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| Released | 10 September 2020 | |||
| Recorded | 2018–2019 | |||
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| Length | 34:51 | |||
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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.
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]
The word “moonchild” came to me when I was going through a phase of being up at ungodly hours of the night strictly to write music. I realized how much more energized and stimulated I felt at night compared to the day, and I referred to myself as some “child of the moon” because of it."
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]
Credits adapted from Spotify. [13]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Wide Open (Foreword)" |
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| 2:59 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 2. | "Switchblade" |
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| 3:24 |
| 3. | "Nightcrawlers" |
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| 3:27 |
| 4. | "Selene" |
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| 3:17 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 5. | "Tide" |
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| 3:04 |
| 6. | "Pandemonium" |
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| 3:47 |
| 7. | "Lose" |
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| 4:16 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 8. | "Plot Twist" | Zefanya |
| 3:27 |
| 9. | "If There's Nothing Left..." |
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| 3:30 |
| 10. | "Drive On" |
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| 3:37 |
| Total length: | 34:51 | |||
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