Metropolis (EP)

Metropolis
EP by
Kompany
ReleasedFebruary 1, 2019
Genre
Length15:48
LabelNever Say Die
Producer
Kompany chronology
New Reign
(2018) 		Metropolis
(2019)

Metropolis is the sixth extended play by Los Angeles–based dubstep producer Kompany. It was released by English record label Never Say Die on February 1, 2019. It contains four songs, including features of singer–songwriter Karra and British grime collective Virus Syndicate.

Background and release

As a lead up to the extended plays release, the four songs present in it were premiered on various electronic music-focused websites, with "Firewall" being premiered by Nest HQ,[1] "Seething" by ThisSongSlaps,[2] "Take It All" by Run the Trap,[3] and "Last Man Standing" by EDM Sauce.[4] Prior to release, the four tracks were only known as IDs seen in various DJ mixes and live-sets.[5]

On February 1, 2019, the extended play was released as a digital download on international digital stores through English record label Never Say Die, as well as being released through various music streaming services.[6][7]

Critical reception

Metropolis was well received by most critics. Tyler Chance of Noiseporn praised the extended plays sound design and production, describing it as "filthy" and "unique" and writing that each track is "unique in its own right" as the extended play traverses such genres as riddim, trap and midtempo bass.[5] Writing for FUXWITHIT, Samuel Lewis and Steph Contant stated that the extended play presented Kompany and opportunity to craft "massive soundscapes with astounding depth and detail, crafting a complex labyrinth of bass to captivate and absorb the listener."[8] Relentless Beat's Joshua Dean described the extended play as a story, noting "Firewall" as a "great buildup into an absolutely insane EP" and the last song, "Last Man Standing", as a "faultless ending to this masterpiece."[7]

Track listing

Digital download[9]
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Firewall"Kompany4:16
2."Seething"Kompany3:17
3."Take It All" (featuring Karra)Kompany4:29
4."Last Man Standing" (with Virus Syndicate)
3:46
Total length:15:48

Release history

Region Date Format Label Ref.
Worldwide February 1, 2019 Digital download Never Say Die [7]

References

  1. ^ "Premiere: Kompany Unveils "Firewall" From Forthcoming 'Metropolis' EP via Never Say Die". Nest HQ. January 30, 2019. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
  2. ^ "[TSS Premiere] Kompany Drops Highly Anticipated New Single, "Seething"". ThisSongSlaps. January 29, 2019. Archived from the original on May 23, 2019. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
  3. ^ "PREMIERE: Kompany Experiments On "Take It All" Off Brand New EP". Run the Trap. February 1, 2019. Archived from the original on February 1, 2019. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
  4. ^ Maria (January 31, 2019). "EDMSauce Premiere: Kompany Unleashes 'Last Man Standing' with Virus Syndicate". EDM Sauce. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
  5. ^ a b ago, Tyler Chance • 4 months. "Kompany Drops Several Anticipated IDs on 'Metropolis' EP". Noiseporn. Retrieved June 4, 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ "Powerful Picks Volume 207: Spag Heddy, Kompany, Fransis Derelle, & More". RaverRafting. February 5, 2019. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
  7. ^ a b c Dean, Joshua. "Kompany Unleashes Multi-Genre 'Metropolis' EP". Relentless Beats. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
  8. ^ "Kompany Crafts Vast Dystopian Soundscapes in 'Metropolis' EP". FUXWITHIT. February 1, 2019. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
  9. ^ Metropolis – EP by Kompany, retrieved June 4, 2019