A few quick words before we start.

I haven't been actively into music for very long, only a couple years.

It wasn't until I heard Femtanyl for the first time that I finally understood the appeal.

Since then, I've amassed a few playlists I listen to from time to time.

I've tried listening to albums before, haven't been able to find one I was super into,
however, and struggled to label one as my "favorite." I've always preferred individual
songs, rather than entire curated experiences.

That was until January 6th, 2026, when a long time friend introduced me to this somewhat obscure
album called "Monarch of Monsters" by artist Vylet Pony.

I will admit, I was fairly intoxicated my first listen, I had just finished an entire
joint by myself, but to be honest, I think that made it better. It was unironically
one of the most positive and enlightening experiences I've ever had. Never in my life have
I felt more connected to a piece of music than I did at that very moment.

What is Monarch

"Monarch of Monsters is an allegory for how trauma, loneliness, and selfishness can turn
you into a horrible person; it's about endeavouring to stay alive even within a terminal
state of regret; how — in this regret — experiencing any happiness at all feels insincere and
undeserved; about perpetuating a cycle of toxicity and wickedness because it's all you've known,
and you've been afraid of being wrong; and ultimately, learning to find purpose and self-love in that chaos."

- Vylet Pony

Monarch of Monsters is a 12 song alt/prog/noise rock album created by artist Vylet Pony, real name Zelda Trixie Lulamoon,
known for creating songs themed around the 2015 show My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.