The Breakdown
Wookie feat. Lain – ‘Battle’
In this edition of The Breakdown we go back 23 years to dissect a true UKG classic
Article Results
Q&A
Insolate: ‘Music Is the Ultimate Freedom’
Insolate has just dropped a new EP on Luke Slaters’ label. We put her through Attack’s Q&A…
Charts
Cromby Mar 22 Chart
Top ten for March from producer & DJ Cromby featuring Radioactive Man, Luca Lozano, Cytokinesis, Luke Slater and more.…
Charts
Sololo Mar 22 Chart
Top ten for March from producer & DJ Sololo featuring KVRVBO, Dwson, Tebza De SouL, Da Vynalist and more.…
Track By Track
Mike Nasty: “This EP Pays Homage To The Place I Love The Most”
We recently caught up with NYC-based Mike Nasty and asked him to talk us through the production of his…
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5 Underrated Artists Right Now
In a first for Attack, the in-house team choose five artists we believe are underrated. At least for now…
Interviews
Thomas Brett On ‘The Creative Electronic Music Producer’
Thomas Brett is a musician, ethnomusicologist and author of ‘The Creative Electronic Music Producer’, a book that examines the process…
Q&A
Obskür Speak On Bad Mouthing, Selling Doughnuts And A Disgusting Fish Tank
Obskür recently released their single ‘The Dark’ featuring Bklava on FFRR Records. We caught up with the duo for…
Show & Tell
TIBASKO: “The Stage Has Always Been In My Life”
They’re as likeable in real life as their music is. If they are not blowing up your speakers then…
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Ten Soft Synth Emulations That Are Better Than The Hardware
Extra features! More polyphony! So much cheaper! Here are 10 synth plugins that improve on the synths they’re emulating.
Track By Track
Defrag – ‘Float’
Jeff Dodson aka Defrag has recently released his 13-track album ‘Float’, on Hymen Records. We asked him to run…
Show & Tell
Negroni Nails
DJs and producers Steffi and Privacy return to join heads under the new moniker, Negroni Nails. To support their new…
Interviews
Nico Perez On Licensing, The Changing DJ Landscape & Making Mixcloud More Social
At the end of last year, Mixcloud announced a big update to allow track uploads. As the company continues to…
Synth Secrets
Learn How To Make Noisia-Inspired Synths With Ableton’s Operator
In this Synth Secrets, we’ll be showing you how to make an explosive FM lead sound inspired by Noisia…
News
We Create The ‘Forever Ravers’ Bassline Using Ableton’s Wavetable
In our new YouTube Synth Secrets, we create a bassline inspired by ANNA’s ‘Forever Ravers’, released on Kompact Extra…
Charts
Athlete Whippet Feb 22 Chart
Top ten for February from producers & DJs Athlete Whippet featuring Klein Zage, Theon Bower, Natasha Bai, Donald’s House…
Gear/Software
Analog Meets Digital: Korg Drumlogue Review
Analog, digital and even plugins, Korg’s Drumlogue has it all – but is it enough?
Beat Dissected
Make A Beat Inspired By Alexander Robotnick’s ‘Problèmes D’Amour’.
This time on Beat Dissected we’ll be showing you how to create groovy electro drums in the style of…
Gear/Software
AIAIAI TMA-2 Studio Wireless+ Headphones
AIAIAI’s studio headphones are the first wireless headphones with a dedicated transmitter. But is going cable-free worth it? Are they the best choice for music production? We test them out.
News
January Crossword Winner Announced!
We are happy to announce that we have now chosen January’s crossword winner. Thank you to everyone who took part. It wasn’t meant to be easy, but we hope our quiz tested your music knowledge.
Columns
“Underground” Should Not Mean “Play For Free”
When an artist struggled to cover their transport costs to their gig, what message did that send to the wider…
Interviews
5 Women In The Synthesizer Industry: Yoriko Matsushita, Roland Japan
For International Women’s Day we talked to five women engineers working in the synthesizer industry about their jobs. This time, we speak with Yoriko Matsushita at Roland.
Charts
MDM Factory Jan 22 Chart
Top ten for January from DJs & producers MDM Factory featuring Lis Sarroca, Julianna, Photonz, DJ Hell and more.…
Charts
Fort Romeau Jan 22 Chart
Top ten for January from producer & DJ Fort Romeau featuring Soela, Fred P, Violet, Move D, Mind Against and…
Gear/Software
Roland SH-4d: Four Synths And A Drum Machine In One Black Techno Box
Roland’s latest, the SH-4d, is a multitimbral powerhouse complete with rhythm track and sequencer.
The Breakdown
What Is The Recipe For An Effective Breakdown?
In this article we look at some tricks for producing one of the key sections in any dance music genre – the breakdown.
Charts
Emily Nash Jan 22 Chart
Top ten for January from producer & DJ Emily Nash featuring Teedee, Wilkinson, Issey Cross, Dark Heart and more.…
Charts
TIBASKO Jan 22 Chart
Top ten for January from producer & DJ TIBASKO featuring Skream, Kiimi, Scuba, SWIM and more.…
Beat Dissected
Make A Beat In The Style Of KiNK’s ‘Perth’
Build a beat inspired by Bulgarian producer KiNK’s dancefloor-filling track ‘Perth’.…
Columns
Same As It Ever Was: Gen X’s Disappointing Anger Over Sped Up TikTok Songs
The latest music trend is speeding up songs and older generations are not here for it. Why their disapproval is tone deaf.
Top Tracks
Frazi.er – “I Hate These Over-Saturated Main Room Sounds”
Frazi.er is a producer and DJ hailing from Scotland with releases on Exhale and collaborations with Pan-Pot. We…
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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…
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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…
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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…