Game Over: One Night. Three Acts. A Sonic Ride to Remember

Entertainment
Events
The Buzz Nepal
June 28 , 2025

Live at Moksh Bar, Jhamsikhel | June 27–28, 2025
Organized by: Space | Ticketing Partner: kGarira?

On the evening of June 27, Moksh Bar in Jhamsikhel transformed into a haven for live music lovers as the much-awaited one-night-only event, “Game Over”, unfolded. Curated and organized by Space, ticketing partner being KGarira, the event brought together three powerhouse names from Nepal’s indie and alternative music scene “Space, Phatcowlee, and H.Y.U”, each offering a distinctly different yet seamlessly flowing experience. The lineup didn’t just bend genres; it bent emotions, crowd energy, and the very atmosphere of the venue.

The night kicked off with a blazing performance by H.Y.U, setting the tone for what was to come. The band wasted no time in pulling the audience into their orbit. With an electrifying stage presence, the vocalist held the crowd’s attention with sharp vocal delivery while the drummer, guitarists, and bassist brought an intensity that could be felt deep in the chest. It wasn’t long before the entire floor was alive; people were on their feet, heads bobbing, hands in the air. Friends clinked beer bottles, some swayed shoulder-to-shoulder, and others just closed their eyes to ride the rhythm. The performance had an infectious energy, magnetic in the way it connected the stage to the crowd. It was loud, powerful, and completely immersive; a pulse-racing start to the night.

As the applause from H.Y.U’s set gently faded, the energy shifted to a deeper, more introspective tone as Phatcowlee, the acclaimed solo project of Rajan Shrestha, took the stage. With minimal instrumentation but maximum impact, his sound invited silence, not out of disinterest, but reverence. The crowd, moments ago swaying wildly, now stood still, eyes fixed on the stage. Lyrics floated through the air like poetry, and the audience – beer in hand or arms wrapped around a friend’s shoulder – listened quietly, deeply. It was a moment of stillness in the middle of chaos, a gentle recalibration of the evening. The raw emotion in Phatcowlee’s performance was palpable. It didn’t demand attention; it deserved it. And the audience gave it – fully.

The night closed with Space, who wasted no time reigniting the flames lit earlier by H.Y.U. With captivating vocals, poignant lyrics, and a perfectly blended instrumental backdrop, Space charged the atmosphere once again. Their drummer delivered with explosive beats, and the guitarists/bassist brought a punch that had people right back into motion. The adrenaline was back – and possibly even higher. The crowd, now loosened up and buzzing, danced, shouted lyrics, and held their phones up, trying to capture a bit of the magic. Space didn’t just play their songs – they commanded the night to end on a high, and the crowd was more than willing to follow.

Even as the final chords faded and the crowd reluctantly began to file out, the magic lingered.

And honestly? I’ve been rewatching the performances on my phone and listening to the tracks on YouTube ever since last night. There’s something about the energy, the transitions, the way the night flowed – it’s addictive. This wasn’t just another show – it was a memory stitched together by sound and shared experience.

“Game Over” was more than just a name – it was a statement. A declaration that when three unique acts come together under one roof, they can create something far more powerful than just music. They create moments. And for everyone present at Moksh that night – whether they were dancing wildly, swaying gently, or silently soaking in the lyrics – those moments will linger long after the amps have cooled and the stage has cleared.

Article: Anjali Nakarmi
Photo Credential: Looza Shrestha