PumpkinZ is back at it again with another fun track from their Colors EP! Even in a minor key, this future bass song is uplifting, and the aptly named Lime Sorbet is bound to sweeten your day. Take a listen and check out PumpkinZ’s channel for the rest of the EP!
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[P@D] SP1TF1R3, BlackIceMusic & L-Train – Time to Play (feat. 4EverfreeBrony) | Electro Swing / Bounce
For a track about Discord, this one does a great job harmonizing two normally-separate genres! “Time to Play” combines the talents of two of the fandom’s best electro-swing producers as well as two of the fandom’s best bounce producers. Listen for the smooth, alluring vocals of 4EverfreeBrony as Discord gives you a personal tour showcasing the true glory of chaos, turning your imagination into his personal theater, as the (sometimes circus-like) instrumentals paint a picture in your mind’s eye that you just can’t peel yourself away from. This is the perfect track for an album titled Pandemonium, which is a fantastic addition to the Ponies at Dawn series. The catchy beats from SP1TF1R3 and BlackIceMusic combined with L-Train’s instrumentals make this track one that’s perfect for DJ sets of multiple genres, or just to listen to on its own.
Blackened Blue – In The Air | Nu-metal
One of Blackened Blue’s latest bangers “In The Air” tells the tale not of any pegasus, but of Princess Celestia herself and her “desire to be free.” As a nu-metal track, it features some heavier sections, but also really showcases the many textures of electric guitar with a softer intro featuring de-tuned notes, gentle strumming during the verses, and a sick solo near the end. All of that comes paired with a rousing vocal performance from Blackened, so make sure to check out this anthem!
[P@D] Dauntless Dan – Color Palooza | Colour Bass / Dubstep
Dauntless Dan’s newest track for Ponies At Dawn is a hard-hitting ~2.5mins of pure heart-pounding craziness with more drops than a summer rollercoaster. I’ll admit, when I first heard this track, I thought it’ll be a more chill track with some casual drops. NOPE! Each one is harder than the last one and I LOVE IT! Before I can recover from the previous one with the tease of chill melodic lines, I’m transitioned back into the high-energy, heavy percussion. It’s a thrill ride from start to finish. [Twitter: ]
Ethan Toavs – Skywishes | Orchestral
Ethan Toavs’ G3 character pieces are always wonderful to listen to – even if, like me, you know nothing about these ponies – but there’s something in particular I like about this one. Skywishes is composed of many short unique musical elements; every different instrument of the orchestra seems to play its own individual melodies and countermelodies. These drift in and out throughout the song, a bit like the breeze that powers this little pony’s kite.
BassPon3 – Moonbow | Hands Up
This song from BassPon3 is a couple of months old, but better late than never, right? If you’re not in the mood to go back to school just yet, let this track carry on the feeling of late night summer parties! The upbeat and hopeful chord progression and melodies in this are a great sonic match for Izzy and sure to get your head bouncing.
Nexgen – Bladedancer | Hip-Hop
CW: language
Nexgen’s been on a roll this year, and this next track continues the streak! “Bladedancer” begins with a melancholy beat made of a multitude of sounds. The guitars seep in and Nexgen pounces, his words crisp and clear, cutting through like the sword of the bladedancer the lyrics describe. There’s a lot of clever rhymes like “conjurer” with “wanderer” as his character describes his path towards becoming a pony rap legend. I’d best stay out of his way if I were you!
[Equinity] Totalspark – They’re Coming VIP | Electro
Totalspark returns once again with their newest track for the Equinity Project: “They’re Coming VIP.” This is by far one of their heaviest tracks that I’ve heard, which I feel is fitting for a villain such as Chrysalis. The crisp “handclaps” and rhythmic “buzzing” on occasion really added onto the song, giving that feeling of a buzzing swarm of Changelings awaiting their command. Overall, such an infectious piece with enticing rhythms that have me getting lost in the music.
Biscuit – Their Heads Turn Just Like Clockwork | Metal
I still haven’t seen any of G5 besides the movie, so I can’t speak much on the story behind the lyrics, but this song from Biscuit’s new(ish) EP hits HARD! The composition of this song is very unique; the lyrics shift between different ponies’ perspectives of Opaline, each one having its own musical identity instead of a repeating verse-chorus pattern. Check it out now for some glorious through-composed headbanger material!
ElectroKaplosion – A Cute Red Mare | Acoustic
It’s cool to see ElectroKaplosion trying his hand at even more acoustic jams. Their latest original song features some lovely little intertwining melodies and licks on acoustic guitar and piano, a story of someone who just wants to overcome loneliness and, of course, a cute red mare.