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London Electronic Music Event 2013
We’re proud to announce that Attack will be the official media partner of the London Electronic Music Event, to…
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How Much Is Your Music Worth?
As the music industry continues to react to the digital revolution, musicians face the challenge of figuring out the best…
News
COVID 19: Rapid Testing Paves The Way to Clubs Reopening
The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has announced that rapid lateral flow testing could enable nightclubs to reopen.…
News
AFEM Launch Sexual Harassment and Gender Discrimination Code of Conduct
The industry body describes their new initiative as “a powerful response from the industry for the industry.”…
Podcasts
Pig Room Podcast EP 7 – Rebekah
Attack Editor, Eric Brünjes, sits with Rebekah for 45 minutes on techno today, her studio processes, and to discuss…
Interviews
Stephane Clavel, Virtual DJ: “We’re a start-up, we don’t have job titles!”
Stephane Clavel is the founder of Virtual DJ, the DJ software company and joins us for the second of this…
News
NTIA Report Puts Forward Plan For Nightclub Reopening In UK
Face coverings on the dancefloor and security patrol are amongst the list of measures proposed by the NTIA for a…
Job Envy
Allan Siema
Allan Siema is an artist manager at Simple Complex Music, co-founder and publicist for music platform Fave Sounds and…
Interviews
Raj Rags, R&S: “Programming, event organisation, record labels, A&Ring – I do all of it really”
He’s A&R for the mighty R&S as well as a DJ, promotor event organiser, music…
Interviews
Laura Lewis-Paul: “The passion and the drive, that’s what keeps it going”
For the second of August’s The Business Of Music features, we speak with Laura Lewis Paul, founder and creative…
News
2021 Winter NAMM Show Cancelled
The biggest gear event of the year will be replaced by a virtual ‘Believe in Music’ week.
Columns
Summer In The Hamptons
Have we, with a little help from the Chainsmokers, a Goldman Sachs CEO and a plot to hawk hand sanitiser…
Interviews
Jimmy Asquith: “Just go out there and do it. Fail, fast. Do as much as you can”
In part five of our series – The Business of Music – in partnership with iMusician, Attack’s Oliver Payne talks…
Long Reads
Taking A Step Into The Algorithmic Future With LALAL.AI Voice Changer
LALAL.AI is back with Voice Changer, a slick new AI algorithm that gives you access to famous voices for your songs. Is this the dawning of a new era? We check it out.
News
Behringer Shares First Images of Eurorack-style ARP 2500 Clone
The latest from Behringer is a clone of the ARP 2500 analogue synthesizer made up of Eurorack-compatible modules.
Job Envy
Robb McDaniels
For this month’s Job Envy feature, we spoke to the Robb McDaniels, CEO of the world’s largest online…
Q&A
Frank & Tony: “Compression Won’t Make It Better”
Ten years since their last record, Frank & Tony return with ‘Ethos.’ We put them to task on our Q…
Long Reads
Are Plugin Prices Confusing? What Do Developers Think?
Plugin prices have gone wild, with endless sales, confusing price structures and high-pressure marketing. How do the developers feel about it?
News
Soundcloud Launches Instant Mastering Feature
Soundcloud launches Dolby-powered automated mastering for $4.99/track, claims new service can identify details, unique sections and musical transitions.
News
Spotify Expands to Russia and Twelve Other Countries
Spotify’s expansion into Russia and twelve other countries brings the streaming platform to 92 markets worldwide.…
Interviews
Dan Gillespie: Newfangled Audio
After 11 years working with Eventide, Dan Gillespie started his own venture, Newfangled Audio, making a range of innovative plugins…
Interviews
WARM: Making Sure Your Radio Plays Are Monitored Correctly
We speak with Jesper Skibsby, CEO & Founder of WARM, which monitors radio stations worldwide, tracking your songs in real…
Long Reads
The Revolution Will Be Digitised: 25 Years Of The MP3
The 14th July 2020 is the 25th birthday of the MP3. We spoke with artist and curator Dr John Kannenberg…
Columns
How Come “Downloading for…” Is Even Still A Thing?
Yes DJs are very busy, and yes they get sent lots of promos – but that doesn’t excuse DJs leaving…
The Best...
Ten of the Best Abandoned Plugins
From an early NI emulation to trackers and more, some of the best soft synths and effects ever made are now lost to the inexorable march of technology.
Columns
The Subtle Evolution of Selling Out
Selling out, patronage, sponsorship and endorsement – all equal the same thing – financial reward. But are artists getting paid to feature…
News
Trax Records Facing Lawsuit Brought by Artists Larry Heard and Robert Owens
Larry Heard and Robert Owens are suing the Chicago house label for $1 million ‘unpaid’ royalties.…
Job Envy
Ken Liu
Ken Liu is a graphic designer – “the creative department for small companies like record labels that don’t have a…
Long Reads
Has Techno Lost Its Groove?
Is reducing techno down to 15 or 30-second social media clips, changing the direction of techno production? Is it…
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Ones To Watch: 3 New Producers Using Pirate Studios
Having developed into far more than a forward-thinking rehearsal space business, Pirate is home to a wealth of exciting…
Q&A
Exos
Icelandic recording artist Arnvidur Snorrason – Exos – has just delivered his fourth studio album, ‘Indigo’, nearly 20 years after his last…
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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…