Monday, August 31, 2015

Walk in Deathcore with Desperate Mile


Desperate Mile originated from Lalitpur Nepal playing under the influence of Suicide Silence, Steel Puppets, Carnifex, Thy Art is Murder, Slaughter to Prevail and more. They plays a very impressive style of Deathcore where there originals like Kill Will Hate, We will prevail reign and Hate & Regret has gained a huge success in local gigs.
Sushan on drums, Avisekh and Luman on guitar and Shisir is currently leading the Desperate Mile to another level of deathcore. Meanwhile their former guitarist Bhupen often guides them.
Till now they have played numerous shows and some worth mentioning are Heavy Fucking Gig, 04, Ugly Duckling Show, Brutal Lunch Box Vol.3, March Metal Madness, Noise Till Deafness Vol.2, Last Disaster and more.

Twink with Ruchi Shrestha


Rapper Ruchi Shrestha twinks with us.



Name :- Ruchi Shrestha
Nick Name :- I don't have any nickname. Birthday - January 13th When did you first bunked your class? - Grade 1 What was the name of your class teacher when you were in grade 10? - K.D Bhattarai Who taught you driving? - I cant drive. Siblings or Friends? - Siblings If someone wants to buy you a gift then what it has to be? - Novel or Anything related to my fav artists. Which is your fave nursery rhyme? - Twinkle Twinkle little star. What are the things we can find in your bag? - Wallet, Umbrella, Mobile charger, Pen and papers. If you have to destroy one thing then what's that thing? - Travel fairs. Parents or Boyfriend. - Parents Name of the book you have bought first. - The Fault In Our Stars. What do you like most about you? - Being a positive, honest and kind person. Why do girls don't collect Umbrellas? - Because we just don't. Have you ever indulge yourself in physical fight? - No! I am a chicken. 
What was the name of the boy who first proposed you? - Hemant Do you find these questions funny? - Not really!


Twink with Asmita Gurung


We catch up with Miss Purbanchal 2012 for this little twink.



a.) Name :- Asmita Gurung

b.) Nick Name :- Olive

c.) Birthday - March 13th

d.) When did you first bunked your class? - Class 8

e.) What was the name of your class teacher when you were in grade 10? - Sir Chinmoi

f.) Who taught you driving? - No One

g.) Siblings or Friends? - Siblings

i.) Which is your fave nursery rhyme? - Twinkle Twinkle Little Stars

h.) If someone wants to buy you a gift then what it has to be? - Accessories & Roses

k.) If you have to destroy one thing then what's that thing? - Habit (trusting someone easily)

j.) What are the things we can find in your bag? - Make up kits/tissues/purse/cigarettes/chewing gum

l.) Parents or Boyfriend. - Both

m.) Name of the book you have bought first. - None

q.) What was the name of the boy who first proposed you? - Don't remember
n.) What do you like most about you? - Trustworthy/Positive vibes

o.) Why do girls don't collect Umbrellas? - No Idea

p.) Have you ever indulge yourself in physical fight? - Yes
r.) Do you find these questions funny? - Funny but interesting







Sunday, August 30, 2015

Hills Twins - The Cat Lover & Diary Madness.

The duo Suhanna and Joshna who are fond of cats and writing diary respectively exclusively talks to Melvi to share some words on their first single "Din Ra Raat". They wrote this song almost 4 years back and it was just lying in their diary. But, finally they decided to share it with world and since it first release it has almost gained 35,00o views and lots of good reviews are coming from everywhere.

Do read our interview with them and also do not forget to subscribe them in facebook - (https://www.facebook.com/Andrea.osia100?fref=ts)






Melvi - First of all, congratulations for the release of single "Din Ra Raat". Tell us, things we don't now about this song (behind the scene).
HT - We wrote this song almost 4 years back and finally we gave a thought to release it. Or else, it will be just a song in our diary.

Melvi - What was the reaction of your parents when you girls told them about recording "Din Ra Raat"?
HT - They were really so excited about our recording and when they first heard it, they were like this is really good.

Melvi - Are you girls from a musical background family or you two are the first one to take step in this field?
HT - Yes our uncle and their sons used to sing and teach classical songs and we were pretty influenced by them in early.

Melvi - Any thought for making a career in music industry or you girls are simply doing this for passion/love?
HT- We have thought to do something big and good in this industry in coming days. It's our passion and we want to pursue a career too in this.

Melvi - How many songs you girls have recorded so far? Any thought about full length album?
HT - 'Din ra raat' is our first single but we have recorded few covers in past as well and yes we are working for our first album too.

Melvi - Well we are aware that you girls have taken music classes, how did it helped you both to write this song?
HT - We started taking our music lessons when we were around 13 and it really helped us a lot to come with our first single. It's kinda more support to our composition.

Melvi - Have you girls ever been live on stage? If then how was the feeling that time?
HT - Yes we have been live on stage, those feeling was amazing and we are so impressed to see that crowd really liked our performance.

Melvi - Do you girls think that Nepali Music Industry is fair enough with singers and musicians?
HT - We guess it's fair enough.

Melvi - Who came out with an idea to name yourself "Hills Twins"? Any specific reason for this name?
HT - The name 'Hills Twins' was inspired by 'Sister Sledge' since,everyone we met used to ask us if we were really twins and the name came along. Therefore, we decided 'Hills Twins' to be our stage name.

Melvi - What can we expect from Hills Twins in next few years?
HT - This is just the beginning and we believe that someday Hills Twins will definitely rise and win the heart of the audience.

Melvi - Things you girls like and dislike about Nepali Music Industry.
HT - What we like most about this industry is the way it's getting bigger and better and thing we don't like about this industry is punctuality.

Melvi - What's your view towards current state of Nepali Music Industry?
HT - We are pretty new artist in this industry so there is a lot to learn and experience. So, let us answer this question in coming days.

Melvi - Things we don't know about Suhanna and Joshna.
Joshna- My all time favourite song is Thriller by Michael Jackson. I'm also a big fan of Demi Lovato and she has a lots of influences on me.I'm kinda obsessed with stars and all kind of lights in the sky. I'm not much of a party girl(smoking or drinking is not my thing) and I have a diary with full of songs and whenever my friends come over, I like to read it loud to know what they really think about the songs I wrote.

Suhanna- I used to be a huge fan of Jazz & Blues as a child and I was heavily inspired by Janis Joplin and Amy Winehouse. And I was a massive fan of comic books too which I collected a lot. Beside I love pets especially cats. I love my cat more than I love most people. I believe that the two things that make the world go round are "peace and love".

Melvi - a.) Books or Phone.
HT - Phone

Melvi - b.) Science or Religion.
HT - Science 
 
Melvi - c.) Economics or Politics.
HT - Economics

Melvi - d.) Money or Foods.
HT - Foods

Melvi - Do you girls keep an idea about political situation of Nepal
HT - Pretty much and it's very difficult to find the roots that causes the damages and problems of Nepal. The unfortunate thing is that nothing has been undertaken to find a solution to this problem.

Melvi - Any thought on why young and educated people are leaving this country?
HT - Most youths leave the country in a hope of finding a better place, a better income, a better livelihood because they think that their country has failed to render proper economic sustenance.

Melvi - Lastly, any words to your listeners?
HT - Hi guys. As some of you may have already heard our first recording. We hope you all gonna enjoy our next recording too that is coming very soon. This recording is going to have few changes in our style and yeah, it will be exciting. 



Melvi wishes Hills Twins a bucketful of good lucks for their future projects.

And we are taking submissions to publish from this blog. So send us your band biography, modeling profile, photography works, articles, poems etc. at railahsiv@gmail.com


Saturday, August 29, 2015

The Red Aasmah Giri (Winner of Miss Talent in Miss Teen 2015)

She is the girl next door but her brain, beauty and dreams is what makes her different from others. She still possess the little childish attitude in her. Also she is a book lover, interested in economics, favorite color is red. 
The under graduate student of physiotherapy in Mangalore. She is quite an extrovert and love getting indulged in new experiences and getting to know people, knowing where they come from and their stories. She have quite a passion for photography as well and making life a music on her own. Beside she is hard working and dedicated towards her career. She is eager to learn here. She wants to kiss the success and she wants to help people whenever there is a situation. 

Melvi caught up with her and asked some random questions. And she has beautifully answered them all. 




Melvi - Hello Aasma, first of all congratulations for your achievement at Miss Teen 2015.Please tell us why do you choose to be a model? Are you thinking to make this field your career?
Aasmah - Thank you for the compliments. As a teenager it's most of the girl's dream to look perfect, do something on her own, create her own identity and spread the good vibes around. This's why I choose to be a model and yes, I'm setting up for it to make my career in modeling.

Melvi - How much do you know about Fashion Industry?
Aasmah - I won't say I know it completely but as far as I know that's enough for me to let my career be in it. And with time I will learn everything in this industry.

Melvi - What are your goals as a model and how do you see yourself progress in this industry?
Aasmah - I want to become a successful model. I would love to get engaged in social service afterwards, so that I could help people in their lives.

Melvi - Have you attended any modeling courses or any other related courses?
Aasmah - Yes I have :)

Melvi - What do you want to accomplish in this industry?
Aasmah - I want to win titles like every other girls and become a successful model of this business.
Melvi - Ok, who do you think are successful models in Nepali Fashion Industry?
Aasmah - It's a long list. For quick reference Shristi Shrestha and Niti Shah.

Melvi - Is there any person you follow from Nepali Fashion Industry?
Aasmah - I am following Miss Sadikshya Shrestha and Shristi Shrestha, also learning from them.

Melvi - From your point of view what things makes a good models and good photographers?
Aasmah - Beauty with brain will definitely make you good model along with a perfect positive vibe of attitude, a bold judgement over self, and obliviously a perfect body language.


About photographer I don't know much but, a perfect imagination and far sighted mind who could actually view things from every camera point could be the best one.

Melvi - Which fashion magazines, websites, blogs do you visit most often? 
Aasmah - Forbes, Vogue etc. Also I go through Navyata and Glamour Nepal. And I visit the blog of Swanky Rana.

Melvi - Beside Miss Teen have you done any other modeling projects?
Aasmah - Yes I am doing a music video which is going to release soon.

Melvi - How would you describe your style?
Aasmah - I've been brought up traditionally and I have noticed lot of changes in style since childhood. So whatever is comfortable I wear it with confidence.

Melvi - Are you confident that you can make yourself a name in Nepali Fashion Industry? 
Aasmah - Well I believe I am confident enough to do bring best in me. I will just focus myself in my work and in the end, all the achievements are so precious and dear.

Melvi - What's your view towards the current state of modeling field in Nepal?
Aasmah - I am just taking my first step in this field and I cannot state the situation from this step. Let me grow and learn here for few years and I will tell you what exactly is the state of modeling field in Nepal. 

Melvi - What can we expect from Aasmah i next few years?
Aasmah - As I have mentioned before I am very much dedicated towards this field. I can't say exactly what to expect from me but I will keep doing my best.

Melvi - Three things we don't know about Aasmah Giri.
Aasmah - Dedicated, hard working and little bit childish.
Rapid Fire :

a.) Books or Phone. 
Aasmah - Books.

b.) Public School or Private School.
Aasmah - Private school.

c.) Economics or Politics.
Aasmah - Ecomoics

d.) City Life or Village Life.
Aasmah - City life.

Melvi -  Lastly, thank you so much Aasmah for taking out time for us. Any words for our readers?
Aasmah - Well thank you for making myself known to the readers. What else a girl want who is in modeling field? And thanks to who is reading this too. Ha Ha enough of thanks giving no? Well lastly Keep loving and supporting me.




Melvi wishes her so much of good luck for her future projects. 

And we are taking submissions to publish from this blog. So send us your band biography, modeling profile, photography works, articles, poems etc. at railahsiv@gmail.com

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Pushpa Gurung - Winner of Miss College 2015


Pushpa Gurung is young and beautiful girl from Pokhara who is recently crowned as Miss College 2015. She is passionate and energetic, kind and beautiful, totally dedicated to her work and dreams. She also works as a Video Jockey at Golden Eye TV and Radio Jockey at Radio Chhunumunu.




Official Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pushpa-Gurung/841431902546663


Melvi - Hello Pushpa, first of all congratulations for winning Miss College 2015.Please tell us why do you choose to be a model? Are you thinking to make this field your career?
Pushpa - Thank you ! so much. Since early age I had love to dress up n do make up and I' m just starting my journey to be a model. After being winner of Miss College 2015, I gave a thought to continue and promote Nepali Fashion Industry nationally and globally.

Melvi - How much do you know about Fashion Industry?
Pushpa - Well , I am just a beginner so I do not know much about fashion industry but I think fashion industry includes ramp walk, photo shots, management, talent development, commercials, professionalism etc. In this era of global trade, the high fashion runways are just one part of the business industry of textiles and industry that ranges from high luxury brands to fast fashion retailers and the thousands of companies which sell clothes ,shoes and other textile products. It is also part of business I think.

Melvi - What are your goals as a model and how do you see yourself progress in this industry?
Pushpa - As a model I want to be an inspiration to others. I want to promote Nepali Fashion Industry. My goals are making myself a name and fame. I am looking forward to do music videos, photo shots different photographers that bears a unique idea and themes. And becoming actress is in my list too.

Melvi - Have you attended any modeling courses or any other related courses?
Pushpa - Yes,currently I am attending acting classes so that I will improve my acting skill and also Jumba classes in order to be fit and healthy . About dance I learnt it already when I was in school which I am still practicing at home.

Melvi - What do you want to accomplish in this industry?
Pushpa - After entering this industry, I am thinking to become an example of good Nepali lady who values her career and customs. Beside this, I want to change the perspective of those people's who thinks modelling is not a good field. Moreover ,I want more opportunities, love, respect, support and also I want to share my experiences, knowledge, love and gratitude towards people .

Melvi - Ok, who do you think are successful models in Nepali Fashion Industry?
Pushpa - There are lots of models we can see nowadays .They all are very talented, beautiful who has a perfect look, body figure and so energeti. They are really so conscious about fashion .For instance : Priyanka Karki, Keki Adhikri, Pakriti Shrestha ,Paul Shah, Nirjan Thapa. From my view, they are successful models in this industry.

Melvi - Is there any person you follow from Nepali Fashion Industry?
Pushpa - Yes, she is my ideal person and inspiration. Her name is Namrata Shrestha. I love her charmness, attitudes, acting skills and the way she dresses and talks. Above all, she is one of the most gorgeous and intelligent woman of Nepal. I have never missed any movies of her till now. November Rain is the best movie of her in which i love her character more than a lot.

Melvi - From your point of view what things makes a good models and good photographers?
Pushpa - Good experiences, impressive styles, confident body language, ability to do interview well makes models look good.The way they carry themselves well, dressing sense, positive attitudes, etc are the main things that makes a good model. And for me photography is all about using the best equipment, tools, and software and knowing how to use. Qualities like creativity, good coordination of hand and eye ,ability to focus on the tiny details as well as big pictures, curiosity and so other things makes a good photographer. I know bit about these thing because my sister and brother are photographers and I am trying to learn from them more.

Melvi - Which fashion magazines, websites, blogs do you visit most often? 
Pushpa - I read every day The Himalayan Times newspaper. Saptahik Weekly newspaper I read too. Also i go for monthly magazines like Vow, Living, Wave, Nari and Business Age. And I do visit the fashion hub websites to know about new fashion updates and Yeshi Dolma's Blog .

Melvi - Beside Miss College 2015 have you taken part in any other projects?
Pushpa - Yes, when I was in grade 3 I took part in Sano Pari and Sano Babu, in grade 4 I took part in Little Queen and Master King and in grade 5 in Little Prince and Little Fairy .

Melvi - How would you describe your style?
Pushpa - For me style is something that we should create our own, I do not copy style from others rather I wear clothes that suits me and that's comfortable to my body. I do change my dressing on occasions and festivals. But,I like to be stylish in summer season. I believe that we girls should dress up and show up and think that every girl is beautiful.

Melvi - Are you confident that you can make yourself a name in Nepali Fashion Industry? 
Pushpa - Yes ,as i have became one of the decorated beauty pageant winner, VJ at Golden Eye Television. I am confident that I can make myself a standout model in Nepali Fashion Industry. Furthermore ,I am learning acting too to and I believe that I have strong personality that will help me to develop myself in this field.

Melvi - So you are a VJ also. Share some of your experience as a VJ and how did it really helped you to win Miss College 2015.? 
Pushpa - Well, before that I worked as a volunteer in Safalta FM 103.4 mhz for 3 months then again in Chhunumunu FM 87.9 mhz for 2 years. Later, I became VJ of Golden Eye Television .I 'm still working as VJ there. It has been 6 months. I have gained much respect and love from people. Really, someway it helped me a bit to win Miss CollEge 2015 because Vjing brought qualities like confident, ability to speak in front of mass than other contestants.

Melvi - What are good things of being VJ?
Pushpa - There are lots of advantages of being VJ. People will hear and see us. We get the chance to communicate with different kinds of people from around the Nepal. Through all this mutual behavior of communicating we get to win their love, respect and support. We can help our self to develop our personality ,build up confidence, ability to speak and convince people around us to think positive towards life and many more.

Melvi - Is there anything beside Modeling and VJ you want to do?
Pushpa - There are lots of works that I want to do and want to experience in my life. I am a girl who wants to experience new and adventurous things. Though I may get success or not but, I will be focused and very ambitious towards my dreams. I want to accomplish as much as I can. Beside modeling and VJ I will forever hold my ambition to become DJ and entrepreneur. I want to be DJ because, I am a die hard party lover. I want to make people dance to my music and lastly, I want to become an entrepreneur to take my family business to another level of success.

Melvi - Last question, any thing you want to say to our readers?
Pushpa - Thank you for this interview and people who wants to come in to this field be confident and be prepared too because, hard efforts are needed here. And best regards and luck to Melvi Blog & Zine.




We wish her good luck for her future projects. 

And we are taking submission to publish from this blog. So send us your band biography, modeling profile, photography works, articles, poems etc. at railahsiv@gmail.com

Deceived - Hardcore Metal from Lalitpur, Nepal.





Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/pages/Deceived/1494881264099640?fref=ts

Deceived was formed in Lalitpur district of Nepal by young boys where were still in school. Their line up consist of Bibek on Vocals, Ashish on Drums, Bikesh on Bass and Biraj on Drums. They plays a melodic hardcore with the touch of punk. They are heavily influenced by bands like Dead Keneddys, Rai Ko Rish, Black Flag, Agnostic Front etc.Till now they have succeed to play in shows like United We Mosh, Noise Till Deafness, Last Disaster where their originals Let's Rise and Humilated Humanity made a pretty impression on crowd.




Error - Dirty Raw Noise Grind from Dharan





Facebook Page :- https://www.facebook.com/pages/Error/216859561694513?fref=ts

A few friends in Dharan, Nepal who derived the name from "error" which comes in your pc or in some kinds of gadgets came together to form a band. They were willing to do "raw dirty grind noise" in Dharan. Their major influence was Wakk Thuu due to their dedication and love towards D.I.Y. in local scene. Also they are influenced by foreign bands like Napalm Death, Warsore, Snuffx, Insect Warfare, Ass To Mouth, Noisear, Sordo etc.

The line up consist of Saurav Khafle, Edip Rai, Cyborg Magar, Nimbus Rai and Milan Rai. They have played numbers of gigs and also they have released their demo War Victims in 2014 which has the songs like Fuck The Mainstream, Girija Ta Balla Marecha, Masturbation My Only Choice, Miss Pornoanchal and Cops Busted My Weed.