Massimo Logli Talks New Album, Creative Process, Influences & More

Massimo Logli‘s rise has been nothing short of meteoric, with recent gigs and festival appearances putting him on the radar of techno purists and mainstream audiences alike. This year he has rocked crowds at some of Italy’s biggest events, including Resonance, Sonar Festival and Decibel Open Air, and has played iconic clubs like Cocoricò and Bolgia. His forthcoming album ‘Origins’ promises to cement his status as one of the most exciting talents emerging from Italy.

If you had to describe Origins with a single emotion or state of mind, what would it be and why?
The greatest emotion is the happiness of playing a track I created and seeing it appreciated by the people on the dance floor.

How does your creative process differ when working on an album compared to producing single tracks?
A single track is a moment. An album is a journey, a process that takes months.

Have non-musical elements—like films, books, or personal experiences—influenced Origins?
I don’t know where the sounds in my head come from when I create a track. Certainly from years and years of listening. Hans Zimmer has definitely influenced me.

You’ve shared the stage with some of the biggest names in techno including Rainer Zonneveld, Charlotte De Witte to name but a few. Have any of those experiences directly inspired moments in Origins?
Honestly, every artist I’ve opened for has influenced me. One more than others? Sam Paganini.

If someone listens to Origins in 10 years, what do you hope they take away from it?
It’s not a pop album that will go down in music history, but I hope it can inspire future generations to experiment.

Was there a particular track on the album that was especially difficult to complete? What made it so challenging?
All of them were difficult, but Open Wide, which is basically Wide Open by DJ Hyperactive from 1998 completely reworked, was truly tough.

What role does nostalgia play in your music, and how do you balance it with innovation?
It’s very simple, at least for me. At my age, memories blend with current sounds, and that’s how new tracks are born, deeply connected to my musical history.

What advice would you give to someone listening to Origins for the first time?
Absorb the sounds of the past in these tracks. The past always comes back.