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.
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Long Reads
How ADHD Shapes Dance Music
Neurodiverse conditions like ADHD are common among people in the dance music scene. We sat down with Tristan Hunt, former…
Charts
2Phargon March 22 Chart
Top ten for March from producer & DJ 2Phargon featuring Blindsmyth, Danny Goliger, Elkka, Fourtet and more.…
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…
Gear/Software
Caelum Audio Choric: Not Your Old Man’s Chorus Plugin
Chorus effects are indispensable for doubling and adding stereo width but that’s all they can do, right? Caelum Audio’s Choric is here to prove that wrong.
Columns
Are There Too Many Plugins?
The plugin market is massive. How can we be expected to buy everything?
Tutorials
Create Organic Sounding Tracks Using Toontrack’s EZDrummer
In this tutorial, we’re going to use Toontrack’s EZDrummer to add an organic flair to your house tracks…
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…
Beat Dissected
Underground Resistance ‘The Final Frontier’
In this instalment of Beat Dissected, we’re going to be building a hard-hitting techno beat inspired by Underground…
Long Reads
What Happens When You Take Your Music Off Spotify?
A year ago we published a series of articles about artists who had removed their music from Spotify. We caught…
News
Carl Craig Celebrates Black History Month By Presenting All Black Digital
Carl Craig, in partnership with Beatport and Quincy Jones’s Qwest TV, presents All Black Digital in support of Bridges…
Charts
MDM Factory Jan 22 Chart
Top ten for January from DJs & producers MDM Factory featuring Lis Sarroca, Julianna, Photonz, DJ Hell and more.…
Interviews
“D Is For Drama”: 30 Years Of Promoting In Detroit
What does it take to promote for thirty years in Detroit? Promotion, wherever you are, is a tough gig, but…
Long Reads
AI & Music Deep Dive Pt 2: Is It Game Over For Musicians?
With AI growing ever more powerful and many services using it to power actual musical composition, are the days of human-made music numbered?
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…
Charts
TIBASKO Jan 22 Chart
Top ten for January from producer & DJ TIBASKO featuring Skream, Kiimi, Scuba, SWIM and more.…
Long Reads
AI is Weird & Creepy. How Worried Should Musicians Be?
With AI growing ever more powerful and many services using it to power actual musical composition, are the days of human-made music numbered?
Synth Secrets
This Is Why You Need Vector Synthesis in Your Life
Here’s how to create a simple but enigmatic sweeping chord sound using KV331’s SynthMaster 2 that you simply can’t get without vector synthesis
Charts
Hector Oaks Jan 22 Chart
Top ten for January from techno DJ & producer Hector Oaks featuring Jasss, DJ Stingray 313, Mehen, Ignez and more…
Quizzes
We’re Giving Away 2 Signum Audio Skye Dynamics Processor Licenses
In this month’s competition, we’re giving away two separate copies of Signum Audio’s Skye Dynamics. Read on…
Long Reads
Do You Need Social Media To Survive?
Ever wondered why Helena Hauff, Shackleton or Crooked Man aren’t on social media? Can an artist survive without social…
Gear/Software
RePitch By Synchro Arts: How Does It Challenge Auto-Tune and Melodyne?
Vocal processing specialists Synchro Arts have come out with RePitch, a pitch correction plugin. Is it right for your workflow?
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…
News
The Soundtoys Xmas Sale Ends Soon
Soundtoys announced its huge Xmas plugin sale earlier this month. There are just a few days left to save and…
The Best...
The 10 Best Studio Monitors Under $1,000 On Reverb Right Now
Replace your current set of monitors or grab a second pair for mixing from this list of studio speakers that won’t make your wallet cry.
Track By Track
Julien Bracht: “All The Hi-Hats & Shakers Are Made With Rakes”
After a few years away, Julien Bracht returns to making techno with his new EP ‘Rave Flower’.…
Tutorials
The Ultimate Delay Guide
Delay may not be as complicated as some other kinds of effects but there’s still a number of things to keep straight. We take the guesswork out of choosing the right
Q&A
Antigone
Antigone has released a two-track EP named “We Are The Soldiers”. We caught up with the “No pain No…
Long Reads
Focus On Community & Clubbing Will Be Just Fine
What does a turbulent economy spell for party people and how exactly can nightlife culture survive the cost of living…
The Best...
The Best Artists At Seismic Dance Event 2022
Attack Magazine breaks down 5 must-watch sets at this year’s Seismic Dance Event taking place Nov 11-13th…
Charts
J.O.S.H.U.A Dec 21 Chart
Top ten for December from SWU & Reprezent Radio host J.O.S.H.U.A. including tracks from Mani…
Advertising
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…