Tarang Entertainment in association with Live&Loud events pre­sented Pandora’s Jukebox show on April 30. In its second edition, the event showcased different bands from diverse genres of music—rock, heavy rock, funk and metal. Five bands—featuring Tumbleweed Inc. with special guest ASM, Deplore, Kramasha Nepal and The Mellow Malady—ignited the stage promoting only ‘original music’. “It is a platform, and also an appreciation for those involved in making original music,” Suyash Rajbhandari, the coordinator of the event told APEX. “The purpose here is to promote Nepali artists making their own composi­tions.”

 

Music enthusiasts gathered to witness the talented bands performing in the crowded venue at Club 25 Hrs. The Mellow Malady, a band, per­forming on stage for the very first time, set the mood for the evening. Performances from Deplore, ASM, Krama­sha Nepal and Tumbleweed Inc. followed. All the artists performed their original com­positions, from their albums as well as singles to an awe­struck audience.

 

The turnout was big. The atmosphere outside the venue was cold and breezy. But the people who entered with their jackets and hoodies on, were soon throwing their clothes away as the event progressed. There were plenty of head-bangers and ad lib artists among the audience. “I know my neck will ache for a couple of days” said Binod Chhetri, a music-lover attending the event. “But, it’s worth it, these bands are just superb.”

 

The first edition of Pando­ra’s Jukebox was held in Pur­ple Haze last year. In recent times, musicians and artists making original music have been overshadowed by cover singers who garner popular­ity by singing old songs that are already popular. With restaurants, bars, clubs and YouTube taken over by cover musicians, Pandora’s Jukebox is an event created to support young Nepali musicians who compose, record and perform their own songs, thus greatly contributing to the Nepali music industry. APEX BUREAU