Recording • Production • Mixing • Mastering
Supporting artists and organisations across the North East and beyond.
Trusted by:
- Sting
- Sony Records
- Global Media
- Trunky Juno
- Dolder
- Bear Park
- Avenger
- Vice Killer
- Fletcher Jackson
- Smoove & Turrell
- Idle Hands
- Memphis Gerald
- The Avelons
- Porcelain
- Zara Angeline
- ROMM
- ANYALEX
- Keiran Bowe
- Josh Taylor
- Don Coyote
- Ren Lawton
- Scrannabis
- The Quireboys
- Nicki Minaj
- The Unthanks
- Gary Powell (The Libertines/24hr Convenience Store)
- Django Flash
- Venom
- Jonny Thorns
- Conor Michael
- Leazes
- Deep Sea Peach Tree
- Plastic Glass
- Tygers of Pang Tang
- My Friend Joe
- RJ Thompson
- Pretty Velvet
- Bear Shoe
- Alex James
- Earth Farm
- White Legs
- Robinin
- Aimee Lambert
- Lidl
- Take That
- Tyga
- Andy Taylor (Duran Duran)
- Hyde & Beast
- Them Things
- Rye
- Vinny Bulman
- Swindled
- Knats
- Mercurius
- Martha Hill
- Drive
- Frankie Jobling
- Vandebilt
- The Ilfords
- Richie Harrison
- Tom Ieuan James
- Cigar Cigar
- Scrannabis
- The National Trust
- Soul Kitchen Records
- The Hairy Bikers
- Alvvays
- Maximo Park
- Aardman Films
- Demolition Records
- Therapy?
- Kate Bond
- Peevie (formerly The Peevie Wonders)
- Ajimal
- Sophie Gordon
- Lottie Willis
- Abnorm
- Kay Greyson
- Kema Kay
- CITRUS
- Hardwick Circus
- Pretty Velvet
- Sly Hand
- Robinin
- The Cash Cows
- Crux
- Big Fish Films
- Bet365
Hear The Work
A selection of records produced and mixed at Blast Recording:
Our Studios
Blast Recording is the leading music production facility in the North East of England.
Control Room & Live Room
Designed by White Mark Ltd (Abbey Road, Real World), our flagship studio combines precision acoustics with a versatile live room. At the heart sits an SSL AWS 900 console with Neve preamps, boutique outboard, and world-class monitoring — built for records that translate everywhere.
Mix Suite
A smaller, acoustically focused room designed for mixing and mastering on Adam S3As and a KRK sub. With guitars and synths ready to hand, it’s also a creative space for writing and production. The Mix Suite is ideal for overdubs, editing, or smaller projects running alongside main studio sessions.
Control Room & Live Room
Designed by White Mark Ltd (Abbey Road, Real World), our flagship studio combines precision acoustics with a versatile live room. At the heart sits an SSL AWS 900 console with Neve preamps, boutique outboard, and world-class monitoring — built for records that translate everywhere.
At the heart of Blast Recording is a studio designed for both inspiration and precision. The control room is anchored by a Solid State Logic AWS 900 – complete with the classic G-Bus compressor and switchable brown/black EQs – delivering the punch and clarity found on countless hit records. Surrounding it is a hand-curated collection of outboard spanning decades: DW Fearn, Phoenix Audio, Chandler and Neve preamps for warmth, Empirical Labs Distressors and Fatso, Urei/UA 1176s and Pendulum ES8 for dynamics, plus the Crane Song HEDD for precision conversion. From rare 1960s French and Soviet preamps to boutique modern gear, every tool here is chosen to give artists that sound — the sound of their favourite records.
Monitoring is provided by Adam S3As, Yamaha NS10s and Exigy full range speakers.
The live room is just as versatile. With a wood floor and beautiful natural acoustics, it’s equally suited to tracking full bands, intimate vocals, or capturing a podcast or audio drama. A dedicated vocal booth with flexible folding doors allows for perfect separation, making it easy to adapt the space for any session.
Our microphone locker includes Wagner U47s, a Telefunken 251, vintage Neumann U87s, and Josephson e22s, alongside a wide range of Shure, Milab, and other classics. For backline, we provide guitar amps from Fender, Marshall, Orange, Vox, and Blackstar, plus bass amps from Fender and Ampeg. A selection of classic synths, including Prophet and Moog, and a collection of rare, characterful pedals are always on hand — giving producers and artists limitless creative options.
This is a space built for ultimate creativity — where artists at every stage can find not just the tools they need, but the sound that takes their music to the next level.
Mix Suite
A smaller, acoustically focused room designed for mixing and mastering on Adam S3As and a KRK sub. With guitars and synths ready to hand, it’s also a creative space for writing and production. The Mix Suite is ideal for overdubs, editing, or smaller projects running alongside main studio sessions.
The Mix Suite is a smaller, acoustically focused room designed first and foremost for mixing and mastering. Monitoring is centred on Adam S3As with sub, supported by Auratone cubes and a vintage Philips radio for honest referencing. It’s a space where mixes translate with precision — the perfect environment to finish a record with confidence.
Though compact, the room is equipped with a characterful selection of outboard: a Retro 2A3 program equalizer, Crane Song HEDD, Bricasti M7, Roland mixers for colour, a Rascal Audio ToneBuss, DBX 160, and rare SCAMP compressors. Conversion comes via a 16-channel Apogee Symphony MkII and a UA Apollo 8, with additional ADAT expansion available. (Full gear list available on request.)
Beyond mixing, the suite is also a flexible space for additional production, overdubs, editing, and writing sessions. With guitars from Fender, Vox, Watkins, and Martin, synths like the Prophet, Moog, and Juno 106, and a collection of unique instruments from uprights to fan organs, it’s a creative retreat designed to keep projects moving forward.
Control Room & Live Room - Full Details
At the heart of Blast Recording is a studio designed for both inspiration and precision. The control room is anchored by a Solid State Logic AWS 900 – complete with the classic G-Bus compressor and switchable brown/black EQs – delivering the punch and clarity found on countless hit records. Surrounding it is a hand-curated collection of outboard spanning decades: DW Fearn, Phoenix Audio, Chandler and Neve preamps for warmth, Empirical Labs Distressors and Fatso, Urei/UA 1176s and Pendulum ES8 for dynamics, plus the Crane Song HEDD for precision conversion. From rare 1960s French and Soviet preamps to boutique modern gear, every tool here is chosen to give artists that sound — the sound of their favourite records.
Monitoring is provided by Adam S3As, Yamaha NS10s and Exigy full range speakers.
The live room is just as versatile. With a wood floor and beautiful natural acoustics, it’s equally suited to tracking full bands, intimate vocals, or capturing a podcast or audio drama. A dedicated vocal booth with flexible folding doors allows for perfect separation, making it easy to adapt the space for any session.
Our microphone locker includes Wagner U47s, a Telefunken 251, vintage Neumann U87s, and Josephson e22s, alongside a wide range of Shure, Milab, and other classics. For backline, we provide guitar amps from Fender, Marshall, Orange, Vox, and Blackstar, plus bass amps from Fender and Ampeg. A selection of classic synths, including Prophet and Moog, and a collection of rare, characterful pedals are always on hand — giving producers and artists limitless creative options.
This is a space built for ultimate creativity — where artists at every stage can find not just the tools they need, but the sound that takes their music to the next level.
Mix Suite - Full Details
The Mix Suite is a smaller, acoustically focused room designed first and foremost for mixing and mastering. Monitoring is centred on Adam S3As with sub, supported by Auratone cubes and a vintage Philips radio for honest referencing. It’s a space where mixes translate with precision — the perfect environment to finish a record with confidence.
Though compact, the room is equipped with a characterful selection of outboard: a Retro 2A3 program equalizer, Crane Song HEDD, Bricasti M7, Roland mixers for colour, a Rascal Audio ToneBuss, DBX 160, and rare SCAMP compressors. Conversion comes via a 16-channel Apogee Symphony MkII and a UA Apollo 8, with additional ADAT expansion available. (Full gear list available on request.)
Beyond mixing, the suite is also a flexible space for additional production, overdubs, editing, and writing sessions. With guitars from Fender, Vox, Watkins, and Martin, synths like the Prophet, Moog, and Juno 106, and a collection of unique instruments from uprights to fan organs, it’s a creative retreat designed to keep projects moving forward.
Mix Suite - Full Details
The Mix Suite is a smaller, acoustically focused room designed first and foremost for mixing and mastering. Monitoring is centred on Adam S3As with sub, supported by Auratone cubes and a vintage Philips radio for honest referencing. It’s a space where mixes translate with precision — the perfect environment to finish a record with confidence.
Though compact, the room is equipped with a characterful selection of outboard: a Retro 2A3 program equalizer, Crane Song HEDD, Bricasti M7, Roland mixers for colour, a Rascal Audio ToneBuss, DBX 160, and rare SCAMP compressors. Conversion comes via a 16-channel Apogee Symphony MkII and a UA Apollo 8, with additional ADAT expansion available. (Full gear list available on request.)
Beyond mixing, the suite is also a flexible space for additional production, overdubs, editing, and writing sessions. With guitars from Fender, Vox, Watkins, and Martin, synths like the Prophet, Moog, and Juno 106, and a collection of unique instruments from uprights to fan organs, it’s a creative retreat designed to keep projects moving forward.
Included Amenities
Fast Wi-Fi
Reliable, high-speed connection
On-Site Parking
Limited availability, first-come, first-served
Kitchen
Kitchen and coffee station for comfort and convenience
Comfortable Lounge Area
A space away from the main studio where you can chill or rehearse
What We Do
Recording
From solo artists to full bands, Blast is built to capture performances that inspire. With an acoustically tuned live room, dedicated vocal booth, and engineers behind chart-topping records, we deliver recordings that feel alive.
Production
Whether you’re finding your sound or pushing it somewhere new, we make records that feel authentic and exciting. From songwriting support to full arrangements, our production is about bringing out the best in every artist — creating music that’s true to you, but built to stand out.
Mixing
Mixing at Blast is about refining your sound and bringing the energy of your music to life. We create mixes that let artists compete on radio and playlists, balancing clarity and character so your music stands out and connects.
Mastering
The final polish — ensuring consistency, loudness, and impact so your release is ready for the world.
What Artists Say
About
Founded in 2002 in a restored Victorian glassworks, Blast has grown from the home of Demolition Records – label for Venom, Therapy?, and more — into one of the UK’s most respected independent studios. With ties to artists like Andy Taylor (Duran Duran) and a client list spanning Take That, Sting, Nicki Minaj, Arctic Monkeys, Alvvays, Sam Fender, and countless others, our history proves one thing: world-class records aren’t confined to London.
At the heart of Blast is a control room designed by White Mark Ltd (Abbey Road, Real World), paired with a live room that inspires performances across every genre. With an SSL console, vintage outboard, rare microphones, and engineers who are musicians themselves, we understand what artists need to take their sound to the next level.
We’ve produced charting albums, BBC audio dramas, and voiceovers for brands like PureGym, Lidl, and The National Trust – but our mission has never changed: to give every artist the same care and quality trusted by international headliners. Blast is Newcastle’s musical home — a place where local talent and global names alike come to find their sound.