SpinScissor – Sundered (feat. The Cupcakes Choir) | Psytrance

Content warning: Gore + Violence.

SpinScissor has teamed up with 10 other artists to deliver an incredibly poignant song inspired by the Cupcakes alternate universe comics by SinfulPie. The track excels at taking a variety of negative emotions like grief, denial, and confusion, and translating them into song. Its lyrics like “you’re terrified it’s true” and “why would you do this to me” capture these emotions perfectly, but the music’s heart-beat like, pulsating trance energy also does the subject matter justice. It’s a haunting track for a haunting narrative, pulled off with expert execution, well done!

Nicolas Dominique – The Star Maker | Trance

Contemplating the creation of stars brings a flood of contrasting images, including massive celestial explosions and softly glittering veils of cosmic light, Nicolas Dominique’s recently released track “The Star Maker” seamlessly depicts these contrasts. Soft, ambient strings and pads paint a broad ethereal landscape, while bold percussion and rumbling basslines keep the creative energy flowing. Immerse yourself in this ethereal sea of sound and gaze in awe as light shatters the darkness of the nighttime sky.

Nicolas Dominique – For The Dreamers | Trance

Nicolas Dominique has brought us many a trance songs and is showing no sign of stopping with “For the Dreamers”. The calming and hypnotizing synth melody brings you into a dreamy mood and is the perfect track for letting you relax and your mind drift to the stars above.

The Wilders – Where’d It Go (Pagan Pegasus Remix) | Hardstyle

We don’t get many remixes of “Where’d It Go” and that’s kind of a shame. I’m glad Pagan Pegasus decided to take the already Paramore-esque song and make it a harder hitting dance track. From the infectious beats, to the harder-hitting chorus compared to the original, this is one song that I cannot sit still listening to it.

The Wilders – Monster Party (Acid Applejack Remix) | Hardpsy

“Monster Party” was already a banger perfect for any party, and then Acid Applejack comes in and makes it into a rave track! I love that Acid Applejack not only seems to see any sort of song and say “Let’s add a lot more energy to it,” but makes a song that you can’t listen to staying still. From the crisp handclaps to the dynamic bassline, this is the song that you want to add to all your Halloween party playlists going forward.

[Equinity] sleepy eyes – Back To Equestria | Hands Up

Number six on Equinity’s expedition album, Sleepy eye’s “Back to Equestria” is a short but suave bop featuring a lovely array of different sections. It opens with orchestral-like synth design, quickly building up with arpeggios and spoken word hyping the return of the elements, leading right into the drop. The middle is met with brassier synths and Sweetie Belle chops, and towards the end, there’s some really crunchy percussion for a great finishing touch!

JayB vs. Fluttershy – I Love Everything (Nicolas Dominique Remix) | Trance

After seeing that his original remix has already been some time ago Nicolas Dominique decided to redo his remix and now presents us with this amazing new version. The track is packed with trance fire from front to back and Fluttershy vocals are always a joy!

Violin Melody – Her Majesty | Progressive Trance

Who says a 2,000-year-old retired alicorn princess can’t have fun? Let me tell you, this track by Violin Melody is dynamic in every way! The fun club beats make you want to stand up and get into the party with Celestia herself. Here’s the kicker, though – Vio manages to check off emotions that speak of Celestia’s larger-than-life persona with powerful beats, uplifting inspiration, wisdom, and faith in her ability to lead her kingdom to prosperity. Her warm and gentle personality also encourages you to be the very best version of yourself. This is why Violin Melody is very effective in her music, by making you feel everything the song is and leaving a lasting impression. As always, this Qilin asks you to judge for yourself.

Daniel Ingram – Equestria Girls Theme (JTH Remix) | Trance

JoinedTheHerd has seemingly become like the blockbuster movie franchise in the Brony music community: posts a new song/remix only 2-4 times a year, but when they drop, they are a masterpiece that has everybody talking for months before the next new track is dropped. This time, JTH has remixed a song that a lot of us probably forgot about – The Equestria Girls episode series’ theme song. This remix starts to build up towards its high energy charm that JTH is known for, but takes a surprising and sudden 180 to bring it down again to a sweet and almost atmospheric feeling, only to build itself up towards the high energy yet again. This song is a rollercoaster from beginning to end, of which my hands are up for the entire ride bopping to that infectious beat.

Daniel Ingram – A Changeling Can Change (SpinScissor Remix) | Trance

SpinScissor has pulled out all the stops for their first release of 2023! A great drawn out ethereal and soothing opening transitioning and twisting itself with a driving beat and sharp synth arpeggios it nails that Deadmau5 inspiration from yesteryear as well as some inklings of older pony music. The entirety of this large nearly eight minute long track zips by in a flash which is no small feat and the “epilogue” style ending where Thorax is finally accepted adds that satisfying closure, keeping everything tight as a drum!