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NeverLastStanding – Tantalize | Drumstep

NB: This was originally posted on Equestria Daily on 18 November 2016.

NeverLastStanding returns with an incredibly varied and high quality piece! Initially starting off as an electro banger quite similar to his last release, the second drop is a lot more trap-like in style, whilst the third and final one breaks out into drum & bass. The last part is definitely my favourite, and the liberal use of Starlight Glimmer vocal chops is a great addition. This track is also available as part of Shika No Mori Sound’s new compilation album Forest Fires, so check that out if you want more compilation album stuff!

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Filly in the Box – Reformed | Neurofunk

Definitely one of my favorites from the amazing Filly in the Box, Reformed not only takes on a very cool theme as Starlight’s villainous side resurfaces, but it also impresses with a sick Neurofunk instrumental that feels like Filly’s unique sound, breaking down the standards and bringing all the delightful dark vibes and amazing twisted melodies. I like all versions of Starlight, but this Reformed(?) one is the coolest!

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Horse Music Central – Vol. 1 | Complilation Album | Multi-Genre


NB: This was originally posted on Equestria Daily on 13 November 2016.

Horse Music Central, a group for brony musicians, have released their first compilation album, organised by FruityFusion, Spectra and Violin Melody, called Horse Music Vol. 1! This album, comprising 14 tracks, features relatively established artists such as Ryazan, fractilx and FruityFusion himself, as well as other new and upcoming artists such as Filly in the Box, Intersekt and Lunar Dance. With the money made from the album going towards charity, it’s definitely something worth checking out if you like compilation projects (I know I do!). You can find the album on bandcamp for free or donation here!

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Sky Runner & Hay Tea – Guardian Of Dreams | Neurofunk

This dark-as-can-be Neurofunk track may not be an actual collab track between Sky Runner and Hay Tea (however that is bound to happen… huehuehue), it is still a delight to witness. We can definitely feel the insane potential of the union of such talented DnB musicians, as we embrace the darkness along the wicked distorted wubs and the ominous piano, soothed by the power and appeal of the Night. Check also Hay Tea’s upload!

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Intersekt – Fight Me | Drum & Bass

As heard at the Cider Party, this track from Intersekt off the Cordale EP (a Nightwave Studios release) impresses with a very inventive take on Drum & Bass and a progression full of surprises that are bliss for the ear. With its own story in continuation with the others tracks from the EP, this favorite of mine is an all-time masterpiece to play at many parties!

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Sky Runner – Running of the Leaves | Drum & Bass

Masterpiece incoming!! In all honesty, I was blown away by this new DnB track from Sky Runner. The gentle and nice theme and cover art, the soft and emotional melodies entering and guiding the soul along a gorgeous path of sounds, the sub bass taking us by surprise and entrancing with a power unlike any other, a break of much sensitivity and blissful reflection, and to add extra emotion, crystal-y sounds of incredible purity… Yep, I’m literally crying while re-listening to this track and writing this. So much emotion… We are truly blessed.

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ertrii – Perfect Day | Drum & Bass

Hey, that artwork looks familiar… Don’t let the genre label deceive you, it’s still got ertrii’s signature chill vibe to it, just at a much faster tempo than usual. Short but sweet, this song does seem to encapsulate the essence of the artwork used in the form of sound.

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Luminn – Phantomhorse | Drum & Bass

There’s always room for a belated Nightmare Night track, and it seems ASoS picked this one as their signature NMN song. I hear a couple of Sytrus presets in there (*waves fist at the sound of Borealis*) but it’s still a pretty solid track. Vibrato leads make it extra spooky.

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Sky Runner – Stargazer | Drum & Bass

Not very long at all after their debut release, Sky Runner has another track for us! This one makes more use of breakbeat-style beat patterns and more drawn out synth sounds than Antagonist, but still has the great liquid vibe to it!

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Sky Runner – Antagonist | Drum & Bass

A new challenger has entered the arena! Sky Runner appears to be new to the fandom music scene, but it shows that they definitely have some experience under their belt. This liquid dnb track sounds very reminiscent of Hay Tea’s work – super chill and making great use of sampled instrument loops. I’m really looking forward to hearing more from Sky Runner in the future!