Moods & Nic Hanson - Music Never Looks So Good

Moods & Nic Hanson Set the Night in Motion with ‘Music Never Looked So Good’.

Moods and Nic Hanson have reconnected to deliver an electrifying synth-funk odyssey with their latest single, ‘Music Never Looked So Good’. Following their previous collaboration on Moods’ 2021 single Sinner, the pair once again demonstrates their remarkable chemistry, effortlessly fusing bubbly synth bleeps, deep underwater chords and a hypnotic bounce into a track that is both expansive and driving.
Nic Hanson’s smooth vocals glide over the high-energy, high-octane beat, establishing the perfect moonlight mood – one ideally suited to packed dance floors and late-night drives. The song itself is a veritable sonic journey, opening with delicate layers of shimmering synthesiser arpeggios that gradually give way to a pulsating bassline and intricately woven percussion. Ethereal vocal snippets and unexpected electronic flourishes punctuate the arrangement, creating dynamic shifts that mirror the natural ebb and flow of a moonlit night.
Building on a string of standout collaborations – including ‘Good Vibrations’ with HIGH HØØPS, ‘All For You’ with Wayne Snow and ‘Treat U Good’ featuring Noah Slee, Lyriya and Meron – Moods continues to push the boundaries of funk, soul and R&B-infused electronica. Since his debut album, the Rotterdam-based producer has carved out a distinct sonic identity by balancing tight, rhythmic precision with expansive, genre-blurring soundscapes. His jazz-inspired, live-recorded album Music Ruined My Life cemented his reputation, while his recent releases showcase an ever-evolving artistry that is as fresh as it is timeless.

Equally at home on mainstream radio and curated tastemaker playlists, ‘Music Never Looked So Good’ marks another milestone in Moods’ ever-growing catalogue of future-funk anthems.