One of Nepal's most promising rock bands to hit the scenes in recent times, The Shadows aren't as hidden and enigmatic as their name would suggest. Rather, the band is composed of five member with Swapnil Sharma (vocals), Amit Pradhan (bass), Prakash Rasaily (lead guitar), Prashant VK (rhythm guitar) and Bikash Manandhar (drums). All of them are straightforward artists and simply share a passion for music as their songs indicate.

     This is a band which would dedicate itself to composing songs designed to melt hearts rather than follow in the footsteps to other singers  and groups. The group also focuses its energy on lyrics which are paradoxical but at the same time strike a chord in the hearts of their listeners.

     For their serious efforts in music, they even got nominated for the Best Song in Foreign Language category at the 7th and 9th Hits FM Music Awards, and also for the Best Rock Band and Best Rock Composition categories at the latter edition.

     Presently. The Shadows are awaiting the release of their third album whose name is yet to be decided.

   >>>  How did you all come up with the name "The Shadows"?

      -- We just came up with it and decided on it. The name is just for identification.

   >>>  Could you elaborate a little more on your band name and what it stands for you all?

      -- The Shadows is what each of us is. It's through this we're identified. It's our passion and our

        medium of expression.

   >>>  Who are your inspirations?

      -- We're inspired by everybody, especially the senior artistes from both national and

        international circuits.

   >>>  So, did each of you dream of being in a rock band as a child?

      -- As a child, we had the usual child's thoughts and ambitions. Music was always our hobby but

        we never thought that we would be professionals.

   >>>  How do you see the Nepali Music scenario?

      -- It's coming up. It's become creative in terms of sound and concepts. There's a sense of

       professionalism that has entered the people who are involved in the industry.

   >>>  How would you describe your music?

      -- Our music deals with various issues. Through our songs we talk about things like humanism

        and also address social issues. Our lyrics basically focus on universal themes.

   >>>  Where do you guys see yourselves in future?

      -- We hope to be on top. We want to be the best rock band in Nepal.

   >>>  Future Plans?

      -- We're going to come out with our third album soon which we feel is better than the previous

        ones. We also want to gain more fans so that we'll get more courage to develop ourselves.

   >>>  Why don't you guys come up with love songs?

      -- Everyone is doing love songs. People should know that there are other things as well.

        Besides, we're inspired by many artistes who don't do love songs, and there are so many

        thing other than just boy-and-girl love stories that one can sing about.

   >>>  Any memorable events during concerts?

      -- Our most memorable incident was when Riju Dai from Looza band came to us after our

        concert and said he was very impressed with our music.

   >>>  How do you feel when your fans approach you?

      -- It does feel good. It's nice to be famous.

   >>>  How was the journey from being just another band to being The Shadows? Any hardships?

      -- We really had to struggle to be where we are now. No one was ready to take us initially. But

        later, Sachin Singh of SAV Recording signed us after listening to our music.

   >>>  Since most of you are still studying, how do you balance studies and music?

      -- Studies and music go side by side. We don't compromise on music.

   >>>  Any message for your fans?

      -- Keep listening to us properly.

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