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Dutch-born, Nashville-based DJ, producer, and songwriter MOONLGHT<\/strong> is influencing the evolution of electronic music by blending classic nostalgia with cutting-edge production. Known offstage as acclaimed music talent Stefan Schonewille, he has quickly emerged as one of EDM\u2019s most exciting new voices. MOONLGHT explores creative boundaries and offers a fresh take on modern electronic music with each release and performance.<\/p>\n What sets MOONLGHT apart isn\u2019t just his ability to make people dance, it\u2019s his vision. He transforms iconic classic rock and country records<\/a> into high-energy dance anthems that bridge generations. His recent remix of Trace Adkins\u2019 \u201cHonky Tonk Badonkadonk<\/strong><\/a>\u201d<\/strong> blends country grit with EDM energy, and its strong reception proves his talent for turning any classic into a rhythmic dance anthem.<\/p>\n More from Spin:<\/p>\n His mission? To connect people through timeless songs reimagined with a modern twist.<\/p>\n MOONLGHT\u2019s breakout came in 2024 with a series of iconic TikTok flips. His remix of \u201cFree Bird\u201d went viral, followed by a rework of \u201cThere She Goes<\/a>\u201d (with CYRIL and The La\u2019s), which gained significant traction on TikTok and drew widespread attention on the platform\u2019s viral charts. That momentum translated to tens of millions of streams and landed him major festival spots at Stagecoach<\/strong>, Beyond Wonderland<\/strong>, and EDC Las Vegas<\/strong>, marking a true breakthrough year.<\/p>\n \u201cOne standout moment that sticks with me is when a fan recognized me in person before I\u2019d even played a show as MOONLGHT,\u201d he said during an interview. \u201cThat was a turning point where I realized, \u2018Okay, this is starting to become something real.\u201d<\/p>\n With musical roots shaped by legends like John Fogerty, Jimi Hendrix, and Lynyrd Skynyrd, MOONLGHT channels classic influence through a future-forward lens. As a member of the songwriting collective Pacific<\/em>, Schonewille has earned billions of streams behind the scenes. But through MOONLGHT, he\u2019s building something uniquely personal.<\/p>\n Following his recent move to Nashville, a packed festival schedule, and new music on the horizon, MOONLGHT is more focused than ever. \u201cI\u2019m feeling the best I\u2019ve ever felt,\u201d he shares. \u201cI want people to hear these songs and remember the good times. Or better yet, create new ones.\u201d<\/p>\n Be sure to check out MOONLGHT\u2019s official remix of \u201cHonky Tonk Badonkadonk\u201d below and connect with him on Instagram @moonlght<\/a>.<\/p>\n https:\/\/traceadkins.ffm.to\/honkytonk2025<\/a><\/p>\n SPIN Magazine newsroom and editorial staff were not involved in the creation of this content<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n To see our running list of the top 100 greatest rock stars of all time, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n