Greed is an insatiable craving for more, beyond what is necessary or reasonable. It’s a restless hunger that distorts priorities. Greed manifests as an endless pursuit, where satisfaction remains just out of reach, fueling a cycle of desire. It’s not just about accumulation, but rather the compulsion to possess at the expense of others, often blinding individuals to consequences or diminishing their sense of enough. At its core, greed is a void, masquerading as ambition, that consumes without fulfilling.

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East vs. West EP 03. Mauja - Greed Frequency

Frost is a crystalline veil of ice, delicate yet piercing, that cloaks the world in a shimmering hush. It creeps across landscapes, transforming grass blades, leaves, and stone into fragile, glittering sculptures under the cold breath of winter. Its touch is both beautiful and merciless, a quiet force that stills life, preserving it in a frozen moment while sapping warmth and vitality. Nordic legends speak of frost as woven into the primal fabric of existence as both a creator and a harbinger, shaping the rugged beauty of the world while carrying the weight of its inevitable end. It is revered and feared, a silent deity of endurance and transience.

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East vs. West EP 04. Mauja - Timeless Frost

Afghanistan’s diverse ethnic groups united by a fierce sense of autonomy and resistance to outsiders have consistently defied centralised control, resisting and outlasting many foreign powers throughout history. Deep rooted tribal loyalties coupled with a martial spirit make prolonged occupation unsustainable, as foreign powers face relentless insurgency and local hostility. The term "Graveyard of Empires" captures this pattern, whereby invaders enter with grand ambitions, but the land’s unforgiving geography, resilient people and cultural complexity erode strength, leaving empires humbled or broken. 

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East vs. West EP 05. Mauja - Graveyard of Empires

Mahadeva Rising is a musical description of a story from Indian mythology  where Mahadeva's wrath burns Vishnu’s form.

When Daksha insults Mahadeva (Shiva) by refusing to invite him to a great sacrifice, Shiva’s consort self immolates in grief. Enraged, Shiva tears out a lock of his hair and creates a terrifying warrior who storms Daksha's ritual and destroys everything.

Vishnu intervenes to restore order, and a tremendous battle ensues. The warrior, empowered by Shiva’s fury, overpowers Vishnu striking him down and making him fade into the light.

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Mauja - Mahadeva Rising

Mauja presents his first offering for 2026, the Scorned EP. A haunting voyage into the depths of the dubstep genre, this release is an intensely personal statement, dark and moody through to moments that are abrasive or even hostile. A place where meticulous sound design, hypnotic rhythms, and brooding textures take center stage. Stripped of excess, this EP channels raw emotion through dissonance that lingers like storm clouds.

At its core runs a subtle yet powerful feminine thread, weaving through explorations of hypocrisy, loss, lies and allegations, anger, and unyielding resilience. A cathartic confrontation with scorn turned inward and outward, and vulnerability forged into a shield. Echoing the desolate, apocalyptic mood of the cover art, this EP immerses the listener in isolation, fury, and quiet strength. Showcasing dubstep at its most introspective and visceral, engaging fully demands headphones and darkness for proper impact.

Track List:

01. Red Queen
02. Tenacity’s Fire
03. Sayyafah
04. In Too Deep
05. Malleus Maleficarum

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Nathan Matrenza