Chang31ing is back with another remix of a song debuting this year! His take on Thrack’s “Never Give Up” kicks up the energy levels to nuclear with the faster tempo, synth bass, and stabbing synth pads. He makes liberal use of vocal effects, creating an ambient texture of reverberated, side-chain pumped, and droning background vocals, very reminiscent of the wastelands from Fallout Equestria. It’s a lovely tribute to the original while also striking out own and re-envisioning the song.
Lukas Graham – Off To See The World (SAWMASTER Remix) | Progressive House
SAWMASTER’s remixes are fire, and if you haven’t heard their take on Lukas Graham’s “Off To See the World” from the 2017 MLP movie, you’re missing out. The verse are graced with the soft pulses of epiano and the steady subtle rhythm of shakers. The chorus is pumping with huge synth leads and the classic kick and snare associated with house. The transitions are great too, with the snare building up energy leading into the chorus, and a great fake-out with all the instruments dropping off before the second verse. It’s a certified banger for sure.
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Nicolas Dominique – The Star Maker | Trance
Contemplating the creation of stars brings a flood of contrasting images, including massive celestial explosions and softly glittering veils of cosmic light, Nicolas Dominique’s recently released track “The Star Maker” seamlessly depicts these contrasts. Soft, ambient strings and pads paint a broad ethereal landscape, while bold percussion and rumbling basslines keep the creative energy flowing. Immerse yourself in this ethereal sea of sound and gaze in awe as light shatters the darkness of the nighttime sky.
Vylet Pony – Creature City | Electro Swing
With “Creature City” Vylet brings us an upbeat and swingy track that just digs straight into your memory to stay there. The blend of electro swing elements with glitched music elements and vocals intertwines perfectly to deliver us this story about a creature trying to find its place in the world. The song immediately manages you to hook you with its opening and not let you out of its influence even after it has concluded, so make sure to add this wonderful mix of styles to your earworm catalogue!
Ethan Toavs – The Great Big Adventure! | Orchestral
One of Ethan’s works from last year, “The Great Big Adventure” is a fantastic orchestral work which fills the listener with warmth and the courage to take on whatever awaits. It opens with plucked arpeggios of a harpsichord and long, drawn out piano tones, but quickly building, with strings joining the ostinato, low brass adding tension, and percussion driving the pace forward. At the midpoint, it completely flourishes with full orchestra and woodwind trills galore. It’s a lovely tune and feels very fitting for this time of year.
SCR4TCHK4T ft. hittcell – usuktwi | Digicore
SCR4TCHK4T and hittcell teamed up a while back to deliver a hyperpop diss track, “usuktwi,” sung from Moondancer’s perspective, and oh boy, it does not hold back any punches! With lyrics like “you ain’t got time”, “didn’t say goodbye”, and “reeling in the silence of despair”, it really captures the strains of a friendship falling apart. The lyrics aren’t the only thing punchy either—its strong kick and trap snare beat blend excellently with the auto-tuned vocals, and are completed with tons of glitch goodness. It’s a fantastic banger complete with excellent story telling.
Magicked – The Bookmakers | Electronic
Magicked is back with an incredible track created for the final Dust Car race earlier this year. “The Bookmakers” evokes a powerful feeling of nostalgia mixed with hopefulness, and it is laced with an amazing variety of sounds – detuned piano, chrips, marimba, harp, and groovy bass line. And don’t get me started with the vocal sampling! There’s everything in here from the “[my] little pony” theme to the sea ponies “shoo-be-do.” An absolute delight to listen to, especially for fans of pony chops.
Mane in Green – Onward | Orchestral
Mane in Green always manages to bring sceneries and stories to life in one’s mind through their orchestral storytelling, and “Onward” is no exception to this. The full range orchestral sound slowly guides you onto its path and takes you passenger on its journey. While it was created as part of a larger context with Mane in Green’s awakening album, Onward easily can stand on its own with its uplifting and almost heroic sound, so give it a listen!
PumpkinZ – Thinking About Life | Future Bass
PumpkinZ delivers you a highly energetic yet still calming listening experience with this lovely track. With a beginning on the slower side, the pace picks up with the first drop to make excellent use out of its high BPM while still maintaining a soothing aspect throughout the whole length. Make sure to give it a listen to give your ears some relaxation with this song!
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