Ice Angel, Zythiria and Skyshard invite you to a relaxing and soothing timeout from your sorrows with “A Long Journey”. The three form a lovely ambient soundscape with the noises of birds and streams woven between the serene music, slowly building up the instrumentation while never loosing the calm foundation the song was created upon. This arrangement cocoons you in a wonderful way such that the 4 minutes the track asks of you passes in an instance.
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BGM & Vul – Party of One | Rock
Party of One is a sock-hoppy party song about Pinkie Pie’s isolation, ironically produced as a team effort between Vul and BGM. This fun song hearkens back to an episode of the same name (S1:E25) in which Pinkie finds herself parting with a roomful of inanimate objects as she feels her friends have all rejected her. This song does a great job of capturing the energy of that particular party, which was simultaneously frantically tragic and hilarious, and only by listening to the lyrics does one realize how truly sad the situation is. The track is a truly exciting piece and is worth the listen.
VioletWire – ONCE AGAIN | Synthwave
VioletWire’s “ONCE AGAIN” is a deep, dark and introspective song about Twilight Sparkle, as she’s portrayed in Eakin’s “Hard Reset” fanfiction. This tune features a groovy bassline with a fantastic tone, lots of fun percussion elements, and some phenomenal vocal effects work and lyric writing prowess on full display! The instrument choices and vocal tone also remind me of some of my favorite works by Aviators, and if you enjoy their discography, this song will make a wonderful addition to your playlist!
Koron Korak & StableTwoStallion – Changeling Invasion | Industrial Metal
Koron Korak & StableTwoStallion bring the heat with “Changeling Invasion”, a powerhouse of industrial metal that grips you from the first note. The track kicks off with a methodical, heavy bassline that sets a haunting tone (always appreciate a good bassist!), accompanied by eerie vocals that shift between English and French, adding an extra layer of mystery. Just when you think you’ve settled in, the track explodes with massive drums and ferocious black metal-inspired guitars, delivering a relentless assault. The contrast between the brooding verses and the hard-hitting choruses creates an electrifying push-and-pull dynamic that keeps the energy high and the listener engaged. Whether you’re a die-hard industrial metal fan, or just looking for something intense and immersive, this track is an absolute must-listen.
SCR4TCHK4T – Idols: the digital notepad passion project | Electronic Album
Idols: the digital notepad passion project is SCR4TCHK4T’s latest pony album, and it’s quite the undertaking. Each track on the album is inspired by another fandom musician, but she also imitates that artist’s style and genre. Anyone familiar with the idolized artist will delight in listening through the album blind and figuring out which songs are for which artist. There’s the infamous “Dylan core” samples of Vylet Pony, the background pony chops and auto-tune heavy vocals of Rawrity, the pop-based piano and “Weight of the world” samples of Evershade, the brass and upbeat eurobeat sounds of Odyssey. The list of references and styles successfully imitated goes on and on, and with 16 tracks on the album, it takes you on quite the journey.
Continue readingSnowShovel – I Won’t Sleep Tonight (feat. PrinceWhateverer & Blackened Blue) | Metal
Oh man, looking back, I never realized how much I missed the 2017-2018s style of Brony rock/metal, where names like PrinceWhateverer, Blackened Blue, Sable Symphony, Bronikoni, and more dominated the scene, transitioning the genres to what they are today & inspiring the next generation of rock musicians. While those days are over and the blanket rock genre has naturally evolved because of it, I can’t help feeling a twinge of nostalgia for one of my favorite eras of the genre while listening to this song by SnowShovel. Featuring the legendary team up of PrinceWhateverer on vocals and Blackened Blue on the screams, this song has all the energy and agency that has me banging my head along, especially at the driving chorus. And I can’t give the midway transition into & through the guitar break enough praise either! It’s a whole different energy, and one that you have to experience for yourself to understand.
4EverfreeBrony – Pain | Acoustic
4EverFreeBrony’s Pain is a folksy sort of song in the best possible way, like a lullaby in its sincerity, but lively with its guitar and upbeat traveler’s tempo.
His voice brings a certain rawness and vulnerability, and speaks a truth about themselves, about someone they love, and the nature of existence. It is a truly heartfelt song which everyone will enjoy.
WoodenToaster – Avast Fluttershy’s Aŝ̴̟͚̼̂ͧͦ͗ͦ͘͘̚s̷̛͌̏̑͠ (Japkozjad & Acid Applejack Remix) | Happy Hardcore
WoodenToaster‘s songs are among the most well known songs of the fandom, so having them treated with new remixes to this day is no surprise—Japkozjad and Acid Applejack add their own take with this track to this still growing collection. Keeping the “Yay” lyrics, the two exchange the melody for the energetic musical backdrop and beat brought with by Happy Hardcore, making it at least 20% louder. All this culminates in an entertaining and wonderful interpretation of the original that is more than a listen!
Hay Tea – Balefire Symphony (Espy Vibe Remix) | Drum ‘n Bass
The Drum and Bass community has a new face to welcome with Espy Vibe, introducing themselves with this wonderful remix of Hay Tea‘s Balefire Symphony. Their version of this symphony is a bit more taken back, with the accompanying melody a bit further in the background. By having the drums more in the foreground, Espy Vibe creates a soft yet powerful melody, allowing you either to ease your thoughts into the relaxing sounds of the faded melody or divert your focus further towards this lovely track to pick up every fine bit of the tune.
Violet Wire – WAKE | House
Violet Wire’s WAKE takes you on a soothing journey through its landscape of sounds. On this journey, you will visit a variety of plateaus, each with their own style, but all joyful and energetic in their own ways. The path between those high points is elegantly crafted with a near trance-like background leading you through the full track. These aspects combine into a wonderful 7 minute long experience you should treat your ears to and allow yourself to be relaxed by.
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