Moja is an instrumental Japanese band formed in 2007, blending rock, punk, and alternative sounds with an electrifying energy. From the very beginning, they started performing at major festivals around the world, playing in over 12 countries.
The band is known for creating intense and immersive soundscapes, characterized by powerful riffs and driving rhythms.
Masumiʼs superhuman drumming, reminiscent of Buddhist god Ashra, and Haruʼs growling heavy bassline and ferocious vocal combined together form the heartbeat of the group, giving rise to an iconic rhythm section that has become their unmistakable trademark. Moja communicates emotions and energy purely through music, turning every performance into a unique sensory experience.

When we last left Yowie, the band had teamed up with The Jesus Lizard vocalist David Yow as masters of ceremonies on SKiN GRAFT’s “Sounds To Make You Shudder!” Halloween album. Now, the beast has metamorphosed again, this time forming an international lineup, composed of Daniel Kennedy (of Philadelphia’s avant-garde metal act Cleric) and Jack Tickner (of Australia’s microtonal mathcore messiahs Basil’s Kite), along with the OG Defenestrator.
Unmistakably Yowie, this new configuration pushes far beyond boundaries previously uncharted, infusing Yowie’s instantly recogniz- able approach with a new enthusiasm and energy that baffles and excites listeners, inspiring ass movement en masse.