Flying Fish

Flying Fish is the collaborative project of Malachi Trout and Ed Moris, formed in the late 1990s in West London. The duo represents a specific nexus of the UK electronic scene, bridging the gap between the sample-heavy trip-hop of Ninja Tune (where Trout collaborated with The Herbaliser) and the burgeoning drum and bass movement.

Their sound identity is defined by 'funky soul food beats' and a heavy reliance on vintage gear, including Clavinets and Hammond organs, often sequenced via Atari computers to maintain a specific rhythmic swing. Trout's background as a funk compiler and Jazzman Records associate brings a deep archival knowledge to their sampling, while Moris's experience with labels like Federation Records provides a dancefloor-ready edge. Critically, they are viewed as masters of the 'jazzy overtone' within electronic music, occupying a space similar to artists like Sabu Martinez or the Delicious Digital collective. Their career arc shows a transition from underground 12-inch releases to high-profile TV and radio production, maintaining a reputation for high-quality, analog-saturated sound design that appeals to crate diggers and audiophiles alike.