"Extraterrestrial" is a song by American electronic music producer Tynan and

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–based dubstep producer Kompany. English record label Never Say Die Records released it on August 27, 2018. The song was released as part of Tynan's ''Pandora's Box'' extended play released on November 9, 2018.

Background and release

On August 27, 2018, the song 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. It was released as the first and only single on Tynan's third extended play ''Pandora's Box'', released through Never Say Die on November 9, 2018. As of June 3, 2019, the song has gained around 265,000 plays on

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and over 97,000 views on the

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channel.

Critical reception

"Extraterrestrial" was well received by most critics, with most complimenting the song's mix of

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and trap,

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, and production. Molly Hankins of '' Nest HQ'' praised the song's sound design and production, calling it "refined and tactile" and writing that it is "so metallic and simultaneously gooey that the reverberation has an edge to it throughout", finalising her review by saying that "if you’re going to release a trap slapper, bass-beast, or dubstep mind-melter, when it comes to sound design, this is the sonic calibre to beat." Writing for ''EDM.com'', Miljan Milekic wrote that the song showcased both artist's "skill and successfully combining trap and dubstep, their delivered a track that will bug your mind in months to come." ''ThisSongSlaps Brian Bonavoglia noted the song as one that mixes dubstep and trap in "mind-numbing fashion", calling the song a beast that "showcases their production prowess once again solidifying those claims."

Track listing

Release history

References

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