Chillout
PumpkinZeta – Sad Beats | Ambient / Chillwave
Sorrowful in tone, PumpkinZeta’s latest track, “Sad Beats” is a song that can both highlight the quiet calm amidst the storm, yet still present the warm, small ray of hope peeking through the clouds. It can minister even more peace and comfort to the troubled soul than something more upbeat in sound. Simple synth plucks backed by cool ambient pads lay down a chill atmosphere to soothe a tired mind, while the soft, lilting drop beats fly the listener away to dreamland. In the busy world of today backed by so much glaring noise, sometimes even the most bright and happy of tracks can feel like they’re only adding to the spinning cacophony that demands our attention at every turn. This track includes more uplifting moments to help emphasize an even more melancholy sound to bring peace to a weary listener.
EveryDayDashie – Aloha Equestria | Chillout
Grab your sunscreen – we’re heading to Hawaii next in EveryDayDashie’s musical world tour! This soundtrack-like piece just creates a nice, mellow backing track to accompany your sunbathing, featuring the sounds of a lap steel guitar and Dashie’s own ukulele playing. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I gotta go find my sunglasses…
Direct Current – Intercepting Threads | Chillout
As part of his universe of Star Chaser albums, Direct Current brings us this gorgeous chillout tune, featuring cheery and upbeat melodies and a punchy drum to dictate the beat the instrumental alone is wonderful, but put on the lovely vocals and this track is truly one to behold! Definitely have a listen to this one and I promise you’ll be putting it on repeat!
SpinScissor – Together We Grow | Electronic
SpinScissor is at it again! Releasing another experimental fun song about Bright Mac and Pear Butter. Utilizing lots of scenes from “The Perfect Pear” in both the production of audio and visuals this gives a lot of nostalgic vibes from the PMVs I used to watch. The odd time signatures and mixture of assorted instruments all give a very unique and warm feel throughout this piece. The subtle background noise when there’s a little pause part way through really gives a homely and casual feel to the mood as if its a fun relaxed jam session. Short and sweet. this is a fun little groove about this lovely couple and worth your ears on a quiet night!
Velvet R. Wings – Disillusion | Chillout / Folk
Velvet R. Wing’s “Disillusion” is a haunting tune. Velvet’s gorgeous vocals carry the song, starting with just a hum that turns into a wistful verse about loss, changing times, and the need to move on and “fly away.” Her voice is met with the poignant sound of the harp, crisp percussion, and a few synths here and there, all reverberates though a massive space. The overall sound is eerie and transcendental, capturing the tone of the lyrics beautifully. It’s sooo nice!
[VibePoniez] PumpkinZeta – Play in the Snow | Chillwave
Always eager to experiment with new genres, PumpkinZeta has offered a chill and relaxing song for all of us this time! Being part of Hearth’s Warming Vol. 2 by VibePoniez, his latest winter-themed music, “Play in the Snow,” pictures a cozy and carefree vacation as Fluttershy lets her mind wander and explores the endless mysteries that ignite her curiosity. The soft snow, comforting ambient pad, and soothing plucks all resonate with her serene fantasy, synthesizing a winter paradise just as calming as her imagination. And complemented by the pacifying electronic drums, her mind unfolds into a million hues of wonders, showering positive energy in every corner of this utopia. PumpkinZeta never fails to deliver such a glamouring and immersive spectacle, and this gorgeous track is no exception! Give it a listen and experience this magical winter wonderland with the pony of kindness.
Algo at All – let’s fly | Electronic
Algo at All’s first release this year is one of the most adorable tracks I’ve heard in a while! This Minuette themed track samples her voice heavily from “Amending Episodes” of Season 5, with some Pinkie and Fluttershy clips used as percussive sounds. The overall sound is so fluffy, light, and playful with a lot of bouncy synths, synthetic bells, and smooth basses. The middle section changes the equalization of the mix to create an even more relaxed feel before coming back in full force. The track ends with jazzy piano chords and the sound of some of our favorite pony friends laughing in the background. It’s an absolute delight, so make sure to check this out!
[P@D] Evr! – Luminance | Ambient / Chillout
Evr!, a relatively new face to the fandom music scene, is making quite a splash lately with beautifully-crafted chillout music. Their latest track, Luminance, is a warm, atmospheric piece, perfect for when you want to just relax or feel immersed in peaceful waves of solitude. Chill percussion echoes in tandem with drifting melodies and gentle piano chords, as this track sparks imaginings of ambient rivers, peaceful forests, underwater dives, sandy beaches, and whatever other gentle landscapes bring peace to your mind. This ambient track is part of P@D’s newest album, “Dreamwalkers,” so be sure to check out the rest of the album, as well!
[VibePoniez] PSFMer – I’ve Kind of Grown to Like You | Deep Dubstep
For the newest VibePoniez album, PSFMer branched out to try a new genre: deep dubstep! This Misty-inspired track is very minimalist and ASMR-like with its crisp percussion and effects being a large focus of the piece. The ethereal synths will you leave you longing in the same way Misty longs for a cutie mark, and the sub-bass will have you grooving along to the beat. It even features some of Misty’s voice lines fading in and out, a nice final touch to a relaxing piece!
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