Beat Dissected
Bossa Nova Vibes
In this latest Beat Dissected, we put together a Brazilian bossa n ova-inspired beat with acoustic and percussive textures.
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Columns
What Is The Role Of The DJ Today?
DJ and producer Funk Butcher (Kwame Safo) recently suggested on Twitter that you’re “Not really a DJ if you…
Introducing...
Alex Church
With the second part of his collaborative project with Phantasy Sound’s James Welsh dropping in mid-April, UK producer…
Track By Track
Tim Green
We got producer Tim Green to talk us through his latest EP, ‘Vacation To Life’, released on Lee Burridge’s…
Synth Secrets
Pacific State-Style Pads
The pads in 808 State’s genre-defining ‘Pacific State’ are no doubt at the top of the list of the most iconic sounds in dance music. In this Synth Secrets, we replicate the Mancunian quartet’s synthesis secrets.
Long Reads
How Techno Provided The Soundtrack of Change in Berlin
When the Berlin Wall fell over 30 years ago, young people from East and West came together to celebrate their…
News
Musicians Call For Spotify to Increase Payments In Light Of Covid-19
The streaming giant is under pressure from musicians to increase artist compensation in light of the widespread loss of income…
News
Ableton Cancels Loop Over COVID-19 Virus Concerns
In the latest cancellation to affect the music industry, Ableton has announced that it is rescheduling its Loop summit for…
Q&A
Pete Bones & The Stones of Convention
Pete Bones’ new album ‘Wild Moose Chase’ is a seven-track, heavy-duty, dark-disco spectacular. Ahead of its release…
Tutorials
How To Get Big ‘80s Drums
Got big hair and big shoulder pads but small drums? We show you how to take your ‘80s percussion from wimpy Hall And Oates to stomping New Order.
News
Miami Winter Music Conference Cancelled Due To Covid-19 Concerns
Miami’s flagship dance music conference and festival joins the list of large scale events being postponed due to public…
Introducing...
Fedele
Fedele is the new eponymous alias from Fedele Ladisa. Better known as one of the three minds behind Agents of…
Columns
How Not To Do A DJ Handover!
Attack writer Harold Heath can’t stop thinking about this Craig Richards Boiler Room set……
Tutorials
Dub-Style Drum Processing For Character And Groove
In this tutorial, we use Surreal Machines’ Dub Machines plugins to turn a dry beat into delay-soaked dub madness.
News
January’s Best Music
Replacing our long-standing Mixes of The Week, we start a new series highlighting our favourite music of the previous…
News
The Best Black Friday Deals for DJs and Producers 2019
We round up the best Black Friday 2019 deals for producers and DJs.…
Top Tracks
Minuit Machine
Minuit Machine is a popular french female duo. Despite making ‘dark wave vocal-based techno’ their listening tastes are diverse…
Interviews
Quentin ‘Tin Tin’ Chambers – Energy ’89
32 years ago this week, Quentin ‘Tin Tin’ Chambers, Jeremy Taylor and Anton Le-Pirate put on their infamous rave…
Introducing...
Eva Swan
“The kick is very important to me, it has to be strong, dark and full.” Belgian producer Eva Swan introduces…
News
News Round-Up: 15/11/19
No more Born Slippy. A new app from Jean-Michel Jarre. Fold’s license suspended. Black Spring shipping just in…
Tutorials
Mixing Breakbeats
In this new installment of our mixing series, we mix a ’90s-style breakbeat using Waves plugins in Ableton Live.
Long Reads
How to Integrate Activism And Community Organizing Into Music Events
After publishing our article last month, “Is It Time For a DJ Union’ Attack Magazine was contacted by Peter Marks…
News
News Round-Up: 1/11/19
Denon DJ announces full Serato integration. Splice announces iZotope upgrades as rent to own. Nina Kraviz faces backlash on Twitter…
News
News Round-Up: 25/10/19
Shoom comes to Electric Brixton. BBC Symphony Orchestra now available. French Senate tightens rave laws.…
Track By Track
Jaymie Silk
Jaymie Silk has just dropped his ‘Young, Broke & Fabulous’ album, in which he effortlessly moves from techno to soul…
Interviews
John Digweed
Pioneering UK DJ John Digweed has just released a follow-up to last years ‘Quattro’, ‘Quattro II’ a 4 disc…
News
News Round-Up: 11/10/19
Own a piece of Keith Flint memorabilia. Cut your own vinyl records at home. Accusonus reveal Rhythmiq. Ampify release their…
News
Win a limited copy of Moodymann’s “Sinner” plus a bucket hat from his exclusive New Era collaboration
Correctly answer one simple question for your chance to win a Moodymann bucket hat from his exclusive collaboration with New…
Deconstructed
Drexciya – Black Sea
This time in Deconstructed, we dive deep into Drexciya’s ‘Black Sea’ to discover the intricacies of the arrangement in this classic slab of Detroit techno.
Columns
Is It Time For A DJ Union?
We all hoped the pandemic would be a time for dance music and club culture to ‘re-set’ but a…
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Marketing & Advertising With Attack Magazine
If you’re reading this, you might consider working with Attack Magazine. Read on to find out how we can…
Quizzes
Crossword #10 April 22
Aprils’ crossword is Ukrainian themed. How much do you know about Ukrainian music? Time to find out.…
Quizzes
How High is Your Roland IQ?
You have 15 mins to complete 14 practical tests for a chance to win £2,000 worth of Roland gear…
The Best...
Ten Of The Best: Headphones For Music Production
We offer a selection of our recommended headphones for studio use, picking out our top choices at a range of…
Long Reads
What Makes A Great DJ?
What makes a great DJ? Kristan Caryl asked a group of top selectors including Dave Clarke, Mr G, Mosca and…
The Best...
Ten Of The Best: New Analogue Mono Synths
2014 was an incredible year for analogue synths and 2015 looks set to deliver even more. We run through some…