The Drum and Bass community has a new face to welcome with Espy Vibe, introducing themselves with this wonderful remix of Hay Tea‘s Balefire Symphony. Their version of this symphony is a bit more taken back, with the accompanying melody a bit further in the background. By having the drums more in the foreground, Espy Vibe creates a soft yet powerful melody, allowing you either to ease your thoughts into the relaxing sounds of the faded melody or divert your focus further towards this lovely track to pick up every fine bit of the tune.
CarlyIsSleepy – The Hearth’s Warming Song (covering Owl City) | Pop
It may not be hearth’s warming any more, but don’t let that stop this wonderful song from bringing you good cheer this winter! A ponified version of Owl City’s song, CarlyIsSleepy’s cover swaps in an e-piano which fits nicely with the auto-tuned vocals, and gives us an extra dose of jingle bells. Carly’s and PegasYs’ vocal performances add so much warmth to the track, and overall it sparkles just as much as falling snowflakes. Nicely done you two!
Violet Wire – WAKE | House
Violet Wire’s WAKE takes you on a soothing journey through its landscape of sounds. On this journey, you will visit a variety of plateaus, each with their own style, but all joyful and energetic in their own ways. The path between those high points is elegantly crafted with a near trance-like background leading you through the full track. These aspects combine into a wonderful 7 minute long experience you should treat your ears to and allow yourself to be relaxed by.
Saphire Systrine – 8-Bit Reign – A World Out of Time | Chiptune
Saphire Systrine’s track is a lovely fusion of classic 8 bit crunch balanced with absolutely gorgeous piano and orchestral sounds. The story telling is fantastic, with the piano and opening synths evoking the image of a world at peace, the 8-bit distortion evokes a nemesis threatening that world, and the two clashing against each other throughout. The result is an epic and emotional soundtrack which both pulls on your heartstrings and braces you for war.
Whirlwind – Astral Plane | Ambient
You all know Whirlwind from his amazing drum playing across brony bands, but did you know he also produces electronic music? “Astral Plane” is a lovely ambient track which wonderfully captures the essence of Princess Luna. It starts out with scratchy arpeggios, but immediately deepens with long-drawn piano chords, droning strings, and mellow acoustic. It continues to evolve across all four minutes, with an amazing kick, haunting electric guitar flares, and more orchestral and choir flourishes. It’s a great piece to throw on in the background, so make sure to add it to your playlists!
Thrack – Never Give Up (Chang31ing Remix) | Electronic
Chang31ing is back with another remix of a song debuting this year! His take on Thrack’s “Never Give Up” kicks up the energy levels to nuclear with the faster tempo, synth bass, and stabbing synth pads. He makes liberal use of vocal effects, creating an ambient texture of reverberated, side-chain pumped, and droning background vocals, very reminiscent of the wastelands from Fallout Equestria. It’s a lovely tribute to the original while also striking out own and re-envisioning the song.
Lukas Graham – Off To See The World (SAWMASTER Remix) | Progressive House
SAWMASTER’s remixes are fire, and if you haven’t heard their take on Lukas Graham’s “Off To See the World” from the 2017 MLP movie, you’re missing out. The verse are graced with the soft pulses of epiano and the steady subtle rhythm of shakers. The chorus is pumping with huge synth leads and the classic kick and snare associated with house. The transitions are great too, with the snare building up energy leading into the chorus, and a great fake-out with all the instruments dropping off before the second verse. It’s a certified banger for sure.
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Nicolas Dominique – The Star Maker | Trance
Contemplating the creation of stars brings a flood of contrasting images, including massive celestial explosions and softly glittering veils of cosmic light, Nicolas Dominique’s recently released track “The Star Maker” seamlessly depicts these contrasts. Soft, ambient strings and pads paint a broad ethereal landscape, while bold percussion and rumbling basslines keep the creative energy flowing. Immerse yourself in this ethereal sea of sound and gaze in awe as light shatters the darkness of the nighttime sky.
Vylet Pony – Creature City | Electro Swing
With “Creature City” Vylet brings us an upbeat and swingy track that just digs straight into your memory to stay there. The blend of electro swing elements with glitched music elements and vocals intertwines perfectly to deliver us this story about a creature trying to find its place in the world. The song immediately manages you to hook you with its opening and not let you out of its influence even after it has concluded, so make sure to add this wonderful mix of styles to your earworm catalogue!
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