[P@D] Hydra – Generator / Hay Tea, Sky Runner & FluffyKitty – Deadline | Drum & Bass

Hydra resurfaces with some lovely Drum & Bass for us all! Great breaks, great drums, and a great ambiance are only a few of the features that make this stand out. More than a few of Hydra’s signature sounds are here, and they’re all delicious to hear again. But what really strikes me is that this song has a guitar bassline (!!!), which is something I’ve never found in any other DnB song. And honestly, it’s just a genuine pleasure to listen to!

Hay Tea, Sky Runner & FluffyKitty all worked together to bring us this darkly ambient track. Gritty breaks take center stage to set the mood. Fast, grim, and channeling the same Lightning Dust spirit as the last tracks of Rainbow & Rooted, Deadline is an insight into the darker side of pegasus racing.

Radiarc – Carry On | Orchestral

A musical commission from Wing Dancer, this new release by Radiarc displays the musician’s talent at finely crafted Orchestral tunes of much depth and emotion. With soft yet impactful melodies, and a beautiful progression, it expresses emotions that have a personal meaning to the musician and that are reflected by the character of the story.

[P@D] Thrasher – The Overthrow | Metalcore

Thrasher is gracing us with a P@D submission once again, and his skill at Metalcore shines bright in this Guardians track, with sick guitar riffs being complemented by enthralling synth melodies, in a hard-hitting progression that delivers musical bliss like a firework. The background ambient synths are adding even more sublte emotion to the mix, and it is all resulting in quite a masterpiece!

Skelter – Revenge | Trap

Skelter brings some more Trap and in time for the hype of Chrysalis’ return and Revenge after the events of the S6 finale! Who knows when she would strike back in the show, it could totally take us by surprise! And this Trap beat does a great job at expressing the mischief and villainous intents of the changeling queen in a musical way!

UnderpΩny & FritzyBeat – Buttercup | Pop

FritzyBeat returns with this “hugging” song inspired partly by UnderpΩny’s “My Arms Around Her” (about Applejack) that talks about the relationship between Buttercup and Bright Mac. Fritzy received mixing help from PrinceWhateverer that turned out to help this great song!

The vocals are soo good! Fritzy even made falsettos that gave me chills down my spine! You should really check out this song! Just watch the 10^th episode of the 7^th Season first… Damn, such a good episode…

CrystalData – Beyond the Lunar Eclipse [Version 2] | Ambient

A delightful Night Ambient from the charity album Seeds of Kindness 5 ~ Building Bridges, Beyond the Lunar Eclipse gets a wonderful second version, brimming with the soothing light of the moon evoked by the tender melodies and the warm atmosphere. Definitely a strong Night feeling from this! Reminds me of when I witnessed a partial lunar eclipse while on a Night stroll… I was thinking of Luna, too, and the moment was very powerful and emotional, with music of this kind in my ears!

Viricide Filly – Labyrinth | Minimal House

Fresh off her latest album, BACK FROM REALITY, Viricide Filly has given us some great sounding minimal house! The vocals used in this one are really great and there’s even a little surprise switch up midway through the track! All in all, it’s a real groove to all the house fans out there in the fandom. Ice bear thinks you’ll really like it!

[P@D] Aurelleah – Aetherwake / Metapony – Sounds | House

This song sets out to convey something quite simple: pure optimism and joy. At this, it’s a huge success. The bouncing, upbeat track is just overflowing with both of those! Aurelleah’s first exploration into true EDM is sure to get your hooves jumping, your manes flying, and your bodies into the air. Truly, this song feels like a vision into Pinkie’s own mind, as she goes to and fro cheering up her friends.

Metapony delivers to us all a calm, happy, and stunningly melodic piece. Leading off with a slightly static-y feel reminiscent of old vinyl tracks, the song progresses The chords and reverb are truly fantastic. Every arp and lead is an exercise in pure joy. If Aurelleah’s song is built to hype you up, Metapony’s is built to let you relax with a warm smile upon your face.

[P@D] L.M. – New Start / GROskAr – Last Stand | Dubstep

One of the most amazing songs that Ice Bear’s heard from the latest Ponies at Dawn album, L.M. has a whole lot of surprises for you in this song. Exquisite vocal chops, rockin’ growls, amazing chord work, and even the sound design is impressive! L.M. is most definitely one that will woo the listeners with something that is this awesome. Really, who can compete with something like this? ❤

Another great dubstep track from the recent Ponies at Dawn album, GROskAr has drummed up some great growls throughout the entire track! Also with added dramatic sounding orchestral parts to make it sound more convincing, especially as an epic theme song for the princesses of Equestria. Ice Bear can actually see it happening. All in all, Last Stand proves to be one of the epic sounding tracks in the album.

These two are amazing, and Ice Bear suggests that you check them out!

Direct Current – Star Chaser: Terrestrial | Album | Ambient / Chillout

Direct Current’s second full length album is packed with emotion. A prequel to their earlier album Star Chaser, this one is themed around a pegasus living on the rock farm, falling in love with Limestone Pie, and eventually venturing to explore the stars.

The vocals are lovely, the effects on them perfect. Fans of ElectroKaplosion will definitely feel nostalgic. The deep, atmospheric sound design and lovely synth creation.

All throughout, I’m struck by the sense of wonder the songs provide. They manage to be inspirational, down-to-earth, and foreboding by turns. Truly a stunning piece of music.

You can purchase this album on Direct Current’s Bandcamp for $5 or stream the entire album on YouTube.