4EverfreeBrony – The Perfect Prison | Rock Album

After a long wait, 4EverfreeBrony is finally back with a new album! It’s been nearly 3 years since his last concept album, Lost & Found. On The Perfect Prison, 4EverfreeBrony explores themes of death, grief, and immortality. Dark topics like these are something he seems to have a special relation to: his first concept album was The Pink Side Of The Moon from 2014, about Pinkie Pie being alone on the moon and the resulting depression, and two years later he released Hoping, where Twilight copes with immortality (and which got a remaster just last year).

So we’re once again listening to Twilight and the burdens of her immortal alicornhood. Specifically, The Perfect Prison is about grief, with the songs representing different stages of grief, or the spectrum of emotions tied to it. Get a song by song breakdown after the break

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Koa & Friends – Rainbow Disaster Pop: Double Disaster | Hyperpop Album

Three years ago, Koa composed a love-letter to Rainbow Dash Presents called Rainbow Disaster Pop, with each song about a different episode of the legendary fan series. For its anniversary, she gathered up a bunch of artists to create a remix album. Enjoy all the various ways these musicians have given the tracks a makeover, from hardstyle to dubstep and from drum & bass to pop punk! As a special extra the album ends with No Rainbows Bossa Nova, the background tune to Dawn Somewhere’s Rainbow Factory Employee Safety Module.

EveryDayDashie – A Special, Special Tune | Orchestral

October 17, 2024, the date Tell Your Tale released its final episode. In commemoration of memories and friends made along the way, EveryDayDashie released this special, special tune.

The opening of this orchestral number feels like a walk through a hall of heroes. Amongst the first soft but gradual increase of the reeling flutes, the brass comes in, A grand, regal door opening onto a pantheon of memories, bold and sweet, yet also somber. There is this pinch of sorrow, this pinch of lemon or salt keeping the themes in one’s mind. All through this, there is an alternation of these swelling reels and softer interludes of the themes, the somber bits laced all through-out in surprising places.

Until suddenly, with this grand swell, we find ourselves in a quiet meadow. There is still a drive, but it is quieter now… gradually it rises, and again regal reals with a pantheonic quality and hint of sorrow, before we find ourselves in a playful forest village jaunt, which climaxes into being more regal than the song has yet been, into a true anthem. This subsides, for only long enough for us to be surprised by its truly awe-inspiring and triumphant return.

This is a truly wonderful work and deserves a full listen, so make sure to send EveryDayDashie your love.

BlueBrony – Happy Horse Days (to us all)[covering Luck Rock] | Folk

If you see BlueBrony perform at a con, you might end up with a “I cried at BlueBrony’s set” ribbon and for a good reason – his tracks have a way of melting your heart. Here, he’s taken Luck Rock’s sentimental masterpiece and exemplified it. The song starts with Blu’s signature piano and voice, already tugging on your heartstrings before blissfully evolving into three part, a capella, drop dead gorgeous harmonies. It then winds to a upbeat conclusion with whistling and guitar, serving as an homage to the original acoustic track. The song is a rare delight, stirring up so many emotions of joy, and sadness, and nostalgia, and beauty, all within a short span of three minutes. Outstanding job!

Skullbuster – Million Miles | Hip-Hop

Skullbuster brings his A-game to the table with this hip-hop/rap piece, “A Million Miles.” The track opens with bouncy, lighter synths interlaced with Fluttershy, Pinkie and Rainbow chops before kicking it into high gear with a swag, saxophone beat and groovy bass line. The lyrics center around the experience of appearing close to others while actually feeling estranged and distant. The verses are fully of witty quips like invisible/criminal and background/smack down, being reflective but also self aware at times. It’s certainly a song to keep closer to you than a “Million Miles.”

And if you liked that, make sure to check out the rest of Skullbuster’s EP on bandcamp!

Odyssey – Batty 2025 | Eurobeat

Are you spooked? It’s not like Odyssey (aka Eurobeat Brony) dropped a revamped version of her Flutterbat song Batty! In this updated version, you’ll find all things you loved about the original—the glorious organ intro, the energetic synths, the cool vocal effects and mixup in the middle, 100% blood sucking lyrics—but you’ll also hear the polished, deep brooding vocals and excellent synth mix which makes everything pop right into place. It’s an excellent track, and a great way to introduce newer fans to the old classics.

2025 Rave for the House of Belles

The annual Rave for the House of Belles starts today in just an hour! The lineup continues to have tons and tons of musicians, so make sure to tune in as there’s bound to be something you like across all three days.

You can find them streaming on Twitch and Youtube!

Saphire Systrine – Bla Bla Bla Feat. Butter Bolt VA (Covering Gigi D’Agostino) | Italo Dance

Although it’s a song you may not recognize by name, this track stands as a pillar for modern electronic music, and this faithful ponification that was brought to the table by Sapphire Systrine with Butter Bolt VA certainly lives up to its legacy. The duo went as far as to recreate the vocal line used in the original 1999 track, a move that’s nothing short of jaw-dropping. As Sapphire clarifies in the description: “…the voice line is from Stretch – Why Did You Do It (12″ Version)” which is also the very first thing this tribute hit us with. Butter Bolt VA delivers a perfect rendition of Rainbow Dash’s cocky yet unmistakably raspy voice, which is sampled and rearranged with immaculate precision to mirror the original song as closely as possible.
Everything in this track radiates with a true respect and appreciation for the source material, while introducing clever and well placed twists that both enrich and elevate the listening experience. The final result is incredibly bouncy and irresistibly danceable, with just the right mix of elements to make you drop everything and dance alongside Rainbow Dash. Speaking of which, Dashie’s animation was handled by Sapphire using a model provided by the ever-talentful Valiant Studios, once again showcasing mastery over the craft. Couldn’t recommend it enough. Go give it a listen!

[P@D] Voodoo Pup ft. Dangerous Moonlight & Michael Picher – I Wanna Be Professional | Ska

You might be right to think that a ska song about Ms. Harshwhinny and Pacific Glow is a crackpot idea. But what is crazy is that it actually really works! The ’80s-sounding two-tone has a classy vibe, and Pacific Glow (the rave pony from The Saddle Row Review) looking up at Ms. Harshwhinny’s big city business would be at home Broadway performance, i.e. perfect for the Limelight theme of the recent Ponies At Dawn.

If you like Voodoo Pup’s music, go follow him on YouTube, Bandcamp, and Bluesky!

Dustcar – Lap of Honor | Multi-Genre Album

For those not in the know, Dust Car was a discord server created in 2020 during the height of the pandemic. It featured regular competitions where musicians were given a topic and had only 14 days to create a new piece of music based on it, very similar to the toastbeard competition from early fandom history. The server functioned as its own underground music scene—a place where both newcomers and veterans alike could experiment with making music and make friends along the way. The discord peaked in popularity around 2021, but continued operations into 2024. In total, 100 competitions took place and 1,200 tracks were made!

Today marks the one year anniversary of Dust Car – Lap of Honor, the final album put out by the musicians in that community. Keep reading after the break for a run down of all the tracks

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