About Us
What do you get when five aspiring musicians come together and start practicing as early as 7 in the morning almost every day planning to create something that sets them apart in the local scene? Well you get Space! Although space existed before the big bang, the band itself was formed in June 2016. Space primarily plays rock music but gathers influence from different genres of music (post rock/ alternative/progressive). The band has garnered a steady, loyal following and has managed to develop a distinct space in the Nepalese music scene and is heralded as one of the original sounding bands. With a number of notable gigs already under their belt, the highlight being opening for THE ARISTOCRATS, they recently completed their tour of North India and are set to hit a few international festivals as well in 2023. They are also a prime example of how home recordings and DIY studio setups have flourished in Nepal with bands now being able to record in a low key relaxed environment. With all of their 9 songs in the debut album “Eye/I” being in English, they have now, in 2022, released 6 new tracks in Nepali as well with their second album “Kapaas”. Their live shows also incorporate custom-made animation screening providing a complete audio/ visual experience for the audience. They are currently working on their third album, 3 music videos and a few studio live sessions. 2023 will see them do a Nepal tour promoting their latest releases.
Members
Nikita Shrestha
Nikita Shrestha
Nikita Shrestha
Nikita started singing since she was 10 years old. She worked with Riken Maharjan on his solo electronic album named “Space”, which later became the inspiration and namesake for the band. She plays guitar, ukelele, keyboard and sings. She has worked with artists from different genres. Space is her first band.
Ritavrat Joshi
Nikita Shrestha
Nikita Shrestha
Ritavrat has been active in the music scene since winning Kathmandu’s 6th ICMC band competition in 2009. He has been actively playing in Kamero, a progressive rock/metal band, since 2014 and joined Space in 2018. He also writes the lyrics for Kamero and other rock bands. He is also active with his solo industrial/electronica project named
Ritavrat has been active in the music scene since winning Kathmandu’s 6th ICMC band competition in 2009. He has been actively playing in Kamero, a progressive rock/metal band, since 2014 and joined Space in 2018. He also writes the lyrics for Kamero and other rock bands. He is also active with his solo industrial/electronica project named Lawpacks. He has also shared the stage with Ron Bumblefoot Thal.
Nir Khadka
Nikita Shrestha
Riken Maharjan
Nir is an aspiring guitarist. With a degree in Music from NMC, he has been actively playing live since the early 2000s. He has played in many bands like Resonance Of Roots, Oceans, Black tea and Inner Circle.
Riken Maharjan
Riken Maharjan
Riken Maharjan
Riken is a multi-hyphenated individual. Riken has been working as a music producer for over eight years. With a degree in ethnomusicology from Kathmandu University, Riken is a working audio professional. He started out playing metal and was later attracted to electronic music. After joining Kathmandu University’s ethnomusicology program,
Riken is a multi-hyphenated individual. Riken has been working as a music producer for over eight years. With a degree in ethnomusicology from Kathmandu University, Riken is a working audio professional. He started out playing metal and was later attracted to electronic music. After joining Kathmandu University’s ethnomusicology program, he was introduced to the rich and diverse folk traditions of Nepal .
Bikesh Bajra
Riken Maharjan
Bikesh Bajra
Bikesh Bazra is a recordist and arranger at Master Bajra Creation Records (Kathmandu). He has been working at the studio as drum programmer since 2013 and has been playing as a session artist for various musicians. He is involved with other bands and plays a variety of instruments: Elbow Room (drums), Ma (nagara), Fragments (drum technici
Bikesh Bazra is a recordist and arranger at Master Bajra Creation Records (Kathmandu). He has been working at the studio as drum programmer since 2013 and has been playing as a session artist for various musicians. He is involved with other bands and plays a variety of instruments: Elbow Room (drums), Ma (nagara), Fragments (drum technician). Besides music, he is also a freelance photographer and has worked as an assistant cinematographer.