Dynamite’s back at it again in their own element. There’s nobody that does techno quite like Grizzly, and hopefully now that there’s new episode material we can expect to see more music from them!
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Vylet Pony – Twinkle (feat. Namii) | Indie Pop
NB: This was originally posted on Equestria Daily on 14 April 2018.
Vylet certainly knows how to create some grogeous and cosy atmospheres, which is definitely the case here in this piece about Starlight and Trixie. With a mixture of his own and Namii’s vocals melding together beautifully, the combination of acoustic and electronic instrumental elements also work to create a really enjoyable piece.
strigidae – fuzzy purple pancakes | Indie Dance
NB: This was originally posted on Equestria Daily on 13 April 2018.
Cute, soft tunes are the order of the day from strigidae most of the time, but this time the production levels feel higher than normal, and the energy is a step up too, with some awesome use of fun tropical-feeling sound design and vocal chanting to go with the main vocals. Check it out for some great vibes about Starlight and Trixie!
Przewalski’s Ponies – Reroll | Electronic Rock
NB: This was originally posted on Equestria Daily on 12 April 2018.
I’m not really sure what this song is about beyond RPGs and dice rolls, but there’s a fun electronic and rock hybrid instrumental and plenty of crazy Russian vocals. Plus it comes with a neat typographic video full of ponies, which is pretty cool too.
SlightlyAmiss – Ambition | Alt Rock
NB: This was originally posted on Equestria Daily on 12 April 2018.
It’s been a while since I’ve heard anything from SlightlyAmiss, but it definitely sounds like he’s improved! Coming together with a nice lyric video is a great pop rock tune about Rainbow Dash, the highlight is definitely the catchy and thoroughly enjoyable chorus that has some terrific vocal melodies ably supported by a neat guitar solo.
Brohoof Studios – Surrender | Psystyle
After his recent(ish) release from the latest Horse Music Central album, Brohoof Studios has made a song in another genre that I never knew existed until now. This Sombra themed track seems to combine elements from hardcore, trance, and hardstyle to make a neat drop that thumps hard with a rolling bass.
Faulty – D.Vee | Progressive House
NB: This was originally posted on Equestria Daily on 10 April 2018.
Faulty continues to nail that Archie-style house formula, with this awesome track based on a character from P-Berry’s fanfic ‘Anywhere But Here’. Some nicely voiced lines from CadetRedShirt build into an upbeat and energetic yet slightly sad drop, which is really super catchy, and gets better second time around with a killer lead synth.
Crusader! – Life Of Adventure | Rock
NB: This was originally posted on Equestria Daily on 11 April 2018.
Inspired by the pirates from the MLP Movie, we’ve got an awesome sea shanty-style rock tune from Crusader! that has some great energy to it. The vocals fit in well with the vibe of the instrumental, and it’s a suitable soundtrack to the characters.
ThisSideOfOblivion – The Longest Night (Orchestral)
If you ever wanted to hear a piece that portrays the story of Nightmare Moon in a beautiful way, then here it is! “The Longest Night” is a track in 5 parts, the distinct parts evoke emotions that fit well with the story of the rise and subsequent fall of Luna’s darker side. ThisSideOfOblivion has done an excellent job smoothly progressing this piece through its separate parts. If you are listening for the changes they are noticeable and match the setting very well, but if you are passively listening, the changes won’t be sudden or heavy enough to disrupt the experience. The balance is just right. Well done ThisSideOfOblivion, I’m eager for more!
[P@D] Arturo Höst – Paper Monsters | Electro / IDM
NB: This was originally posted on Equestria Daily on 11 April 2018.
Arturo makes some pretty killer glitch-influenced music, and this track has a whole heap of that, as it delves into intricate and deep soundscapes to confront some nightmares. It’s got some pretty awesome sound design throughout, with just enough melodic content to help drive the craziness.
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