Tokyo-based producer and DJ SKYTOPIA will digitally release the new EP “Inner Layers” on October 30. Its four tracks explore the emotions within and the musical roots behind SKYTOPIA's work, drawing on UK garage, breaks and bassline. TAMURA Ikuho (田村育歩) created the visuals, including the cover artwork.
The title “Inner Layers” refers to the layers within. On this release, SKYTOPIA confronts the emotions and roots that shape the music, reworking influences from UK club music and a melodic sensibility from the perspective of a producer based in Tokyo.
The two new tracks are “Denim Skies,” with its melodic, propulsive 4x4 groove, and “Into The Unknown,” a two-step track resonating with weighty bass. They are joined by the previously released “Rain” and “Pressure,” a collaboration with Ogasawara.
SKYTOPIA previously worked with TAMURA Ikuho on the EP “SIGNS,” collaborating on everything from artwork, video and the logo to VJ visuals for its release party. “Inner Layers” was also created through a dialogue between sound and visuals, extending the world established by their previous collaboration.
RELEASE
SKYTOPIA"Inner Layers"
Release Date: 2026.10.30 (Fri.)
Digital EP (4 tracks, approximately 13 minutes)
Self-released
Artwork / Visuals: TAMURA Ikuho
Tracklist:
- Denim Skies
- Rain
- Pressure（SKYTOPIA, Ogasawara）
- Into The Unknown
ARTIST
SKYTOPIA (スカイトピア)
A London-born, Tokyo-based producer and DJ, and a former member of Kero Kero Bonito. Drawing on UK garage, house and bass music, SKYTOPIA combines influences from UK club music with a melodic sensibility.
SKYTOPIA's tracks have been selected for Spotify's official playlists “Planet Rave,” “Fresh Finds Dance” and “creamy.” SKYTOPIA has also played support DJ sets for the Tokyo shows of MPH, Riordan, ATRIP and msft.
TAMURA Ikuho (田村育歩)
A visual artist working primarily across advertising and promotional art, artwork, visual design, animation and moving images. TAMURA Ikuho works on design for the music scene and businesses, as well as visual design in collaboration with university research institutions.
Working across graphics, video and three-dimensional forms, TAMURA Ikuho has also recently explored creating figures with 3D printers and VJ performances. The artist has an ongoing collaboration with SKYTOPIA on artwork and video, including the EP “SIGNS.”
