Massive Attack

Massive Attack, the pioneering Bristol collective formed in 1988 by Robert "3D" Del Naja and Grant "Daddy G" Marshall, defined the trip-hop genre with landmark albums like Blue Lines and Mezzanine. Their music blends dark hip-hop rhythms, soulful melodies, and atmospheric dub, creating the signature "Bristol sound." Renowned for their fierce political and environmental activism, the group famously boycotted Spotify in protest of military AI investments. As of 2026, the duo has launched a new independent label to release a massive archive of long-awaited material, following major headlining sets at European festivals like Primavera Sound. Their current focus remains on "Paris 1.5 compatible" touring and releasing their first significant body of original work in years.