Brony Music History Podcast

Rock Fox

Welcome to the Brony Music History podcast! Over the past ten years, the My Little Pony fandom has produced a rich and varied tapestry of soundscapes that have touched the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. Join me, Rock Fox, as we interview artists from across the full spectrum of horse music to hear the stories and choons that shaped the scene. Fully unscripted and unedited! Follow me on the socials to get updates on future episodes and tune into my weekly radio show on PonyvilleFM: https://linktr.ee/RockFoxDJ If you enjoyed the show, consider throwing me a donation on ko-fi! Any ko-fi money is reinvested into keeping the show going: https://ko-fi.com/rockfoxdj If you‘re interested in adding this podcast to an archive, send me a DM on twitter and we can have a chat This podcast is recorded on the traditional lands of the Darug and Guringai peoples, where blue gums have towered over the landscape since time immemorial. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land read less
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Episodes

PinkiePieSwear
15-02-2022
PinkiePieSwear
Few names are more evocative of the vibe of early fandom music than PinkiePieSwear. Looking through the comments sections of his videos and in the comments I got when I announced on twitter this interview was happening, again and again I saw messages that tracks like Flutterwonder and Sunshine and Celery Stalks take them back to the start of their journey in the fandom, and that they wouldn’t be bronies without them. So much of the fandoms musical style, even to this day, can trace its DNA back to PinkiePieSwear's mastery of vocal chop lyricism, video editing and tight production and the more you listen the more you'll hear.  In his first interaction with the fandom for many years, Matt R aka PinkiePieSwear tells all, including his journey through the fandom, the stories behind the inspiration for his biggest hits and what he's been up to since leaving pony. If you've been rinsing his tracks for more than a decade, or if this interview is your first time hearing them (!!! where have you been??!!) its a great listen.   Big shoutout to Iron Curtain for helping me track down PPS-wouldn't have happened without you Go and show PinkiePieSwear some love for coming on the show: https://pinkiepieswear.bandcamp.com/album/pps-2011 https://www.youtube.com/user/PinkiePieSwear/videos Track we talk about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mf_2Y8JgNk   Tracklist (intro) iblank2apples-I've Been Dreaming of Sunshine and Celery Stalks (KD and Xavi Remix) PinkiePieSwear-Giggle at the Ghostly (Simple Joy Mix) PinkiePieSwear-Trixie's Good Side PinkiePieSwear-Flutterwonder PinkiePieSwear-Sunshine and Celery Stalks   If you have any comments, questions or most importantly suggestions of artists you'd like me to interview, DM me on twitter: https://twitter.com/rockfoxdj If you've enjoyed the show, consider donating to help cover the cost of keeping this feed up: https://ko-fi.com/rockfoxdj This podcast is recorded on the traditional lands of the Darug and Guringai peoples, where blue gums have towered over the landscape since time immemorial. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land
Francis Vace
25-01-2022
Francis Vace
Todays guest is another fellow aussie whose been cooking up delicious tracks for the fandom since January of 2013. His music spans the whole spectrum of emotions from comedic, fun and bouncy vibes to some of the most heartfelt and gut wrenching lyricism and tone you’ll hear around, all while giving a new spin on the canon of the show and its community. He’s perfomed solo, been part of bands and done Live PA sets at conventions over the years, and released many tracks on Ponies @ Dawn with both Australian and international collaborators. He’s a gun on his guitar, he’s made me bawl my eyes out at every convention I’ve seen him perform at and he has the spiffiest beard in the fandom, and his name is Francis Vace! Go and show Francis some love for coming on the show: https://twitter.com/FrancisVace preorder the shit outta this one: https://francisvace.bandcamp.com/album/lost-in-a-pastel-hue Tracklist Vaceslav-Smile, Damn It Vaceslav/The L-Train/FritzyBeat/Evdog/CheraxDestructor/Itchigotchi/EnsionD-Friendship Through The Ages Francis Vace-Oats Koa-Background Pt.2 (Francis Vace Remix) Jyc Row and Francis Vace-Celestial Beserkers ft Ibeconcept If you have any comments, questions or most importantly suggestions of artists you'd like me to interview, DM me on twitter: https://twitter.com/rockfoxdj If you've enjoyed the show, consider donating to help cover the cost of keeping this feed up: https://ko-fi.com/rockfoxdj This podcast is recorded on the traditional lands of the Darug and Guringai peoples, where blue gums have towered over the landscape since time immemorial. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land
Bonus DJ Set-100% Brony Classics Live @ PonyFest Online 5
14-12-2021
Bonus DJ Set-100% Brony Classics Live @ PonyFest Online 5
Hi everyone! Podcast has slowed down a bit since I came out of lockdown, and as we head into the Chrissy holidays I'm probably not going to have time to record another episode till we get into the new year. So I'll be uploading some of my DJ sets from the archive to keep the horse music rolling. Sit back, crank the speakers to 11 and enjoy the choons  This DJ set was done to close out the concert at PonyFest 5 on October 2 2021. Had a great time digging for some deeper cuts as well as some of the biggest anthems from the first couple of years of the fandom. The odd cut a couple of months in is me restarting my internet.    Tracklist WoodenToaster and The Living Tombstone-Love Me Cheerilee Silva Hound ft. Rina Chan-Hooves Up High (Automatic Jack Retread) Alex S vs BlackGyph0n & Baasik vs PonyFireStone-Ultimate Sweetie Quest (Rock Fox's Ponyfest 5 Mashup) Avicii vs. Rarity - The Levels Everypony Should Know (Silva Hound Bootleg) Daniel Ingram -Love Is In Bloom (Archie Remix) [Ver 1] General Mumble-Gator in the Tub '21 Glaze-Beyond Her Smooth Criminal PhonyBrony-Twilightlicious (ft. Tara Strong) (Remix) Aviators-Friendship [BassPon3 Remix] (Extended Mix) KeepOnRockin-Spin That Record Vinyl Scratch (Assertive Fluttershy Remix) Eurobeat Brony ft Odyssey-Discord (Sonic Breakbeat Remix) anosci-ポニーSMILEリミックス!! Renard-Rainbow Dash Likes Girls (Stay Gay Pony Girl) Foozogz; Daniel Ingram-Make It Special (Reflection Mix)
Evdog
02-11-2021
Evdog
We return to the land downunder to talk with an artist whose longstanding involvement with fandom music crosses boundaries and is a real testament to the power of community and collaboration. With almost 100 songs released between his first fandom contribution in October of 2011 and still out here making choons in October of 2021, this mans discography is DEEP and we’ll be diving into it throughout the show, including the first play of a brand spanking new track. Evdog has appeared on Balloon Party, Ponies @ Dawn, been a competitor in many Toastbeards and ran the Winter Wrap Off competition between 2012 and 2014. His singing and guitar work has rocked stages across Australia at PonyConAu, SalvagecCon and Alicon, all decked out in his OC’s adorable outfit. Please welcome to the show, Evdog!     Go and show Evdog some love for coming on the show:  https://twitter.com/EvdogMusic https://www.youtube.com/user/EvdogMusic https://evdog.bandcamp.com/   Add this podcast to your fave podcast app and never miss an episode (or just search on youtube or spotify): https://feed.podbean.com/bronymusichistory/feed.xml Tracklist Evdog-Nothing Without You (Ft. L-Train, Vinyl Love, Biscayne, and Winter Moose) Evdog + Automatic Jack - Made Up Your Mind Evdog and The Wasteland Wailers-Another Round (Live and exclusive for the podcast!) If you have any comments, questions or most importantly suggestions of artists you'd like me to interview, DM me on twitter: https://twitter.com/rockfoxdj If you've enjoyed the show, consider donating to help cover the cost of keeping this feed up: https://ko-fi.com/rockfoxdj This podcast is recorded on the traditional lands of the Darug and Guringai peoples, where blue gums have towered over the landscape since time immemorial. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land
MicTheMicrophone
19-10-2021
MicTheMicrophone
On todays show, we have another artist whose celebrating a slew of their tracks turning 10 this month. Emerging with an burst of energy in the Autumn of 2011, MicTheMicrophone's quickfire verses quickly created some anthems that still destroy dancefloors to this day, including September, Beyond Her Tomb, Sister Hate and Nightmare Night. They’ve performed live at Bronypalooza, EQLA, Ponystock at Everfree NW, Fiesta Equestria, BUCK and more. But it wasn’t a ride without bumps, and in their own words “I know what it’s like to be loathed and I know what it’s like to be loved.” Its a raw and honest chat that gets to the heart of what pony music is about and how the fandom emerged and became the behemoth it is today Go and show Mic some love for coming on the show: https://twitter.com/MicDaMicrophone https://www.twitch.tv/mic_feedback Tumblr post I bring up: https://micthemicrophone.tumblr.com/post/35116765976/mic-i-just-wanted-to-say-thank-you-for-everything Add this podcast to your fave podcast app and never miss an episode (or just search on youtube or spotify): https://feed.podbean.com/bronymusichistory/feed.xml Tracklist Mic The Microphone-Beyond Her Tomb (ft. The Living Tombstone & Glaze) WoodenToaster + Mic The Microphone-Nightmare Night Jackle App Befriends Mic the Microphone-One Trick Pony DBPony and Mic-BIGHORSE If you have any comments, questions or most importantly suggestions of artists you'd like me to interview, DM me on twitter: https://twitter.com/rockfoxdj If you've enjoyed the show, consider donating to help cover the cost of keeping this feed up: https://ko-fi.com/rockfoxdj This podcast is recorded on the traditional lands of the Darug and Guringai peoples, where blue gums have towered over the landscape since time immemorial. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land
Odyssey Eurobeat aka Eurobeat Brony
05-10-2021
Odyssey Eurobeat aka Eurobeat Brony
On todays episode, we chat with pioneer of the scene and Lady Discord herself, Jessa aka Odyssey Eurobeat aka Eurobeat Brony! As (most likely) the first artist to ever release a G4 remix, her works have shaped the foundation of the scene we know and love. On this BUMPER interview, we dive deep into what the embryonic music fandom was like, how she's seen the community grow both online and in real life and what pony means to her. In a rare peak behind the curtain, she also talks candidly about how things haven't always been sunshine and rainbows, including battling imposter syndrome and the pressure of being "the" Eurobeat Brony, and whats helped to get her through. Its a long chat but boy are there some stories!  Go and show Odyssey some love for coming on the show: https://twitter.com/OdysseyEB https://linktr.ee/odysseyeurobeat   Add this podcast to your fave podcast app and never miss an episode (or just search on youtube or spotify): https://feed.podbean.com/bronymusichistory/feed.xml Tracks played: iblank2apples-I've Been Dreaming of Sunshine and Celery Stalks (KD & Xavi Rmx) Eurobeat Brony-Evil Enchantress (Euro Spell Mix) Eurobeat Brony ft. Odyssey-Luna (NIGHTMARE Mode) Eurobeat Brony ft. Odyssey-Batty (Extended) Eurobeat Brony ft. Odyssey-Discord 2019 (Live at Bronypalooza 2019. Big shoutouts to Squeaky Belle for the audio on this one)   If you have any comments, questions or most importantly suggestions of artists you'd like me to interview, DM me on twitter: https://twitter.com/rockfoxdj If you've enjoyed the show, consider donating to help cover the cost of keeping this feed up: https://ko-fi.com/rockfoxdj This podcast is recorded on the traditional lands of the Darug and Guringai peoples, where blue gums have towered over the landscape since time immemorial. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land
Makenshi
28-09-2021
Makenshi
On todays episode, we’re taking a bit of a detour from the usual format, and interviewing someone better known for their behind the scenes work rather than an artist. Anyone whose been in the comments section of pony music in the last half decade would have been bound to have seen Makenshi, whose enthusiasm and passion for the scene is absolutely infectious! But you might not know that he's also involved in promoting music for Equestria Daily, Horse Music Herald and Cider Party, as well as having recently started his own compilation. In this interview, we chat about the role of music promoters and compilation heads, how he's seen the pony music scene change and what he's passionate about in the future! Go and show Makenshi some love for coming on the show: https://twitter.com/Makenshi179 https://ponyfamily.bandcamp.com/ Or find his reccomendations on EqD, Cider Party, HMH or in the youtube comment section ;) Tracks played: iblank2apples-I've Been Dreaming of Sunshine and Celery Stalks (KD & Xavi Rmx) SpinScissor-Never Everfree (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrbJYLT1njk) Thunder Dash-Heart To Heart (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPnbI8GCg1o) Brilliant Venture pres. NeighGative_-Sensations (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIwuB8y4tt4) If you have any comments, questions or most importantly suggestions of artists you'd like me to interview, DM me on twitter: https://twitter.com/rockfoxdj If you've enjoyed the show, consider donating to help cover the cost of keeping this feed up: https://ko-fi.com/rockfoxdj This podcast is recorded on the traditional lands of the Darug and Guringai peoples, where blue gums have towered over the landscape since time immemorial. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land
Foozogz
21-09-2021
Foozogz
On todays episode, we’re talking to another artists celebrating a decade of releasing fandom music this year. Foozogz's music is fast, saccharine, and incredibly complicated, and has graced the stages of Bronycon, Everfree NW Pacific Ponycon and EQLA. In this interview, we chat all things high BPM, how his style evolved because of the involvement of the fandom, and what it was like to have his music featured in the infamous Smile HD. Go and show Foozogz some love for coming on the show: https://twitter.com/foozogz https://www.youtube.com/user/pepperbrony https://pepperbrony.bandcamp.com/ Add this podcast to your fave podcast app and never miss an episode (or just search on youtube or spotify): https://feed.podbean.com/bronymusichistory/feed.xml Tracks played: iblank2apples-I've Been Dreaming of Sunshine and Celery Stalks (KD & Xavi Rmx) Daniel Ingram- ,~*Smile!*~, (Foozogz Rmx VIP) Daniel Ingram-You've Got The Music (Foozogz DELIGHT MIX) Foozogz-Amazing Princess Wings Foozogz-Make It Special (Finale Mix)   If you have any comments, questions or most importantly suggestions of artists you'd like me to interview, DM me on twitter: https://twitter.com/rockfoxdj If you've enjoyed the show, consider donating to help cover the cost of keeping this feed up: https://ko-fi.com/rockfoxdj This podcast is recorded on the traditional lands of the Darug and Guringai peoples, where blue gums have towered over the landscape since time immemorial. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land
General Mumble
07-09-2021
General Mumble
Few musicians can claim to have both released their first brony remix in April of 2011 and still be contributing to the beating heart of the scene today. Co-running the Mumble etc record label with Koa, his many aliases span the full breadth of musical styles with a staggering level of diversity from soft chillout to metal, hardcore and electro. He’s performed at multiple Summer Sun Celebrations at BUCK, TrotCon and the Bass Ball at Whinny City Ponycon. As well as Mumble etc, he’s contributed to Balloon Party, Pinkamena Party and Ponies @ Dawn and taken part in many Toastbeards and Remix Wars. In episode 3, we chat with General Mumble! Go and show General Mumble some love for coming on the show: https://twitter.com/generalmumble https://www.youtube.com/c/MumbleEtc https://mumbleetc.fandom.com/wiki/Mumble_Etc. Watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/zHO1RZSyll4 Tracks played: iblank2apples-I've Been Dreaming of Sunshine and Celery Stalks (KD & Xavi Rmx) General Mumble-She's a Pony General Mumble-Gator in the Tub '21 General Mumble-Bliss Out (feat Koa)   If you have any comments, questions or most importantly suggestions of artists you'd like me to interview, DM me on twitter: https://twitter.com/rockfoxdj If you've enjoyed the show, consider donating to help cover the cost of keeping this feed up: https://ko-fi.com/rockfoxdj This podcast is recorded on the traditional lands of the Darug and Guringai peoples, where blue gums have towered over the landscape since time immemorial. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land
JayB-Making Trance Anthems
20-07-2021
JayB-Making Trance Anthems
For episode 2 of the show, we interview longtime fandom trance don JayB! From his first fandom release in December 2011, he’s always boasted tight and complex production and released anthems such as I Love Everything, 2 4 6 8 and Rain as well as remixing show tracks and other brony artists. He’s performed Galacon, Brony Fair, Lovemuffin, Lunafest and more! Outside the fandom, his tracks have been supported by Armin van Buuren, Above and Beyond, Suncatcher, Aly and Fila, Mark Sherry, Marsh and Paul van Dyk. And now, he's using his talents in music to help people hear!   Go and show JayB some love for coming on the show: https://twitter.com/jaybproductions Watch this episode on youtube: https://youtu.be/y4fFiJZ3bQs   Tracks played: iblank2apples-I've Been Dreaming of Sunshine and Celery Stalks (KD & Xavi Rmx) Daniel Ingram-Winter Wrap Up (JayB Short Remix) JayB vs Fluttershy-I Love Everything JayB & Giggly Maria-Rain (Album Edit) Exiark feat Ckibe-Equestria (JayB Remix Radio Edit)   If you have any comments, questions or most importantly suggestions of artists you'd like me to interview, DM me on twitter: https://twitter.com/rockfoxdj   If you've enjoyed the show, consider donating to help cover the cost of keeping this feed up: https://ko-fi.com/rockfoxdj This podcast is recorded on the traditional lands of the Darug and Guringai peoples, where blue gums have towered over the landscape since time immemorial. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land