Blending urgency, melody, and raw energy, SIVA reflect on modern overload, collaboration, and live intensity, unpacking the ideas and influences behind their latest EP, Alerta.
1. “Alerta” tackles themes like modern life in emergency mode and AI overuse. What inspired you to put those ideas at the center of this EP?
I think we currently live in a constant state of urgency, always alert and waiting for the next thing to resolve that´s thrown our way by any given circumstances. Be it your phone blowing up with work stuff, or family issues, or things you planned that didn’t go as you expected, it´s hard to have a minute to breathe and find a better way to cope. Also, the song tackles a little bit on the current overwhelming invasion of AI in everyday life, which even if it´s practical for certain things, we didn’t really need something that somehow makes people more lazy and not having a mind of their own. These are times where you have to stay focused and in touch with real things, adn surround yourself with people you connect with to keep you grounded, It’s so easy to get carried away on trends. As artists, it’s our job to try and keep having true inspiration and communicating emotion through music and words.
2. The title track features Aye Rojo and Seba Martínez. How did those collaborations shape the identity of the Córdoba indie rock sound in “Alerta”?
We believe that always having musicians who truly identify with the project and add their own imprint enriches the proposal. That’s why both Sebastián and Aye adapted naturally to what each song required, bringing all of their professionalism and musical authenticity to the EP.
3. You self-produced and recorded ALERTA at Maya Studio. What were the biggest creative advantages and challenges of producing the EP yourselves?
We have been very fortunate to be able to work at Maya Studio in Córdoba for years. Kari (singer) works as a producer there, so we can sortta call it a second home to the band. We´ve had time to hone the song structures and play around with sounds and layers everytime we record. We self-produced the Alerta EP, and had the chance to work again with a chilean mix engineer Oscar Rai Lama, who has been mixing most of our releases since 2022. He understands the vision we have for our sound even working remotely, so 3 of the songs were mixed/mastered by him at Los Lobos Records in Chile, The last song “No es el fin” was mixed and mastered by José Matiak at Maya Studio, and was a different process since we were able to work alongside at the studio, he did a great job and is a long time band collaborator.
4. “No es el fin” blends punk drive with melodic influences from Smashing Pumpkins and Nada Surf. How do you balance aggression and melody when writing SIVA songs?
That song was very special since it came from a clean guitar riff that maybe seemed too pop for us, but then we turned it into a full song and we really enjoy playing it live, it also seems to connect with people on an emotional level. The song closes with a great melodic solo by Sebastian Martinez who features on the track. Yeah, it definitely borrows from Nada Surf or Death Cab for Cutie single-string cleaner riffs, and then adds Billy Corgan´s emotional octave melodic guitar lines, it kind of sneaked in there, we are fans of a lot of alternative music from the 90s onwards and somehow you end up channeling those influences without even thinking. This song will prpbably open doors to different sounds or intention fro Siva on future music.
5. Your 2025 live session at Romaphonic Estudio included an expanded lineup. How did performing in that iconic studio change the way you approach your music live?
From the moment we learned about the studio’s capabilities and everything that could be done at Romaphonic Studios—not only a live session, but also the possibility of a larger production in the future—we immediately felt we were in a place where everything flowed naturally. Playing together as if we were performing live in front of an audience happened in an atmosphere of comfort and relaxation, allowing the music to express itself on its own while we simply enjoyed the moment.
6. From festivals like Cosquín Rock to opening for Marky Ramone, your live presence is a key part of SIVA. What do you want audiences to feel when they hear these new EP tracks on stage?
Siva is a band that has always been defined by high energy on stage. We’re musicians who genuinely enjoy being up there, and each of us brings our own imprint while trying to connect with the audience. We’re aware that this connection has a lot to do with our attitude and with what we choose to express and propose in that moment—so the audience doesn’t just appreciate the performance, but also connects with the songs and feels musically identified with them.
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