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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Twilike – I’m With You | Synthpop
“I’m With You” is not only a song, but a whole story. It is a message Twilight Sparkle would have let to the future generations, and the energetic yet chill vibes given by the instrumentals as well as the sad tone added by the lyrics gives this track the perfect balance it needed to appreciate the lullaby brought by our favorite purple horse. Close your eyes, listen to this song, and let yourself flow through the nostalgia of the show and the adventures it has given us!
Evershade – Those Nights | Pop
Another track from Evershade’s Troublemaker album is up on their channel! “Those Nights” begins with a bouncy synth lead, and the sparkly synth choices don’t end there! A bouncy bass follows and more soaring leads get groovy during the chorus. Evershade’s vocoded vocals fit right into the synths, and if you listen carefully, you’ll hear the relatable tale of a pony caught out at the club, wanting to escape. On the bright side, if you can’t manage to leave, at least you’ll be stuck listening to this bop.
Blackened Blue – Save Me | Metal
Do you ever wish you could scream at the pony causing all your problems? Blackened Blue’s track, “Save Me,” is just that, with screaming vocals telling the story of Misty’s thoughts directed towards Opaline. The intro will have you hooked with the heavy wall of sound, catchy guitar riffs, and fantastic shredding in both the bass and guitar parts. From there it transitions between high intensity sections full of roars and shredding and lower intensity walking melodic lines. It’s absolutely fire so make sure to check it out.
Wandering Artist – Pony Town Seasons: Winter 02 Ice Cream | Orchestral
Elias Frost – At Your Service | Cinematic Orchestral
Being the third installment of his Nightwatch Series, “At Your Service” is another epic installment of cinematic proportions. Featuring his iconic heavy-hitting drums that is present in this series of tracks, Elias ups the ante with the bright brass nodes and low, epic choir vocalization. You don’t want to miss this track, or your ears will be missing out on one heck of an adventure.
Wandering Artist – Pony Town Seasons: Autumn – 03 First Wind | Orchestral
Wandering Artist’s third track from their Autumn EP, “First Wind,” is a wonderful and warm song perfectly fitting of the season. It opens with a lovely duet between guitar and marimba, then violin, oboe, clarinet, flute, piano and harp are added in over the course of the song with each getting their own turn in the spotlight before blending back in to the mix. The piece is light and airy overall, making it the perfect track to cozy up to any time of year!
StableTwoStallion – Pinkamena | Industrial Gothic Metal
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Time to brush up on your German, because we have another terrifically dark piece by StableTwoStallion! Posted on Halloween, it is the perfect mix of heavy electric guitar, traditional Halloween organ, and a deeper gothic-style vocal. The way Stable articulates the words has the perfect edge to make this song a truly creepy vibe, perfect for that darker Halloween theming.
Metal Core Pony – Wildfire | Pop Punk
Always an exciting name to see, Metal Core Pony returns to the scene with “Wildfire”, an emotional and personal track of break-up, regret, and subsequently looking forward for the chance of something better. MCP features plenty of signature guitar riffs to carry a lot of instrumental melody over a fast, rock instrumental reminiscent of the late 90s skate punk style. There are sudden shifts to soft, slow, acoustic sections creating a sense of looking back on worse times before going back into the fast, riff heavy parts to work through the anger and move forward. Wildfire is a fun and exciting hit from an old fandom name!
ElectroKaplosion – Filly Mingon | Ambient/Psydub
Last year the MareQuest game released, and one of its outstanding features was the music accompanying you on your journey to save Equestria. While the game and soundtrack had its quiet moments when traversing the lands, the threat of the Shadow Mares together with their more darker tunes was always accompanying you on your travels, and Filly Mingon is a perfect embodyment of this feeling. Starting slowly using the sounds of a keyboard, the sudden appearance of a heavy dub sound conveys what you and your companions are up against masterfully and makes the song a joy to listen to!
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