In 2021, ‘Good Time’ by Niko Moon was a “triple-platinum breakout hit” although, I confess it didn’t impact on my musical radar at the time which only goes to prove that I’m not a bottles around the camp-fire type of guy. Listening to the song now it is easy to understand the appeal of endorsing a party mood and letting the dismal news in the ‘real’ world go hang.
Five years on, Moon is still an optimist although says that he is a little more grounded and actively immersed in family life. In Rich Man his personal wealth is measured in terms of the love he earns rather than the dollars he amasses in his bank account.
He advocates living the dream and vacations figure high on his lifestyle tips (see Take It Slow and Lakeside Summer )
Based on the songs here, Moon is thankful for the good life he’s built for himself and doesn’t appear to be losing much sleep over those less fortunate. It’s therefore reassuring to learn that he and his wife launched the Happy Cowboy Foundation, a non-profit to help people access affordable or free therapy. This altruistic gesture is laudable but based on his musical style he chooses and the carefree philosophy he endorses, he still sounds too Kid Rock-esque for my liking.
Unlike Kid Rock, Niko Moon has not publically declared his political views so I’m prepared to give him the benefit of the doubt. Nevertheless his boast that he has never released a sad song raises some alarm bells for me and suggests that his positivity is based too heavily on a blinkered view of the world.
