Twilike always brings something cool to the table and Destiny is no exception! A song that categorizes Misty’s internal struggle and bright future lets us know right away of what we’re getting ourselves into. The intro of plucked strings and guitars, and the repeatedly rising melody of the piano immediately gives off a sense of hope yet, struggle. This emotional beginning is followed by the beautiful and haunting synth lead and signature crisp vocals which give this track a texture and depth you can feel! Destiny is not a track to sleep on, and has personally gotten me excited to see where our timid blue horse will go next!
Electronic
elameaa – Gloomy Skies and Holidays | Plunderphonics
Plunderphonics always bring about a wave of nostalgia, and the distinct use of Hearth’s Warming and winter themed vocal samples emphasize that cheery warm feeling even further! One thing that really stands out is the simpler instrumental design giving those wonderful chops all the breathing room they need, wistfully complimenting them with their chimes while simultaneously grabbing your attention. Between the wintery chops, bell-like synths, and the always cheerful voice of Ponyville’s resident pink pony; Gloomy Skies and Holidays is quite the warm seasonal spectacle!
Daniel Ingram – Hearts Strong As Horses (JTH Remix) | House
NEW REMIX ALERT! JoinedTheHerd is back with another banger, this time remixing “Hearts Strong as Horses” from Friendship is Magic. This smooth house track starts out with guitar, but quickly shifting into dancing synth arpeggios. In fact, every time JTH comes back to a verse, it’s with new instrumentation – sometimes with guitar, sometimes with epic orchestra, sometimes with glockenspiel! The main choruses are equally delightful with their mellow bass, background vocals, and Apple Bloom chops. It’s a wonderful mix overall and quite inspiring to see new G4 remixes a decade after the original came out!
Vale & FL0 – HNQN.mp3 | Glitch-Hop
Vale & FL0’s recent release bursts into vivid, explosive colors. The initial soft lullaby, adorned with playful vocal inserts of Fluttershy’s lullaby, swiftly transforms into a seismic journey of Glitch-Hop madness. Drawing from the roots of old dubstep, the track unleashes heavy and diverse basslines, with high-energy synths and thunderous drums blowing out your speakers. If you haven’t experienced this auditory spectacle, it’s time to hit play and let the vibrant soundscape envelop you.
ALostCarolean – Fight On, Misty | Darksynth
This track by ALostCarolean is a mesmerizing journey through the realms of Darksynth that had me captivated for every second. The high-speed drums pierce the air, intertwining seamlessly with an energetic bassline and powerful melodies. It’s a nod to the genre’s golden days, reminiscent of when Darksynth and Synthwave took the scene by storm with the release of Hotline Miami. This tune has etched itself into my head, I simply couldn’t stop hitting “repeat” and listening to it again on maximum volume.
NeverLastStanding – Pony Divinity | Complextro
This release from NeverLastStanding is definitely something you don’t hear every day. It has everything – it’s packed with energy, soft airy melodies accompanied with a loud thumping drum beat, and lots of pony samples, which NLS cites as being inspired by Porter Robinson! The visuals for this song are reminiscent of 2012 PMV aesthetic and filled with nostalgia, which is a nice touch. As someone who has never heard their music before, I’ll sit back and enjoy their other works as well, so I encourage you to enjoy as you listen to this lighthearted song!
Nyanakaru – Memo to myself | Frutiger Aero
Nyanakaru keeps trying out lots of new genres and styles, and “Memo to myself” is no exception. Based on the glossy aesthetic known as frutiger aero, this track makes use of many different lead and pad synths, even panning some hard left and right to make them extra spacial. Before long, it settles in to a nice, jazzy groove lead by a saw synth and finishes quietly with a more laid back, midi-sounding piano. Words alone doesn’t do the piece justice, so make sure to take a listen yourself to this unique soundscape.
Nicolas Dominique – For The Dreamers | Trance
Nicolas Dominique has brought us many a trance songs and is showing no sign of stopping with “For the Dreamers”. The calming and hypnotizing synth melody brings you into a dreamy mood and is the perfect track for letting you relax and your mind drift to the stars above.
Direct Current – Clinging Thoughts of a Lit Wick | Piano/Ambient
Direct Current’s latest track is a lovely minimalist piece about the passing of time. It opens up with a slightly de-tuned piano laced with static before flourishing with DC’s iconic processed vocals accompanied by subtle bass and light orchestral stabs. And then, just as it feels like it’s getting started, it goes fleetingly back to piano and then silence, just like the sand in an hour glass on its final grains. Make sure you don’t blink, or you’ll miss it!
Nyanakaru – Stray Strand | Old-School Dubstep
It’s been forever since I’ve seen a classic-style dubstep track with no bass drops or other aspects that scream “popular dubstep.” Nyanakaru gives that feeling of dubstep with “Stray Strand” without all that high-energy that you can find in other dubstep songs. The vibe has that sort of creepy aura to it adding to that slow burn lead-up from the start. You will have anticipation for that eventual drop that will never happen, but still a satisfying conclusion at the end. If you want a dubstep-esque track that you can listen to without raising your heartbeat, this is the track for sure!
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