SpinScissor’s latest track is based around Spike, with the lyrics expressing his regret about his actions during the episode “Secret of my Excess.” The track opens with flowing arpeggios and a simple, but seductive kick pattern. Throughout the track, Spin makes excellent use of vocals: at times, he pitch shifts them to be lower and distorted. In other places, they’re layered to make rich harmonies and form a gorgeous texture. The track ends by introducing some crazy synth action before dropping out to leave just the bass and some pads. Wonderful work!
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EveryDayDashie – A Summer in The Kirin Tales | Chinese Folk / Rock
EveryDayDashie is back again with another Eastern-inspired track, this time about the Kirin. Using the traditional instrumentation for the Chinese Folk genre, Dashie blends in some traditional rock aspects to add extra levels of spice and drive to what would be a serene piece. Midway through the piece, the genre does a 180, switching to rock-style guitar and inspirational licks from Chinese melodies. It can’t be said enough that Dashie is a master of blending cultures – and this track is no exception!
Harmony Bop – TRUST IN LOVE | Synthpop / Metal
If ever there was a cartoon about the adventures of Princess Cadance, then this would absolutely need to be the theme song! Harmony Bop’s bright synth hook, energetic drums and driving guitars create a fun and welcoming atmosphere for the Princess to deliver her sage wisdom. Sung from her point of view, Cadance sings that you need to “Trust In Love” because trust is so important to romantic relationships. Full of totally unique sections to change the pacing and emotion, Harmony Bop keeps you on your toes while constructing an experience that works perfectly as one!
Nugget – Roses | Orchestral
Nugget has a wide range of musical abilities and this time ventures into the orchestral side of composing. “Roses” is the instrumental journey of Roseluck and her existential thoughts as she lies in the grass. The piece is simple and makes for easy listening, with string instruments and bells accentuating around a piano melody.
PumpkinZ – Rewind | Chill Trap
PumpkinZ is well-versed in creating chill, vibe-y tunes. His latest track, “Rewind”, features sharp synth plucks backed by a smooth bassline. A classic trap beat keeps it flowing, while still retaining the chill nature of the piece. Let the vibes flow with this perfectly balanced chill trap track.
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!
Blurain – Dear Luna | Alt. Rock / Metal
This song from Blurain, standing at nearly 7 minutes in length, is possibly his most ambitious single yet! Split into 5 parts, it moves from ballad to heavier pop-punk/metal to ambient instrumental as he draws on his own past experiences and calls on Luna to help him defeat his own Tantabus. Each change keeps you holding on to hear more – definitely worth the whole 7-minute experience!
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.
EveryDayDashie – Aloha Equestria | Chillout
Grab your sunscreen – we’re heading to Hawaii next in EveryDayDashie’s musical world tour! This soundtrack-like piece just creates a nice, mellow backing track to accompany your sunbathing, featuring the sounds of a lap steel guitar and Dashie’s own ukulele playing. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I gotta go find my sunglasses…
ALostCarolean – All Hail The Queen | Darksynth
Need some dark, industrial-sounding synthwave but also enjoy classical pieces with multiple movements? ALostCarolean might just have you covered here with this 8-and-a-half-minute composition inspired by the bug queen herself. Grinding bass and floating lead synths pair together to make something that’s both atmospherically spooky and in-your-face scary.
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