TOP 10 NEPALI BANDS ON SPOTIFY(2023)

Last updated on 2024-04-25

Nepal has a vibrant and diverse music industry, and many talented musicians and bands have gained popularity through the music industry. Spotify, the popular music streaming platform, is home to a wide range of Nepali music. Today we will be ranking the top 10 Nepali bands on Spotify, based on their popularity and number of streams.

*The data is ranked on the basis of research done by The Everest List

10. Cobweb

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Cobweb is a Nepalese hard rock band that was formed in 1993 by a group of school buddies in Patan. The band released their first album, "Anjaan," which unfortunately failed to make an impact. However, they did not give up, and in 1996, they released their second album, which was warmly received by Nepalese audiences. This album featured hit songs like "Maryo ni Maryo," which helped to establish the band's reputation and paved the way for Nepalese rock to enter the mainstream.

Monthly listeners : 25,760
Highest streams on Spotify : 635283

9. The Axe

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The Axe is a well-known name in the Nepalese music industry. The band was formed 13 years ago and since then released several hit songs. With a monthly listener of 28,768 and their highest stream count being 865,186 on Spotify, The Axe has become a popular name among Nepali music enthusiasts.

Monthly listeners : 28768
Highest streams on Spotify : 865,186

8. Mantra

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Mantra is a popular Indo-Nepalese rock and roll band based in Darjeeling, India. The band was formed in the year 2000 and has since then released several hit songs. Mantra's popularity can be attributed to its catchy melodies, powerful lyrics, and energetic performances.

Monthly listeners : 36768
Highest streams on Spotify : 691763

7. Karma Band

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Karma Band is a Nepali music group that has been active in the music industry since 2000. The band consists of six members, and their music focuses on the folk, traditional, and cultural music of Nepal. With a monthly listener of 36,913 on Spotify and their highest stream count being 1,397,949, Karma Band has become a popular name in the Nepalese music industry.

Monthly listeners : 36,913
Highest streams on Spotify : 1,397,949

6. The Uglyz

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The Uglyz is a popular Nepali pop rock band that originated in 1995 at Little Angels' School in Lalitpur, Nepal. The band consists of five members, Sudip Lama, Suraj Shahi Thakuri, Prashant Lama, Kiran Tuladhar, and Sunny Tuladhar. With a monthly listener of 41,761 on Spotify and their highest stream count being 1,791,344, The Uglyz has become one of the most popular bands in Nepal.

Monthly listeners : 41761
Highest streams on Spotify : 1,791,344

5. Edge

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The Edge Band is a popular Nepalese pop-rock band that was formed in 1998 by a group of adolescents from Pokhara, Nepal. The band's music style is a blend of pop and rock elements. The Edge Band has become a well-known name in the Nepalese music industry.

Monthly listeners : 62,880
Highest streams on Spotify : 996,583

4. 1974 A.D

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1974 AD has become one of the most popular bands in Nepal and has also gained international recognition.The band was formed by a group of young musicians who were passionate about music and wanted to create a new sound that blended traditional Nepali music with Western rock. 1974 AD is a popular Nepali rock band that originated in Kathmandu, Nepal in the early 1990s.

Monthly listeners : 63486
Highest streams on Spotify : 1244459

3. Nepathya

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Nepathya is a well-known Nepalese folk-rock band that was founded in the early 1990s. The band's unique style, which combines traditional Nepalese folk music with modern rock elements, has earned them a strong following in Nepal and abroad. With a monthly listener of 63,887 on Spotify and their highest stream count being 1,600,063, Nepathya has become one of the most prominent bands in the Nepalese music industry.

Monthly listeners : 63,887
Highest streams on Spotify : 1600063

2. Albatross

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Albatross is a Kathmandu-based Nepali rock band. In 1998, three teenage musicians who were still in school came together and began playing old rusted instruments. The group experimented with Nepali rock sounds as well as western alternative music, and eventually, they ended up making their own music. Albatross is currently a four-piece band that has established a presence in Nepal and abroad and continues to encourage young Nepali rock musicians. Fast tempos, characteristic chord progressions, and modern compositions have established the band as one of Nepal's rock music pioneers. Albatross is a legendary Nepalese rock band that has attained worldwide fame and popularity.

Monthly listeners : 66,832
Highest streams on Spotify : 1,677,958

1. Elements

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The Elements has over 100,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, as well as a highest stream count of over 1.5 million for one of their songs. They have a strong and engaged fanbase, and their music is resonating with a wide audience. It's also encouraging to see Nepalese artists making a mark on global music through platforms like Spotify.

Monthly listeners : 1,01,107
Highest streams on Spotify : 1582774