Raising Records proudly welcomes Milan-based artist Flying Moth to the family with his two-track Tello EP, a release that perfectly captures his deep, jazzy, and soulful approach to house music.
A talented musician, producer, and DJ, Flying Moth has built a reputation for blending propulsive house grooves with emotional depth, releasing on several respected labels before joining Raising’s growing roster. On the Tello EP, distributed via MN2S Label Services, he delivers two elegant cuts that balance warmth, rhythm and complexity, another world-class example of Raising Records’ ongoing commitment to championing genuine, heartfelt music from emerging global talent. We caught up with Flying Moth to discuss the project, his roots in Milan, and his creative vision.
Congratulations on the release of Tello EP! How did the connection with Raising Records come about, and what made this label feel like the right home for the project?
I thought of Raising Label as an artist community that I really appreciate—a home where there is a real intent to promote the artist’s material. I think that the support from the DJs linked to this reality and from the artists themselves is the most important thing in the current context.
You’re known for your deep, jazzy, and soulful house sound. How would you describe your artistic identity, and how is that reflected on Tello EP?
I have so many artistic influences, and as a producer, I’m always trying to build a unique identity over time. It really satisfies me when other artists or DJs recognize my sound. On “Tello,” I tried to build a movement based on the constant in-and-out of played parts or samples; I really enjoy structuring the song’s narrative this way.
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The title track, “Tello,” has a warm, hypnotic energy. Can you talk about how that track came together and what inspired its groove or mood?
For “Tello,” I wanted to create something that wasn’t strictly dancefloor-oriented, but rather something that sat somewhere in between, allowing the listener to focus on the timbral choices. There’s also a structural connection to this, as the central section leads to a moment of “stasis” before the drop reprises its dominant theme.
“Can’t Stop It” has a different energy but still fits perfectly with your sound. What was your creative process like when producing that track?
Perhaps “Can’t Stop It” reflects even more my desire to dictate movement to the song through the entry and exit of the track’s many elements (samples, melodic licks, chords, etc.). “Can’t Stop It” begins with the creation of the drums, upon which I then oriented everything else. I also wanted the percussive movement to be very distinctive.
You’re based in Milan. How has the city’s music culture influenced your production style and approach to house music?
I think Milan has only increased my desire to create something where the listener pays more attention and doesn’t just absorb the energy of the tracks. It’s a city that thrives on image and appearance, where anyone can become a DJ overnight if they can bring their friends to the club. I haven’t been to an interesting night in years; the lineups are confusing and lack any artistic coherence. I think my way of exorcising all this is to create a world that’s extremely distant and devoid of artistic compromise.
You’ve released music on other respected labels before joining Raising Records. What do you look for in a label partnership, and how does this collaboration compare?
I think the most important job of a label is to promote the artist’s project. Promotion is effective if the label itself believes your work is valid and marketable. Nowadays, in a world where there’s less revenue and less attention, it’s important to promote your art through channels where interested and attentive communities can be found. I’ve seen Raising work very well in this regard, so I’m interested in working with them.
Check out the Tello EP on Traxsource.
Your music blends live-sounding elements with electronic textures very seamlessly. Do you come from a background in live instrumentation, or is that something you developed through production?
Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to study a little jazz harmony and play the piano. While I could potentially save a lot of time in the production process by using live instruments, I love writing everything from scratch, working on the individual dynamics and timbres of the various elements. It’s said that there are contexts where our behaviors differ greatly. In music, I like to be meticulous at times, while in everyday life, I’d say I’m a bit of a spacey type!
The Tello EP feels both classic and contemporary. Were there any artists, records, or eras that inspired its sound?
For this work, I was very inspired by Retromigration, especially by his productions released on “Wolf.”
What’s next for Flying Moth after Tello EP?
I have a lot of projects in the works, especially Broken Beat, coming out next year. I like to branch out musically but always try to maintain a solid identity. If I do, the listeners will be the ones to judge me and have their say!