Long Reads
How Prevalent Is Ageism In Dance Music?
We spoke with Fabio, Anja Schneider and I:Robots about the reality of getting old working in dance music.…
Article Results
Long Reads
Is Dance Music About To Change Its Tune?
Artists and manufacturers are working to explode the piano roll as we know it. There are more than 12 notes…
News
Win a copy of The Secrets of Dance Music Production
We’re giving away ten copies of our book The Secrets of Dance Music Production. Enter our prize draw to…
Q&A
Shadow Dancer
Beachball aliens, Rugrats and 808 snare rolls… The brothers in arps take on our quick-fire Q&A.…
News
Dance Music Prize Draw For Ukraine
A competition featuring prizes of dance music rare vinyl, event tickets, first edition books, exclusive artwork and more has been…
Columns
What Happened To Progress In Dance Music?
Dance music used to be about pushing the envelope. Attack writer Adam Douglas wonders when that changed.
Interviews
Mumdance
With the release of his new free mixtape, eclectic producer Jack Adams returns to music after a two year hiatus…
Beat Dissected
Dirty Indie-Dance
Our step-by-step drum programming walkthrough focuses on a gritty indie-dance beat with attitude.…
Long Reads
5 Historic Dance Music Duo Reunions
Skream and Benga have announced they’re working on music again together. Here are five other electronic music duo reunions that made an impact.
Interviews
Krust: “Great artists, painters, musicians, designers, dancers: they’ve transcended the genre”
This month’s feature interview is with Krust, currently riding high with the remix version of last year’s superb…
News
PRS Targets Dance Producers
Collecting society launches initiative to encourage electronic music producers to ensure they receive payment for their music.…
Features
2012: The Year In Dance Music
We take a look back at the highs and lows of 2012 in music and gear, pausing to reflect on…
Long Reads
Mark Archer: “I’ve always tried to just make stuff straight for the dance floor”
This month’s feature interview is with UK producer Mark Archer who began with trail-blazing UK techno outfit Nexus…
Interviews
Violet: “There’s an underground & a super-commercialised thing that’s almost like a caricature of dance music”
She’s recently released her ‘Espírito EP’ and is boss of the excellent naive label, co-promoter of the…
Beat Dissected
Raw Dance-Punk
This week’s beat is a straight-up dance-punk groove inspired by the likes of LCD Soundsystem, The Rapture…
Books/DVDs
The Evolution of Electronic Dance Music
Keyboard magazine’s repackaging of some of its finest articles offers a series of intriguing insights into the rise and…
Long Reads
How Japanese Technology Shaped Dance Music
There’s no denying that Japanese hardware – synthesizers, drum machines, and DJ gear – has exerted a huge influence on dance music. How did this island nation come to dominate music production and playback?
Columns
Beyond Liverpool: Dance Music’s Accountability Problem
While the scenes from Liverpool’s ‘First Dance’ event were a joy to behold, writer Isobel Moloney looks at the…
Top Tracks
Shadow Dancer
New Order, Jean Michel Jarre and a-ha are on the playlist of the Manchester-based techno duo’s Top…
Top Tracks
Fenrick “I’ll Never Hate Music”
You probably know the name already, but what are Fenrick’s Top Tracks? We find out.…
Long Reads
“I’d be disappointed if we went 100% back to normal”: How the Dutch Dance Music Scene Intends to Reform Upon Reopening
With the Dutch dance music industry, which has been closed for twelve months, still lacking cultural recognition from the government…
Tutorials
Secretos de la Producción de Música Dance: Sonido Capturado y Lo-Fi
Este seminario es un pequeño ejemplo de nuestro nuevo libro “Secretos de la Producción de Música Dance…
News
Frederic. Confirms 2026 Festival Appearances
Berlin-based DJ and producer outlines 2026 tour plans following the release of his recent EP, Rather Be With You…
News
NOT BAD FOR A GIRL Issues Open Letter on Line-Up Inequality
Open letter highlights regression in non-male artist bookings and urges industry-wide action to address imbalance.…
News
¡Attack publica Secretos de la Producción de Música Dance en español!
Debido a la gran demanda, el primer libro de Attack, The Secrets of Dance Music Production, ahora está disponible en…
Columns
2020 A Year In Dance Music. Pt. 2: Plague Raves – Watch Like Nobody’s Dancing
We continue our review of 2020 in dance music, with the second half of a year in which DJs tragically…
News
Akai Launches New Flagship MPC – The MPC XL
Akai Professional has released the MPC XL, a new flagship MPC featuring an upgraded processor, advanced pad technology, and extended…
Top Tracks
Chloe Battelle – “Proggy House Really Gets The Crowds Going Right Now’
We caught up with Chloe Battelle and asked her to talk us through her Top Tracks. If you’re crate…
Long Reads
2020: A Year In Dance Music Part 1 – Through The Haunted Mirror
We look back at the year in dance music through the twisted prism of social media.…
Long Reads
Unlikely Moments In Dance Music History
Dance music and DJ history has been driven by disruptive technologies, revolutionary movements and pioneering people. We look at few…
News
Freenzy Music Expands Global Presence with Latin-Tech House Fusion
Brazilian producer’s rise continues with chart success, international tours, and new label venture.…
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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…