Another new signing for 2019, we welcome The Company Soundsystem (aka Alex Musto) to 3Bridge Records. ‘Drive Through The Crazy’ is his newest offering and it features 3 original tracks, plus a remix by one of the 3Bridge captains, Eric Shans. ‘Through You feat. Tarynn Hailey’ starts things off and it takes a straight-ahead dirty, deep, tech house approach that aims straight for the dancers. A big bass riff and kick guide the proceedings here and piano type leads, random percussive elements, and Tarynn’s repeated vocal line are generously spread out in the mix. It also has a breakdown with an unexpected twist which will surprise you in the best way possible. It’s a track that could be played at any hour of the party.
‘Drive Me Crazy’ comes next and it’s an interesting meld of styles. Crunchy percussion, a fat bottom end, along with twisted vocal snippets guide the track along. Off-kilter arpeggios and synth swells blanket it with melodic twists and turns that play off of each other. The second version, the ‘Eric Shans Mental Health Mix’, is appropriately named. It ups the energy of the track frenetically with two bass riffs going back and forth coinciding with sharp racing hi-hats, distorted leads, and shuffling drums.
‘Pieces Of Meat, Waiting For A Butcher’ takes things into the deep end closing out the EP with a humungous low end, snares that smack away relentlessly, big synthesizer lines, and twisted movie samples. This is one for those late hours into the morning and it’s a real treat for the ears and the mind. Get yourself through the crazy and grab this EP for your sets. You’ll find plenty of reasons to play it. ‘Through You’ mixed and engineered by Tony Grund. EP mastered by Jeff Clarke.
