A journey through the music, message, and mood of a band that changed everything.
Who is Massive Attack?
Massive Attack is a British music collective formed in Bristol in the late 1980s. Often credited with creating the trip-hop genre, their music blends electronic beats, soul, dub, hip-hop, and haunting vocals into something timeless. Their albums Blue Lines (1991), Mezzanine (1998), and 100th Window (2003) have influenced artists around the world.
Art and activism
Massive Attack is known for powerful live visuals and political statements. Their shows are immersive experiences — using light, projection, and typography to comment on war, climate, surveillance, and inequality. They don’t just perform — they provoke.
Essential Albums
Blue Lines(1991)
Massive Attack’s debut album Blue Lines didn’t just launch a band — it launched a genre. Often credited as the birth of trip-hop, Blue Lines blended hip-hop beats, dub, soul, and UK club culture into something completely new.