Moonlight,’ a laid-back ambient summer tune.
The mood, tone, and feel of the tune along with the lyrics make it ideal for those late summer nights and lilac evenings. It will undoubtedly find its way onto car-ride playlists this season. The gentle laid-back melodies are wonderfully complemented with a lively disco-Esque baseline and a catchy melodic guitar riff, both of which flow perfectly with the soft ambient vocals.
Overall, this song possesses all of the characteristics of a nostalgic 2017 alt-pop/vaporwave hit. The dreamy arrangement compensates for the generic lyrics, and the vocals compliment the track’s tone; it’s a strong 7/10.