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Voodoo Pup – Parasite | Pop

Making a big splash onto the scene, Voodoo Pup unveils Parasite, an incredible Chrysalis-themed album! Each track brings something fun and new to the overall compilation with a style not often heard in the modern fandom. The vocal performances throughout are top-notch, and the compositions are dark and edgy, perfectly complimenting the villainess for whom they are written.

Face Value – The first song on the album easily hooks in listeners with catchy pop synths and Dangerous Moonlight’s incredible vocal performance. A haunting metal guitar lead perfectly accents the overbearingly evil soundscape while the lyrics showoff several clever plays on words with the changeling queen and how her “face value ain’t worth a dime”.

Be My Only (feat. Michael Picher) – this jazzy, old-timey lounge singer song once again features Dangerous Moonlight’s smooth and tempting vocals. Adding influence from notable fandom composer Michael Picher, “Be My Only” is driven by a great piano composition, accompanying band, and features a crazy instrumental that will have you moving!

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vul – Flutterbutter | Trap/Hip-hop

Content Warning: profanity!

vul might be new to the fandom music scene, but with a full album and active release schedule, they are definitely a talent to watch! “Flutterbutter” comes at you quick with a mountain of hard-hitting lyrics, all performed through AI voicing. The track is impressive both for the writing, trap beat, and the extensive work in coordinating all the AI chops with hip-hop flow! vul announced a hip-hop album is in the works so be sure to watch out for that!

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Koron Korak – Canterlot Night Yoga | Ambient/Delta Waves

It is rare to find a fandom song made for specific purposes, and pretty cool that there’s a song designated for yoga (or simply peaceful background vibes). Koron Korak strikes the perfect balance of pulsating waveforms with drawn-out chords to elicit movement without really going anywhere. A touch of piano for a sweet accent and you’ve got an excellent soundtrack for meditation and rest! If you like that, then be sure to check out the hour-long version as well!
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Aiky – 2022 | House

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbIxipuXqzc

Fandom newcomer Aiky is off to a promising start with this pleasant house jam! The chords make up fun, punchy melodies while Aiky throws in some more orchestral sections to keep things fresh and add a flavor of emotion to the dance track. A fun template of uplifting composition with plenty of energy, don’t sleep on this new fandom producer!

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The Wilders – Let’s All Unite (Everypony Everywhere) [Voltex Pixel Remix] | Melodic House

Get your hands up for some Make Your Mark remixes! Voltex Pixel captures the energy and bright, fun times of “Let’s All Unite” with moving melodies behind Pipp’s original vocals. Voltex also adds in several chops from the special for added flavor and drops so fun you won’t be able to help but bounce around!
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[P@D] Tw3Lv3 & Doodled – Peak Vibes | Drum & Bass/Hip Hop

Another exciting pre-release for the big Ponies at Dawn release for Zenith, Tw3Lv3 and Doodled went all-out combining their specialties! Peak Vibes combines the chaotic, fast-paced percussion of DnB while Doodled’s chilled vocals and flow provide a soothing atmosphere. The back-and-forth transitions range from wild and uptempo to relaxing on a hot afternoon – truly “Peak Vibes”!
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loopy x Koa – Pull Over (Siren Song) | Remix Album

A big hit off Ponies at Dawn’s Oceansong from a year ago was the single Pull Over (Siren Song). While popular in its own right, the collaboration between Koa and loopyy really took off after the duo pair launched a remix contest with the prize including admission to this remix album.

I spoke with Koa recently who said the album was conceived because it sounded like a fun idea. She told me that she really enjoys the diversity in creative elements that come about from such a contest. The number of directions different people can take with the same source is astounding! With 26 initial remix submissions, this winter was certainly full of unique interpretations of the same project!

AnNy Tr3e Remix – You wouldn’t know you are listening to Siren Song at first with this remix. Perhaps the best at subverting expectations, AnNy Tr3e brings a very big room feel to the album.

Payyn Remix – A big buildup at the very beginning lets you know something big is coming! The mix lulls you in with soft space-y vibes right up until it punches you in the face with heavy bass and crazy wubs.

Top 10 Brony Songs of March 2022 Voting Open!

Our good friends over at Top 10 Brony Songs have opened public voting for the top 10 fandom songs of March! They have a great playlist of all the songs that came out during the month and of course you can check out the playlist of Horse Music Herald songs covered last month (watch the dates for eligibility)! The voting form is available over here: https://forms.gle/Bn9sGYoWd31chwrw9 and open until April 8 at 3 p.m. EST / 12 p.m. PST / 8 p.m. UTC! Take a moment to catch yourself up on what’s been good so far in 2022 and submit a few votes to support the Top 10 channel!

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MathematicPony – Inspiration | Pop

Did you know that Rarity’s element of harmony was originally planned to be Inspiration instead of generosity? MathematicPony knows that, and created a vibe that only she could imagine! With a quick-running synth playing throughout, Math brings out the anxiety of work and pressure to meet personal goals and standards as the instrument persists in the background of the song. A contemporary pop mix sets the stage for passionate vocals telling the relatable message of a pony working hard and staying up late to complete important projects; dealing with the existential wonder of inspiration, aspiration, and legacy.

TOP 25 BRONY SONGS of 2021 – COMMUNITY VOTED

WOW! After another big year for fandom music, our friends over at Top Brony Music have tallied the votes and released this awesome video countdown of your favorite bangers from last year! While it may appear at first like there weren’t many votes based on the songs that actually made the video, the reality is that there were over 340 songs receiving votes – a testament to just how much incredible music and talent turned out in 2021! As you may expect from such a big turnout, there was an overwhelming number voters who participated in the making of this list as well! No spoilers, but there’s a nice mix of genres as well as new artists vs old featured!