Painters & Poets fly onto the scene with their debut song, Follow! P&P is a supergroup consisting of Acouste Wholenote and SlightlyAmiss, the former being the primary lyricist. Follow is a beautiful rock song that depicts a scenario between Scootaloo and Rainbow Dash, where the former sits about all upset about the fact that she can’t fly… yet. For a good chunk of the track, it’s lead by an acoustic guitar, with the occasional burst of distorted guitars in the chorus, though the song finally comes to life after the second chorus, where the guitars come in full force, even throwing in a couple admirable solos! The song closes out with some nice closure, showing that Scootaloo can, in fact, fly and chase her dreams. What a great first impression this group has left us!
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MelodyBrony – DreamCatcher | Melodic Hardcore
Another song from MelodyBrony’s debut album ORIGINS has arrived! This one is about Rainbow Dash dreaming about becoming a WonderBolt, cementing it as a sequel to his other song about the latter. Unlike the other songs on the album, this one showcases MB actually singing for once, and his voice sounds somber and fits the tone of the song well. The instrumental is very driving and powerful, and keeps the pedal to the metal, after each verse; it’s a perfect fit for a pony like Rainbow Dash. Gotta hand it to this guy for being as prolific as he is!
SCRATON – Sky’s The Limit (Loyalty) | Trap
The next step in SCRATON’s Mane 6 themed tracks is Sky’s The Limit (Loyalty)! This trap tune is full of beats and basslines that hit hard, as well as some lovely female vocals. The production here is top-notch; it’s no wonder he has 101K subscribers! Only two more in this series of elemental songs remain…
[ASOS] Niłch’i Poni – Skies Ablush | Liquid Drum & Bass
Prepare yourself for 6 minutes of pure beauty. Track 15 from A State of Sugar: Brownie is Niłch’i Poni’s contribution Skies Ablush, a liquid drum & bass banger that combines soft and heavy elements in a unique fashion. The core of the song revolves around soft piano chords and a melody created with a chopped up female vocal sample while a fast-paced beat surrounds it. During the breakdown, the music turns sombre and shows off the use of oriental-esque instruments on top of the spectacularly crafted atmosphere. It’s so unique and blissful to listen to, like you’ve been transported to another world. This is just one of possibly many beautiful tracks on the compilation, which releases on March 6th!
Spikey Wikey – No Apologies | House
The king is back. You heard it here first. It’s always a treat getting a new track from the owner of Cider Party himself, Spikey Wikey. No Apologies is one half of his release No Apologies/All Good, with the former track being today’s subject. This house piece takes influence from the 90s with its melody and drum samples as well as a simple drum break before the drop comes. Compared to most other forms of EDM, it’s not quite as heavy, but the pure bouncy vibe that comes from this track is something to be admired. Like a trip back in time!
Liam King – Lock & Booker Smith | Soundtrack
This piece feels like something straight out of an RPG game. Lock & Booker Smith is a collection of two songs from Liam King’s latest EP, UNCANON:Wasteland. The first half is Lock Smith, a soft orchestral piece that features prominent use of a piano riff with some soft strings accompanied with a visual of a pony standing in a brutal snowstorm. After fading out, Booker’s Fault begins, completely changing up the feel. This half of the piece trades orchestral instruments for brooding electronic sounds. The processed drum beat and dark synths playing in the background gives off the feeling of travelling around in a dank dungeon. Despite their different identities, the tracks fit greatly together!
The Empty Tomb – Canterlot Funk | Future Funk
Need some fandom-based future funk in your life? That’s exactly what Canterlot Funk’s here for. Based around a sample of And The Beat Goes On by The Whispers, the song depicts a futuristic Canterlot, where Rarity plans to set up a boutique somewhere in the bustling city. This track does a great job at taking an old sample and playing around with it to make it sound like it came from the future!
Nyancat380 – Empty Inside | Trap
Even the happiest souls show signs of sadness every now and again. Empty Inside is Nyancat380’s latest track, and consists of a chilled out trap beat set to some sad synth chords and 8-bit styled leads. The use of an image of a cheery Pinkie Pie in front of the emotional piece makes for a big juxtaposition of two completely different moods. It makes you wonder if Pinkie’s happy demeanour is just a mask for deeper and darker things inside of her…
Altius Volantis – Winter Is Coming | Hybrid Orchestal
Prepare yourselves, everypony! Winter is coming! Altius Volantis’ latest track is the official anthem for the Snowfall Ponymeet of 2020, located in Poland. The song starts out with an orchestral intro that builds up before culminating with Twilight announcing that Winter is on the way. We’re then thrust into another build up, this one mostly consisting of electronic synths and drums, eventually ending with a wind sound along with some bells, giving the track a really Wintery feeling.
MirroredReality – Kirin | Psytrance
MirroredReality returns with their first track of the year: a piece about the Kirin, aptly titled… Kirin. It’s a psytrance track with plenty of tribal elements that fit their little tribe perfectly well. Ambient nature noises, orchestral instruments and tribal drums are added into the mix, making for a unique change of pace from typical trance music. The part in the middle is especially noteworthy, right from the soft breakdown to the reintroduction of EDM elements. This track will make you feel relaxed yet bouncy at the same time!
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