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Skeleton EP (DTR-008)

by Siva

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about

Skeleton EP is the first solo work by Siva, who is also known as the leader and bassist of the instrumental reggae band Version Brothers while also running the reggae apparel brand RASTAFA Riddim in Hachioji, Tokyo.

The EP was recorded using analog equipment at Vibes House Studio, which Siva has been building over the past ten years. He played all the instruments himself, recorded onto a reel-to-reel multitrack recorder, and handled the mixing on his own. The project began with a simple question posed by the label owner—a friend of Siva's for over 15 years: What would happen if Siva, whose musical career had always centered around live performances and collaborations, created everything entirely by himself?

Rooted in the groove and spirit of roots reggae, the EP also incorporates unexpected sonic effects that emerged organically during the recording process. Moreover, with mastering by Pole, an artist and engineer known primarily for his work in the realm of electronic dub, the record gained a unique texture that sets it apart from conventional reggae.

In an age where AI automation is taking over music, this work stands out for its raw groove and primal creative spark—offering something that speaks to the listener.

Released on Aug 8, 2025
Mastering & Lacquer cutting by Pole (Scape Mastering, Berlin)
Recording assistance by TYPE-K
Artwork by Taizo Watanabe


Skeleton EPは、八王子でReggaeアパレルブランドRASTAFA Riddim及び家業のシルクスクリーン工房MW ATLANTIS FACTORYを運営し、インストReggaeバンドVersion Brothersのリーダー兼ベーシストとして活動してきたSivaの初のソロ作品です。10年にわたり実家の二階に作り上げてきたVibes House Studioで、オールアナログにこだわり、すべての楽器を自分で演奏し、16トラックのオープンリールMTRへの録音、そしてミキシングまでを自らの手で実施。Sivaと15年来の友人であるレーベルオーナーが、これまでバンドでのライブや他者との共作が活動の中心であったSivaに、全部一人でやらせたらどうなるのかという発想のもとに始まった企画です。Roots Reggaeのグルーヴ、そして精神性を基調としながらも、制作を進める過程で偶発的に生じた音響効果なども取り入れ、更にはよりElectronicなDubの領域を主なテリトリーとするPoleがMasteringを施したことで、一味違った質感のReggaeが誕生しました。規格化や自動化の波は音楽やクリエイティブな領域にも確実に浸食してきているなかで、この初期衝動と生々しいヒューマングルーヴは、聴く人の心に訴えかける何かを持っています。

2025年8月8日リリース
マスタリング＆カッティング：Pole (Scape Mastering, Berlin)
レコーディング協力：TYPE-K
アートワーク：Taizo Watanabe

【RELEASE PARTY】
Sep 14(sun), 2025 / 17:00~ at SOTO, Kyoto
17:00 - Takuro Higuchi (LIVE)
17:35 - TURLCARLY (LIVE)
18:20 - G Version III (LIVE)
19:10 - Muffin (DJ)
20:00 - Siva (LIVE)
20:40 - HANKYOVAIN (DJ)

COME PARTY WITH US!

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released August 8, 2025

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