The Uglyz is a Nepali pop rock band, formed in 1995 in Kathmandu.
History
The Uglyz, initially formed in 1995 by Sarun Tamrakar (vocalist), Sudip Tamrakar (guitarist), and Rakin Lal Shrestha (drummer) while they were students at Little Angel's School in Hattiban, Nepal, went on a brief hiatus as the members pursued higher education abroad. Sarun relocated to Australia, Sudip continued his studies in Nepal, and Rakin moved to India. After completing their studies, the band reunited in 2003 in Nepal with the support of their families and friends.
In 2005, The Uglyz released their debut album, Rush, on January 31, which resonated with both teenagers and adults across Nepal. The band's follow-up album, In Transit, was released in 2011, further cementing their place in the music scene. Following this, the band embarked on global tours, performing in various locations such as Hong Kong in 2013, Nepal in 2014, and Australia and the UK in 2016.
In 2018, The Uglyz released a collaborative duet "Jau na aau" with Nepal Idol season 1 finalist Kengal Mehar Shrestha. After this release, the band entered a hiatus.
In 2024, The Uglyz made their highly anticipated return with a new lineup and are currently working on new music. Their comeback performance took place at Dreamfest in Sydney, an annual event organized by Dream Heights, marking an exciting new chapter in the band's journey..[1]
The first hit song Aaudai Jadai (Timro Nyano) was a theme translation from Japanese.[citation needed]
Current Band members
Previous Band members
- Sudip Tamrakar
- Rakin Lal Shrestha
- Sachen Bajracharya
- Nirajan Rai
- Dipesh Nyachyon
- Sandesh Tuladhar
Albums
- Rush (2005)
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Aaudai Jaadai" | 4:15 |
| 2. | "Maya" | 3:46 |
| 3. | "Parkhai" | 4:22 |
| 4. | "Saathi" | 4:16 |
| 5. | "Rojdai Chu (bonus track)" | 5:04 |
| 6. | "To an Angle" | 4:47 |
| 7. | "Ugly" | 4:16 |
| 8. | "Khonnanimo (Japanese Song)" | 4:12 |
- In Transit (2011)
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ajhai" | 3:53 |
| 2. | "Aakash" | 4:41 |
| 3. | "Dherai Aasu Thorai Haaso" | 4:06 |
| 4. | "Aash" | 3:00 |
| 5. | "K" | 3:41 |
| 6. | "Sadhai Bhari" | 3:44 |
| 7. | "Khate" | 3:08 |
| 8. | "Try" | 3:52 |
| 9. | "Khate II" | 3:06 |
References
- ^ "Big in Nepal: The pop star and beauty queen couple living incognito in Sydney's suburbs". SBS Language. Retrieved 2022-08-05.