Are you a fan of epic quests? Thrilling new lore? Roll playing games involving d20s? Then you, dearest filly, should tune into the latest installment of Power Metal Cartoon Horse! In this next edition of El Nulevoe’s series, Princess Celestia forms an alliance with the king of Griffonstone to retrieve… *checks notes* …hot sauce, and stop King Sombra in the process. Expect incredible story telling, shredding guitars, screaming vocals, and a ton of fun overall.
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Drixale – The world to burn (VIP) | Pop
Sinister. Sadistic. Evil. These are not the words normal ponies associate with MLP, but Drixale’s Opaline themed track strikes that dark vibe perfectly, matching Opaline’s quest to become a fire-alicorn. The track opens with a mellow, high pitched synth taunting you before jumping in to an entrancing bass line with sharp, piercing claps. The deep, low vocals bring out the terrifying energy of its lyrics about nightmares, power, obsession, and of course, the world burning. This beat will definitely haunt you on your way through your fandom adventures.
Blackened Blue – Stranger Changer | Alt Rock
Blackened Blue’s first release this year is a peppy rock song with a message about power dynamics, facades, and corruption, all loosely connected to the metaphor of seeing through a changeling’s disguise. The guitars and bass form a warm texture with the extra crisp drums delivering the punch. The guitar solo in the second half kicks some serious tail, and when it drops out, it’ll leave you with a powerful feeling of emptiness. It’s a great track overall; keep up the good work!
Sofia Wylie – Iconic (Tune Twister Remix) | UK Hardcore
Are you ready for the Bridlewoodstock after rave? Tune Twister sure is with this banging UK hardcore remix of “Iconic” from G5. It stays to the original song, extending it with an absolutely ferocious bass line and stronger kick. Ruby Jubilee’s voice (sung by Sofia Wylie) stands out with additional clarity, allowing you to hear her voice’s lower register form an exquisitely beautiful harmony! The track is an absolute bop and will make for a great time on any dance floor.
GAZINGMOON – ComeOut | Witch House
We all know Fluttershy as a kind and caring character, but does she have a darker side? One of our fandom’s newest musicians, GAZINGMOON, explores this idea in their track, “ComeOut.” It’s quiet, creepy, sinister, and features extremely crunched samples of Fluttershy screaming. The arpeggiating pads and extremely tight snare add to the eerie feel–this is not the kind of house you normally hear, so make sure to check out its unique soundscape (unless you’re too scared to)!
Pagan Pegasus – Color Bass Dishwasher [Epic Wub Time Remixed] | Color Bass
Are you holding out for remixes of 2012 classics? Well, here’s one that you probably weren’t expecting! Epic Wub Time: Musicians of Ponyville by Alligator Tub Productions has gotten a facelift with Pagan Pegasus reusing its dialogue and visuals over an all new color bass track! This new banger really fuses together elements from both classical and EDM traditions–the track opens with strings carrying the track before it transitions into its epic kick, snare, and bass of course! Towards the end, it also bumps up the intensity by moving from its duple beat into triplets, making it feel even faster before. Make sure to put this one on full blast and let us know if it actually cleans your dishes.
Thrack – Never Give Up (Feat. CantoAcrylic & Tall Pine) | Folk
Thrack has teamed up with Canto and Tall Pine to make a warm and hopeful track set in the Fallout Equestria universe. It opens with Pine going ham on a sick mandolin riff before Canto and Thrack take turns singing inspiring lyrics about never “give[ing] up the fight” even if it costs them everything. Towards the end, their voices join together briefly to modulate to a different key, and it’s absolutely heavenly. The instrumentation is also incredibly lush with guitar, banjo, mandolin, and even some glockenspiel. All together, this song’s sure to help you smile even through the darkest of times.
Abdul Hakiim – Babs Seed (covering Daniel Ingram) | Metal
Are you ready to cope with childhood bullying by screaming about it? Then look no further than Abdul Hakiim’s cover of Babs Seed from Season 3 of Friendship is Magic. The song alternates from soft, male vocals over mellow guitar lines to disgruntled screams over heavy drums and shredding, sometimes back to back between stanzas! The stylistic contrast is incredible, and it’s paired with the original visuals distorted to hammer home that vibe. It’s a must listen for MLP metal fans.
Daniel Ingram – The Pony I Want To Be (Electrokaplosion Remix) | House
ElectroKaplosion brings us some heartfelt vibes with this remix of Daniel Ingram’s “The Pony I want to Be.” Its addictively simple, but highly danceable synths form the backbone of the track while keeping the slower tempo of the original, giving it a subdued yet energetic feel. Kapolosion cleverly uses a lowered version of Diamond Tiara’s voice for background vocals, adding so much depth and character. You’ll definitely be waving your hooves for this one when you hear it!
PumpkinZ – Twilight | Neurohop
PumpkinZ’s “Twilight” is a really interesting electronic track which fuses many different genres and styles. It opens with lush electronic piano balanced with a harsher plucked synth before rolling into an attention grabbing bass line seductively modulating between pitches over a lo-fi like groove. The middle section offers something completely different with its reverb-washed strings and flute before returning to its earlier section. Overall, it’s relaxing while simultaneously demanding your attention, making for a unique experience.
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