{"title":"Blast","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eItalian House duo, Blast, was active in the 90s and based in Sicily. The vocalist and frontman of the group was V.D.C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlast gained popularity for their unique blend of house music, incorporating elements of Italian culture into their sound. Their energetic performances and infectious beats captivated audiences worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a string of successful releases and collaborations with renowned artists, Blast left an indelible mark on the electronic music scene. Their legacy continues to inspire aspiring musicians and fans alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blood-7","title":"Blood","description":"\u003cp\u003eEarlier this year \u003cstrong\u003eBl'ast!\u003c\/strong\u003e guitarist, Mike Neider, contacted Southern Lord with news that he had found some mysterious old Bl'ast! master tapes in an abandoned storage locker. They were sent out to a studio to be baked as the tapes' quality had deteriorated - they were 25 years old after all!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce they had been baked and the audio information had been transferred digitally, it was time to find out just what was on these mysterious tapes! Southern Lord contacted longtime Bl'ast! fiend Dave Grohl about mixing this recording, and his response was an enthusiastic, \"Fuck Yeah, Let's do it.\" Whilst inside Grohl's famous 606 studios and with the Neve console featured in the recent Grohl-produced documentary, Sound City, we discovered a completely unheard, unreleased Bl'ast! recording session from the mid-80s!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe band is absolutely on fire on this recording! 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