Nick Moon, the LA-based post-punk artist, just dropped his latest satirical surf-rock gem called "Setting Sun." And honestly? It’s pretty wild.
This track is moody yet frenetic – like trying to surf during an existential crisis. Moon takes aim at America’s widening class divide, but he does it with this deceptively chill summer groove that’s punctuated by clashing instruments.
You can hear the influences clearly: Lou Reed’s deadpan delivery, David Byrne’s quirky intellectualism, and Tom Waits’ theatrical grit all swirling together.
According to Nick Moon himself, "Musically and lyrically, nothing is sacred, and everything is meant to be played with." That philosophy definitely shines through on "Setting Sun," especially with lyrics like "you’re going out of style/so babe you better run/I’ll meet you at the setting sun" delivered in his signature theatrical sing-talk style.
"Setting Sun" could be – and should be – an instant classic. It’s got that witty wordplay reminiscent of Queens of the Stone Age with equally fuzzed-out energy.
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This is just the first taste of his upcoming debut album, Who is the Bone Man. The record promises to blend post-punk, noise rock, and experimental dance music – ambitious territory for sure.
But Moon seems bold enough to pull it off in his quest to create punk music you can actually dance to. Bold claim, but we’re here for it.
