Celtic Stampede—the quartet consisting of 4EverfreeBrony, BlueBrony, Luna Jax, and The L-Train—is back! After their first song, Mare Of The Forest, they’re bringing us another wholesome acapella tune, retelling Applejack’s cutie mark story: how she ventured out to Manehattan and realized that her true calling was on Sweet Apple Acres.
Audios
L-Train & RoCSMOr – Pillars Of Equestria Part Two | Symphonic Metal
L-Train and his Royal Canterlot Symphonic Metal Orchestra have finally returned for the long-awaited sequel to Pillars of Equestria. Part 1 told the tale of the seven legendary ponies, and how they were brought together; six years later, we listen to their exploits: the battle with the Sirens, the planting of the Seed of Harmony, the fall of Stygian, the rise of the Pony of Shadows, and their ultimate disappearance.
Part 2 is once again a grand collaboration, with 4EverfreeBrony, DaWillstanator, ShadowSprite, SkyBolt, and Aria Diamond returning for their roles as the Pillars, and Cyril the Wolf and Namii filling in for Francis Vace and Aramau. In addition, Celica Soldream provides a spectacular performance as the Sirens, and some additional instrumentals are provided by Pathfinder Project, Koron Korak, BlueBrony, Osoch, and Blackened Blue.
Be sure to listen to both parts, and give all the artists (especially L-Train) some love! Find L-Train on YouTube, Bluesky, and Bandcamp.
Cosmonaut Pony – Pinkie The Party Pony (AVGN Parody) | Electronic
For a few years, Cosmonaut Pony has been making upbeat pony songs with synth and autotune goodness. Here we’ve got a parody of the Angry Video Game Nerd intro song turned into an anthem for everyone’s favourite pink party pony! Go listen to it, along with Cosmonaut Pony’s other stuff!
The Wonderbolts! – 10:1 | Rock Album
The Wonderbolts! Clockwise from bottom left: Whimsy, Captain Thrack, Musket, BlueBrony, Skribbles, theoneGalen, Mongo / Pappa Pie
The Wonderbolts! are a band like no other. For more than 10 years, this 7-headed group has been making heavy rock and blues pony music. They also make a splash at conventions, where other artists regularly join them. At the beginning of the year, they finally released an album with their greatest songs (which is nearly all of them). Keep reading for a quick overview of the track list!
Continue readingEl Nulevoe – Eyes Of Gilded Amber | Thrash Metal
El Nulevoe’s Eyes Of Gilded Amber hits like a thrash metal cannonball, opening with razor-sharp riffs and breakneck tempo that immediately transport you to the golden era of ’80s thrash. The song rides a furious wave of shredding guitars and pounding drums, perfectly complementing its chaotic and hilarious lyrics about a legendary half-eagle, half-lion scone-baking powerhouse. Between the blistering solos and tongue-in-cheek storytelling, there’s a delightful tension of sheer aggression and absurd humor that keeps the listener hooked. By the time the track surges into its climactic passages, it’s impossible not to be swept up in both the technical prowess and the sheer audacity of the narrative. Fans of fast riffs, classic thrash energy, or just gloriously over-the-top songs will find themselves grinning through the chaos. Eyes Of Gilded Amber proves that ferocity and fun can coexist in perfect harmony.
4EverfreeBrony – The Perfect Prison | Rock Album
After a long wait, 4EverfreeBrony is finally back with a new album! It’s been nearly 3 years since his last concept album, Lost & Found. On The Perfect Prison, 4EverfreeBrony explores themes of death, grief, and immortality. Dark topics like these are something he seems to have a special relation to: his first concept album was The Pink Side Of The Moon from 2014, about Pinkie Pie being alone on the moon and the resulting depression, and two years later he released Hoping, where Twilight copes with immortality (and which got a remaster just last year).
So we’re once again listening to Twilight and the burdens of her immortal alicornhood. Specifically, The Perfect Prison is about grief, with the songs representing different stages of grief, or the spectrum of emotions tied to it. Get a song by song breakdown after the break
Continue readingKoa & Friends – Rainbow Disaster Pop: Double Disaster | Hyperpop Album
Three years ago, Koa composed a love-letter to Rainbow Dash Presents called Rainbow Disaster Pop, with each song about a different episode of the legendary fan series. For its anniversary, she gathered up a bunch of artists to create a remix album. Enjoy all the various ways these musicians have given the tracks a makeover, from hardstyle to dubstep and from drum & bass to pop punk! As a special extra the album ends with No Rainbows Bossa Nova, the background tune to Dawn Somewhere’s Rainbow Factory Employee Safety Module.
EveryDayDashie – A Special, Special Tune | Orchestral
October 17, 2024, the date Tell Your Tale released its final episode. In commemoration of memories and friends made along the way, EveryDayDashie released this special, special tune.
The opening of this orchestral number feels like a walk through a hall of heroes. Amongst the first soft but gradual increase of the reeling flutes, the brass comes in, A grand, regal door opening onto a pantheon of memories, bold and sweet, yet also somber. There is this pinch of sorrow, this pinch of lemon or salt keeping the themes in one’s mind. All through this, there is an alternation of these swelling reels and softer interludes of the themes, the somber bits laced all through-out in surprising places.
Until suddenly, with this grand swell, we find ourselves in a quiet meadow. There is still a drive, but it is quieter now… gradually it rises, and again regal reals with a pantheonic quality and hint of sorrow, before we find ourselves in a playful forest village jaunt, which climaxes into being more regal than the song has yet been, into a true anthem. This subsides, for only long enough for us to be surprised by its truly awe-inspiring and triumphant return.
This is a truly wonderful work and deserves a full listen, so make sure to send EveryDayDashie your love.
BlueBrony – Happy Horse Days (to us all)[covering Luck Rock] | Folk
If you see BlueBrony perform at a con, you might end up with a “I cried at BlueBrony’s set” ribbon and for a good reason – his tracks have a way of melting your heart. Here, he’s taken Luck Rock’s sentimental masterpiece and exemplified it. The song starts with Blu’s signature piano and voice, already tugging on your heartstrings before blissfully evolving into three part, a capella, drop dead gorgeous harmonies. It then winds to a upbeat conclusion with whistling and guitar, serving as an homage to the original acoustic track. The song is a rare delight, stirring up so many emotions of joy, and sadness, and nostalgia, and beauty, all within a short span of three minutes. Outstanding job!
Skullbuster – Million Miles | Hip-Hop
Skullbuster brings his A-game to the table with this hip-hop/rap piece, “A Million Miles.” The track opens with bouncy, lighter synths interlaced with Fluttershy, Pinkie and Rainbow chops before kicking it into high gear with a swag, saxophone beat and groovy bass line. The lyrics center around the experience of appearing close to others while actually feeling estranged and distant. The verses are fully of witty quips like invisible/criminal and background/smack down, being reflective but also self aware at times. It’s certainly a song to keep closer to you than a “Million Miles.”
And if you liked that, make sure to check out the rest of Skullbuster’s EP on bandcamp!
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