Interview with Visan Yonjan Vocalist of Visan N' The Groover from Kathmandu Nepal.

Before we enter the interview I would like to give some brief biography about Visan Yonjon and his journey to Visan and the Groovers:-

Visan Yonjan was born in India on Oct 2nd, 1981. From his early teens, he used to perform in his high school shows, being convinced that one day he would be a rock star. Influenced from the bands such as Guns n' Roses, Bon Jovi, Audioslave, Alterbridge and many rock bands, he dreamed the life he is living now.

In 90s, he used to be in a band called "SPIRAL" and released an album though the album was underrated. After leaving SPIRAL, Yonjan moved on and continued his musical career by releasing his first debut solo album, PREMIERE. It was released in 2007 with back-up studio musician like Raju Lama (The Angels) and Dibesh Mulmi (COBWEB). PREMIERE got noticed as it had got some good musician of  Nepal  and  then he realized that he'd need more session players if he wanted to capitalize on his success.

Than Visan came up with his another band  STOND AMP with other musicians. Their self-titled debut came out in 2009. Underscored by soaring guitar riffs and well-crafted melodies, the band caught the attention. Stond Amp was nominated in different national music awards as well. After that, Band released their 3 videos. "VANANA" AND "PRASHNA" become much liked songs among rock enthusiasts.

Their album gained more popularity after their tour in the Eastern Nepal, Darjeeling and Sikkim garnering critical acclaim for their songs like VANANA, PRASHNA, FARKI AAU and SAPANA. Now, Yonjan has defined his sound and vision to encompass new music and new collaborations and formed Visan N' THE GROOVERS.

Visan N’ the Groovers is a unique band that blends experience of years with fresh passion for music. And now they are working on their upcoming debut album.

Visan N' The Groovers is a Nepali rock band formed in 2011 by Sudip Singh and Visan Yonjan. Before the band formed, Visan Yonjan was in a band called Stond Amp which was disbanded in 2010.

This new band hooked up with ex-band The Buds Band, Sudip Singh (Rhythm Guitar), with Kabeen Shakya (Drums), Sajin Maharjan (Bass), Prajwol Shakya (Lead Guitar) and the former Stond Amp front man Visan Yonjan.

In 2011, the band recorded and released their debut singles, Kaaran. It was well received and the band noticed that they have established a separate identity. The band performed in various shows and gigs inside the country in 2011. The Groovers released their second singles Chaahanna Ma in 2012. Although all the threats visible in Nepali music scenario, Visan N' The Groovers is resiliently moved ahead to create wave in the rock music filed in Nepal by giving away their best.

Bibek:-How did your band start?

Visan:- I used to have a band named as Spiral in 90’s but it didn’t last for long so I tried something new by doing solo.After few months of releasing solo, I formed another band named Stoned Amp but after 2 years we disbanded and again I moved on and formed a new band called Visan N' The Groovers. It was formed with the member of Stoned Amp and The Buds Band.

Bibek: - Have you ever played outside Nepal

Visan: - Yes...Outside valley likes Dharan, Pokhara, Narayangharh, Butwal and Hongkong as in abroad...

Bibek: - From which band have you been inspired?

Visan: - I do listen all international rock bands. I don’t have a particular cause I I have respect for all kind of music. So I listen all type of music.

Bibk: - Which was the first song you played for the first time in your guitar?

Visan: - Oh I can’t remember it might be gun n rose’s stuffs...

Bibek: - How do you feel when sound man is blamed for the bad sound system?

Visan: - Of course we feel bad for bad sound system but is it their mistake? Many times I have seen young kids doing this thing. They are even unknown about their gadgets and blame it to the sound system. Hahaha I just want to say before you become a musician please guys get some knowledge about your gadgets.

Bibek: - Are you supported by your family?

Vison: - Yes I am...

Bibek: - People think unsuccessful person listen and join metal band. Is that true?

Visan: - Who said you such things? There are many people who are just not only musician but also have mastered in many fields other than music. So it doesn’t make any sense.

Bibek:- How often do you jam with your band?

Visan:- We do when we get free time from our work.

Bibek:- Except music what do you do for your living?

Visan:- I have one video production office. So, except music I work behind the scene.

Bibek:- Do you believe a bit of exposure is required for uplifting our local rock and metal scenario??

Visan:- It’s all about market brother .. As we know we have very small market in Nepali music scenario... We have to do exposure to bring new talents in it.

Bibek:- How much you struggled in this field?

Visan:- Yeah I struggled to some extent and I guess everyone does and did..

Bibek:- What do you want to say to the upcoming Bands in Nepal and to those, organizers and other bands?

Visan:- Play it loud!! Learn something more before u enter in this music stuff. And for organizer you must have to respect us in order to expect 100% from us guys. And when we are on stage it’s your duty to make the police away from all the stuff. When we are playing music we are working for you.

And other band please stop copying someone else music. It’s a crime brother!