The artist formerly know as Nyancat380 is back with another genre-fusing banger! What starts off as a chilled jazzy tune with a bit of a lo-fi feel transforms faster than you can say “changeling” into a deep, screeching riddim bassline. I love seeing this kind of stylistic mashup and generally just more jazz influence in brony music; I hope to see more of this kind of thing from Nyanakaru in the future!
Author: Spectra
BeatSpark – Eventide | Lo-Fi Hip Hop
Melancholic piano? Check. Filtered drums? Check. MLP samples? Check! Jokes aside, we have a short but bittersweet song here from BeatSpark that takes inspiration from a poignant moment in the MLP movie. Take a listen for some downtempo music that gives that rainy day kind of feel…and may be suitable to relax/study to…
Sound Bandit – The Ride (TCB Remix) | Trap / Future Bass
Sitting somewhere between genres that I can’t quite classify, we have a new remix from TCB! This take on a track from Sound Bandit’s recent debut album keeps some of the hyperpop flavor of the original but showcases TCB’s signature hard-hitting, ultramodern production style. Check it out for a short but sweet fusion of bouncy bass sounds.
Childlike Wonder – Slice of Life | Pop
Childlike Wonder’s been on a roll with their MLP-inspired songs! Following on from Sparkle, we now get another fun poppy song, this time picturing some of the little moments that might make up Lyra and Bon Bon’s relationship. Cute music about a cute couple, go take a listen!
PSFMer – The Answer | Chill House
PSFMer’s latest tune is a lovely atmospheric piece about Fluttershy. The track in fact uses generated speech from 15.ai instead of directly sampling audio from the show! On top of that, airy pads create a wide soundscape and layers upon layers of percussion create a hypnotic groove. Take a listen and just…relax…
Jyc Row – An Army of Fire and Gold (The Molten) | Orchestral
Once again, Jyc brings the heat (stop booing me) for the latest installment in his soundtrack for the Infinite Eclipse prequel. Ominous choirs and spiccato strings carry the melodies in this song through tempo changes, constantly building towards the climax. Definitely worth a listen if you’re into epic fantasy soundtracks!
Kaida – Twilight | Trance
I love me a bit of trance, and evidently so does Kaida! This track, part of her ongoing “Princess Project”, is dedicated to our favourite book horse protagonist. Sparkling, arpeggiated melodies and ethereal pads accompany a driving beat, with a nice additional touch of a string instrument to add a slight melancholic contrast to the other uplifting elements. It’s classic trance – need I say more?
Daniel Ingram – Hush Now Quiet Now (Japkozjad Remix) | House
If there ever was a most appropriate genre for a remix of Hush Now Quiet Now, this might be it! Japkozjad’s take on the season 1 song strikes a pleasant balance between uplifting and relaxing, going for that downtempo house vibe that you can really party soft to. Check out this melodic, bouncy remix whether you’re chilling out or just getting the party started!
StealingShad3z – Scootaloo (feat. L-Train and GhostXb) | Ska Punk
Picture this: the year is 1999. You just got home from school and are playing Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater. It says you’ve unlocked a bonus character, which turns out to be a small orange pegasus…
I’m surprised it’s taken this long for someone to ponify Goldfinger’s skate anthem, but Shad3z is the right guy for the job! The backing track is just as lively and bouncy as the original, thanks to some help from L-Train on guitar and GhostXb providing the orchestration. Definitely check this out if you like ska, punk, or even if you just grew up playing THPS!
Nicolas Dominique – Sonnenaufgang | Electronica
Nicolas has always been great at working ethereal and entrancing sounds and entrancing into his music, and this tune is no exception! The constant pulse of the drums and the bass anchor this song as bright arpeggios and synths dance over the top, creating a sense of both relaxation and suspense at the same time. This is the latest release from Nicolas’ upcoming album LANTERNS, which will offer even more chillout goodness, so keep an eye out for that!
Horse Music Herald 