Empire of the Ants is the creative collaboration between Tin Raven and Jody Fiteni—two artists united by a shared passion for authentic, genre-defying music.

Tin Raven is a seasoned songwriter, musician, and producer who has been crafting original music since his teens. His work is marked by sincerity and a refusal to conform to trends, resulting in a sound thats both grounded and distinctive.

Jody Fiteni, lead vocalist and lyricist, was the frontman for several West London bands in the 1990s, including The Switch, The Mustard Seeds, and Hunkpapa. He later moved to Malta, where he established a creative advertising and design studio while continuing to pursue music.

Drawing on a diverse range of influences—from The Cure, Bauhaus, and Dead Can Dance to John Martyn and New Model Army—their music blends the emotional depth of post-punk with the atmospheric textures of alternative and indie rock.

What began as a mutual appreciation of each others YouTube channels has evolved into a cross-continental musical project. Despite the distance, Tin and Jody collaborate closely to write, record, and produce original material under the Empire of the Ants banner.​