For Matreya, music has always been more than just sound—it’s a vessel for self-discovery, healing, and transformation. Formerly known as Mason Noise, the Birmingham-born artist has returned with Eagles, a soaring, soul-stirring track that marks the beginning of a bold new era. In this interview, he reflects on the urgency that fueled the song’s creation, the spiritual essence of his upcoming album Anchor, and the personal evolution that led him to embrace a new name and artistic identity.
1) Hi Matreya, how are you? How’s your week been?
It’s been full of beautiful support for the new single, so I’m enjoying that moment but also preparing for the next steps in this journey.
2) “Eagles” is such a transformative song. Can you talk about where you were emotionally when you wrote it?
I felt a sense of urgency when I wrote “Eagles” I knew I had to make music and put myself out there again, but I didn’t quite know how it was all going to come together. I was out of the music loop, and I had to trust that something inside me was trying to expand my being.
3) How do you approach writing your music?
I’m totally feeling-based with my writing. The feeling I’m in creates a story for me, like a dream, and I have to sonically relay it. I believe the song already exists, and you’re just a receiver.
4) “Eagles” is the first glimpse of your upcoming album, “Anchor” What can we expect from the full project?
The record reflects different parts of my consciousness and soul. I’ve drawn from many influences, so I think it will be surprising.
5) The video is beautiful. Where did you go to shoot it, and what made you pick this location?
We filmed in Glen Coe, Scotland. I loved the scenery used in Skyfall, and it’s also where some Harry Potter scenes were shot. It has its own magical energy, and we were lucky enough to get two full days of sun to shoot, which, as you can imagine, is a rarity in Scotland!
6) What was the shoot like? Any crazy behind-the-scenes stories?
The crew and I had to partially climb the mountain you see me standing on—no CGI—just to get the final shots. It actually felt like quite the pilgrimage, as if I were living out a mythical storyline that mirrors the hero’s journey that exists in all of us.
7) A lot of artists fear reinvention or breaking away from past personas. Was there ever hesitation in taking this new direction, or did it feel inevitable?
It felt like a rite of passage for me—a marker of coming into adulthood, into an awakened sense of self. In some tribal cultures and ancient traditions, you rename yourself to bring in the energy you want for your life, not the energy imposed by parents, school, or society. But the name of your soul.
8) What does this new name and identity represent for you?
It represents my soul continuing its journey. The root Atreya can mean “container of glory” or “light”.
9) If you could describe this new chapter of your career in just three words, what would they be?
Expansive, Creative, Connective