Brett Thorngren

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Brett “Cosmo” Thorngren is an American Music Producer, singer, drummer, CEO of Kiss Kiss Bang Bang Records (who have released over 300 tracks) and songwriter.
Early life
Born 25 December 1974 in Cortland New York, son of Eric “ET” Thorngren, maternal grandson of Salvatore Cosimo of the Cosmo Trio. Brett relocated to Miami Florida in the early 1990's.
Music career
Along with Paul Isaac (vocals), Gerson (guitar), Ari Eisenstein (bass) and Brett (drums) formed Muse around 1992 in Miami, Florida. Their self-titled debut album was released in May 1995 by independent label Velocity Records. The follow up album "Arcana" was released 18 May 1997 by Atlantic Records.
In 1999, Brett left Muse to join (Astralwerks Records) recording artists, Metrodub, getting back to his Miami DJ roots, he was back out on the road touring with Chemical Brothers, Daft Punk, and Fat Boy Slim. Performing under the name Cosmo, he became a resident DJ at Liquid, Bar Room, Chili Peppers and Level.
In early 2000 Brett with Gil Bitton formed the side project Lisbon recording a number of tracks with a view to releasing. Contract obligations with record companies meant they were shelved. The tracks were remastered and made available to purchase and stream online from mid December 2019.
Brett wrote and produced a handful of dance records, some released internationally, on various labels (Universal, Filtered, Neo Records). At this point in his career Brett was able to work on his skills as a music producer and engineer, producing various indie rock bands. He worked as Barry Gibb’s (Bee Gees) personal engineer on several projects, including the 2004 Guilty Too, Barbra Streisand’s album which earned him a gold record.
In 2005 Brett mastered Kirk Windstein’s Crowbar studio album Lifesblood For The Downtrodden.
In July 2007 Arctic Tale documentary released an official soundtrack album, which included the track "Underworld", written and recorded by Barry Gibb, Steve Gibb and Ashley Gibb, which credited Brett as Engineer.
In 2010 Kiss Kiss Bang Bang Records was incorporated in Miami Florida providing an independent record label releasing in excess off 300 tracks for local artists via BeatPort, SoundCloud and other online music streaming services.
In 2019 Brett mixed and mastered Alpha Cat's studio album "Thatched Roof Glass House".
Former member of Metrodub (Astralwerks Records), Skreamerz and Thrillers.
Personal life
Brett and his partner have two children and are living in Griffin Georgia.

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