Dracoflame's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[RUD & Stahl - Heartwave]

Heartwave is such an incredible story for me.

I remember tuning in to your first streams of over 2 years ago, putting this track together piece by piece. Even before release, that was the most beautiful melody I've ever heard. That was my favourite melody for the 18 months following. I remember the version of this song that once was, and how much I loved almost everything about it.

When you and Stahl released Refresh in February of 2022, I thought for sure it would be this. Even with how much I've grown to love Refresh, my first reaction was honestly disappointment, just because it wasn't this. That's how much this melody meant to me.

Fast forward to around half a year ago. You were streaming the making of this track again, this time on YouTube. It was the same melody, the same chords, the same bass... only in your newer style. More reminiscent of Refresh and Caramel than of Flashback and Infinite. It was so soothing and nostalgic to listen to that stream in the background while I worked. What a way to end October.

And just yesterday, you dropped it by surprise. I saw the title—Heartwave—and I knew this had to be it. And even when you consider the 2½ year wait, it does NOT disappoint. I love every part about this. I love how you and Stahl merged so many parts of so many different streams and attempts and revisions and versions together to create the final product. Having tuned into all those streams makes this track feel so complete. It's not the old version from 2 years ago, but I think I like this one a bit more. It's really growing on me!

Congrats on finally releasing Heartwave, RUD! 🤍

theRUD responds:

THANK YOU! <3

[Hunter Milo - Circles]

Great to see you back, Milo! Love your style... it's perfect for this time of year! Hits all the right notes <3

[F-777 - Mr. Coffee]

No WAY!!! Mr. Coffee's on Newgorunds? FINALLY! ☕😄

[Endless Galaxy]

Classic TheStorm! LOVE the vibes from this one! 🌀

TheStorm06 responds:

I was missing it to!! Finally made a classic TheStorm song >:D

[One Day (w/Nev4Ever)]

The ABSOLUTE BEST I've seen from you, Ackee! Way to go! 💜

Ackee39 responds:

Woww, thanks mate! Appreciate the positive vibes <3

[Hunter Milo - Won't Let Go]

Let's go! A new JNG track! Your song are always a delight to listen to, and this one is no different. This is the first time I've heard you use vocals, and you absolutely nailed it. They blend in with your style so perfectly. The piano's a little sharp, but everything gives the intro and breaks just the right atmosphere. The buildups are classic JNG, and I couldn't be happier! The drop variations are nice... you're right, this is a first for you, but honestly, I wouldn't know it from the way you executed every element perfectly.
Thank you for being here, JNG! Can't wait to see what else you've got in store for us this summer. 💗

[Cyanoxe - Horizon]

Not bad at all, bud! Keep it up! 🙌

[Vortonox & GJAP - Kuroi]

Only Vortonox could come up with something this spectacular! Add in GJAP's pizzazz, and we've got something truly special.
This piece really resembles ColBreakz's recent works, but it's got that funky twist to it, especially in the drop. I love the overall layout! It's just too much. 💗
Congratulations on your new release, Vorto! Can't wait to see more from you... let's see what the future holds! ✨

Vortonox responds:

Ty Draco!!! :DD

[Fallen Son]

It's always sad to see someone go. I hope you're doing alright, my friend. 💝

Synfang responds:

Thanks for the support, Draco. Hopefully I'll move on eventually. :/

[X3ll3n - So Long [Velocity Release]]

Okay, X3ll3n, was NOT expecting this. Waiting for Colorful, what I thought would be your next release, I had no clue you were about to drop something like this! It's absolutely insane! I love the style you've taken. It's different from your own — a little closer to JNG's — but I can still hear all the drop elements from your former tracks — besides the wide leads, which are personally my favourite part of your style, but they're not gone forever. This is a chill track, so it doesn't really need them. 💙
Overall, phenomenal job, X3l! Can't wait for Colorful, and everything else you have in store for us this summer! 🙌

X3LL3N responds:

I wasn't expecting this either when I started working on this, which is why I kinda wanted to hype it up.

Also, this is the bare minimum you can expect this summer :D https://x3ll3n.newgrounds.com/news/post/1282788

I'm basically posting 4 to 8 times faster than usual funnily enough x)