The Blast

Two Bands share this name.

1. Street punk from Japan.

2. Formed in the 1990s, some years earlier, lead singer Nash had managed to obtain albums by The Beatles, who were banned during the communist regime. The Beatles have informed much of their music since, although there are nods to the angular pop of the early 80s and Britpop, in particular Oasis. Although Russian, the band sing in pitch perfect English, and originally consisted of Nash (vocals), Khalp (guitar), Gia (bass) and Sergei (drums). Read more on Last.fm