Canadian proggers Maitreya show their reflective and heavy side on new single Still Motion

Oshawa, Canada’s Maitreya has a new EP “Auxesis” coming out October 11, 2024, and they are now debuting their second single “Still Motion” to follow the exciting “The Traveler” released this past July. Meshed together with eccentric and riveting progressive metal, lyrically, the track is about gaining the benefit of stillness in clarity and awareness. Being able to forgive yourself for straying from your path, and learning as much as you can along the way. Guitarist Mark Wylie comments on the track:

“Many of my compositions are inspired by practice and studies of Yogic traditions. This song in particular is based on the experience of expansion felt in meditation. The attempt musically was to capture the type of motion felt in an astral out-of-body experience, while still remaining conscious of the physical body. Most notable of this effect compositionally is the rhythmic interplay used in the chorus section. The rhythm has a way of syncopating on and off the beat, creating a type of non-resolving momentum.”

The band goes on to explain that “Still Motion” distills the core features of the “Auxesis” EP into a single track. The marriage of musical intention and lyrical meaning work together to illustrate the journey of one’s spiritual path. The presence of soft, ambient sections are representative of victory and balance in one’s pursuit – while the darker, heavy moments portray the pitfalls and mistakes we make along the way.

Listen to “Still Motion” via its premiere on The Progspace right here:

Maitreya: 
Mark Wylie – Guitar
Lyam Morrison – Bass
Matt Cutrara – Vocals
Brandon Pellatt – Drums

EP Credits: 
All songs performed by: Maitreya
All songs written by: Maitreya
Produced by: Maitreya / Zack Johnson
Mixed by: Zack Johnson
Mastered by: Luc Chiasson
Album Artwork by: Lucas Escobar / Lyam Morrison