Zythiria’s latest track is dark and moody and captures the essence of Discord’s grief, being immortal and having outlived Fluttershy. It beings ambiently, with nothing but epiano to be joined by Zythria’s voice and many background ooohs, creating a most eerie and heartbreaking atmosphere perfect for its lyrics about eternal pain and grief. Mid song, it picks up more with guitar and drums, leading in to a subdued instrumental break at the end. Overall it is beautiful and striking so make sure to check it out!
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Pit Crew – Don’t Kill the Part of You That’s Cringe | Indie Pop
CW: Profanity
Chuckles and the Pit Crew are back with what I can only describe as the fanart anthem! “Don’t Kill the Part of You That’s Cringe” is all about being creative, making art, and putting it out there – regardless of your level of expertise. The lyrics are about designing a cringy, hot pink, Mary Sue, waifu material, OC purely for the fun of it, and it’s accompanied by a time lapse of ArwenCuack drawing a wonderful alicorn OC decked in rainbow swag galore! The instrumental also sparkles with its bells and bouncy bass; definitely make sure to check out this bop!
Makaryo – WILL I EVER MAKE MY OWN MARK | Indie Rock
Makaryo has been on fire for the last year or so – creating incredible animations and dipping their toe into music production as well! This track features an anguishing Misty looking for approval and singing her desired for autonomy. Utilizing smooth, clean guitars and a simple drum kit, Makaryo achieves an intimate, indie rock feel that encapsulates the somber, emotional tones of the track.
Zythiria – Dear Father | Alternative / Indie Rock
This song is intended as a little ode from Sunny to her father, and it hits this sombre angle perfectly, both in lyrics by Zyhtiria herself and in instrumental, somehow I teared up even before the vocals set in! Definitely give this one a listen, but be prepared with some tissues.
Pit Crew – Flower, the Dumb Robot | Indie Pop
After seeing LFØ’s brilliant video, “This is Flower, The Dumb Robot Pony”, Chuckles did what any adoring fan would: write a song about her literally the next day! With a simplistic, but bouncy beat, this one is sure to bring a smile to your face. Chuckles’ lyrics are an absolute gem with multiple sections where four words rhyme in quick succession and brilliant pairs like ‘off’ and ‘Asimov’ (the creator of the 3 laws of robotics for those not in the know). There’s plenty where those came from, so make sure you listen to this one all the way through!
rawrity – starting over | indie
Well, rawrity DEFINITLY proves their name true! The RAW emotion I get from this track, WOW! Let alone, how the pony samples from the show harmonize and compliment with BOTH the song, and the message of the show, it’s absolutely incredible! And so is the way of starting over with something… I know exactly what raw talks about here. Life truly is a Rollercoaster… but y’know what? It’s beautiful to share the ride with so many people… I wish raw the best with their mental health journey. I’m glad you’re here with us! I would also personally encourage MORE bronies to spread & accept the message; it IS ok to care about mental health and encourage others to talk about it!
limbosystem – Dizzy, Starry Eyes | Indie Rock
Ah, nice lovely rock vibes from the homie limbosystem bringing us the track Dizzy, Starry Eyes. It’s the perfect title for a track like this because you wouldn’t pass an opportunity to stargaze, right? Those moments are truly beautiful. Aren’t they? I really enjoy the Beatles / Pink Floyd vibes this track gives us! The universe has always been a very interesting concept to mankind, and since music is what feelings sound like, isn’t it just beautiful to express that curiosity and beauty through Music?
Pit Crew – Sunnytime Vibes (Evershade Remaster) | Pop
You’re listening to Maretime Bay radio, grab your tamb and breathe in the sunshine of these lyrics cause this one is super replayable! Summer maybe over for some us….but the summertime vibes of this jam can make your day sunny! Drop by the beach, Starscout and friends are having fun, and a smoothie is reserved just for you! Thanks to Evershade, this fun jam got reworked with a well-deserved mix and some beaming mastering! Allegretto drums, a happy electronic tuneful organ with the aesthetic sound of the guitar, and Chuckles high-spirited singing plays throughout from day to night as the proper vibe to share with the gang. Remember friends, “Carpe Diem”, push away cynicism and make your mark with your friends, hoof to heart….and enjoy your smoothie.
BlueBrony – Tails and Legends Volume 1 | Album
If you have been paying attention these past few months, then you know that it has been a great summer (or winter if you are in the southern hemisphere) for BlueBrony music! Following the incredible soundtrack for Minty Root’s Missing Out film, BlueBrony unveiled this great compilation of remastered old songs and new originals! Playful, adventurous, and often times deeply emotional, there is a lot of great variation to look forward to!
Continue readingJeff Burgess – Before These Mighty Skies | Alternative Cover Album
Once upon a time in the magical time of 2013, Le Soldat Pony released “Before These Mighty Skies” as an innovative, indie/alternative sound that was quite new and distinctive to the fandom. Le Soldat may not be a common name nowadays, but another longtime fandom musician certainly hasn’t forgotten. Jeff Burgess revived the ideas of the songs from the original album and transformed them into his own form of covers, even continuing to add bonus alternatives to the bandcamp album following the initial release!
Burgess’ sound mixes elements of indie, alternative, ambient, progressive, and folk to capture a full, distinctive sound that manages to come across as both somber and nostalgic – almost as if the songs themselves are thinking of Le Soldat and wondering where they are now.
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