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Originally formed beneath the moniker M.A.D. (Mutually Guaranteed Destruction, that’s), Bl’ast! hailed from Santa Cruz, California, and would become labelmates with the music group they were set alongside the many: Dark Flag. M.A.D., shaped in 1982 by Clifford Dinsmore on vocals, Steve Stevenson on electric guitar, Dave Cooper on bass, …

Forsaking electric tools, Dando Shaft nevertheless radiated exactly the same degree of energy as electric English folk rings like Fairport Convention and Steeleye Course. Driven yourself percussion and standup bass, the Coventry-based group produced a sound designated by complex patterns and complicated textures. Formed like a five piece group, Dando …

Emerging through the rather unlikely locale of Montreal, Quebec, ska revivalists the earth Smashers were shaped in 1994 by singer/guitarist Matt Collyer, bassist Dave Cooper, saxophonist Leon Kingston, trombonist Kurt Ruzenisky, and drummer Tim Doyle. Debuting having a 1996 self-titled work for their personal STOMP imprint, later on that yr …