{"id":28542,"date":"2026-06-01T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/?p=28542"},"modified":"2026-05-30T15:31:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T14:31:09","slug":"show-pony-show-pony-for-the-masses-dream-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/?p=28542","title":{"rendered":"Show Pony &#8211; \u2018Show Pony for the Masses\u2019 (Dream House)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/a1590008590_1x1_700.avif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/a1590008590_1x1_700-300x300.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/a1590008590_1x1_700-300x300.avif 300w, https:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/a1590008590_1x1_700-150x150.avif 150w, https:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/a1590008590_1x1_700-65x65.avif 65w, https:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/a1590008590_1x1_700.avif 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Some bands just have \u2018it.\u2019 There is a rush for me when I hear those bands for the first time, and it happened here in a big way. I heard the band thanks to my finely tuned YouTube algorithm knowing to show me new music videos by new bands. Show Pony\u2019s songs turned into one of those nights where the songs went on repeat multiple times. They have released their debut EP, serving up a five-song platter of excellence. \u00a0Hailing from Winnipeg, Show Pony have brought together ingredients from different genres to create a sound that is both fresh and familiar. The band are a trio who manage to create a full sound with just one guitar and drums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Show Pony - Lightning (Official Video)\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cnmXZeTv3J8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Opener \u2018Dead and Gone\u2019 provides a great introduction to the album with hypnotic vocals in the verse working perfectly with the guitar riff and drums. It builds into an explosive chorus that will stick in your head. I described the band\u2019s sound to someone as hints of punk, guitar rock, pop hooks, and a scoop of new wave. All those influences come together here. Lyrically, these songs hit hard and deep as they dive into the stages of grief and honestly remind me that I am still working through some of these from losing my Dad last year. Next up is \u2018Lightning\u2019, possibly my favourite from the album, where I can feel some early Blondie combining with X. This song has hook after hook throughout it. There are subtle nuances in the vocals that really elevate the song. Closing out the first side of the vinyl, \u2018Makes No Difference\u2019 brings in some great backing vocals in the chorus, and the musical change through the chorus provides a great change in tempo. The urgency continues to build in the song and leaves the listener feeling the train move faster and faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018Superstar\u2019 snaps out of the speaker with a killer guitar riff and reminds me a bit of 90\u2019s bands like Fur, NY Loose, and the Goops crossed with some hard-hitting Brit-Rock flourishes a la Grand Theft Audio and a dose of Wargasm UK as the vocals remind me a bit of Milkie Way. \u2018You Just Know\u2019 closes out the album with another great rocker coated with extra sticky earworms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Show Pony - Superstar (Official Video)\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wtULX_hu4rQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At five songs, the band experiences the one criticism you probably don\u2019t mind as a band\u2026 I simply wish there were more songs here. It provides a great introduction to the world for the band. Musically, this is timeless, and, years down the line, we hopefully get to look back on this EP and consider how the band evolved over the years. Definitely recommended!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018Show Pony for the Masses\u2019 is available now. Buy <a href=\"https:\/\/showpony1.bandcamp.com\/album\/show-pony-for-the-masses\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/showpony1.bandcamp.com\/album\/show-pony-for-the-masses\">Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ShowPonyBand7\">Facebook<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/showponyband\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Author: Gerald Stansbury<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some bands just have \u2018it.\u2019 There is a rush for me when I hear those bands for the first time, and it happened here in a big way. I heard the band thanks to my finely tuned YouTube algorithm knowing to show me new music videos by new bands. 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