Moonlight And Muzak / Woman Make Man

Moonlight and Muzak was released in 1979 as a single by the British project M, the brainchild of musician and producer Robin Scott. Emerging from the post-punk and new wave era, the track was crafted as a sophisticated, synth-driven commentary on the pervasive nature of elevator music and the superficiality of modern media landscapes. Scott, drawing on his background in art school and his interest in avant-garde production, sought to blend pop sensibilities with a detached, robotic vocal delivery that mirrored the song's cynical thematic focus.

The record gained attention for its sleek, electronic production which stood in contrast to the guitar-heavy rock dominating the late 1970s charts. While M is most widely remembered for the international smash hit Pop Muzik, this release served as a distinct follow-up that cemented Scott's reputation for high-concept, danceable electronic music. Critics of the time noted its clever arrangement and its role in bridging the gap between underground electronic experimentation and mainstream radio success.