ST-Trio: Nepal’s Instrumental Rock Powerhouse Set to Electrify Australia

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The Buzz Nepal
October 26 , 2025

Nepal’s musical landscape is gearing up for an international milestone as ST-Trio, an instrumental rock supergroup featuring some of the nation’s most celebrated musicians, embarks on their much-anticipated Australia Tour 2025 this November.

Born from a spontaneous jam session during preparations for the Atomic Bush reunion, ST-Trio has rapidly evolved into one of Nepal’s most compelling musical exports; blending the sophistication of progressive rock with the emotional depth of instrumental storytelling.

The Architects of Sound

ST-Trio unites three extraordinary artists whose collective experience spans decades of shaping the Nepali rock and alternative music scene.

Sunny Tuladhar, widely recognized as “Sunny ST,” leads the trio with his virtuosic guitar work and craftsmanship as Nepal’s first world-class luthier under ST Custom Guitars. From his early days in Elysium to collaborations with international icons like Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal and Jack Thammarat, his artistry continues to inspire generations.
Rajan Shrestha, known by his stage name Phatcowlee, brings depth and diversity as a bassist, media producer, and ethnomusicologist. A founding member of Atomic Bush and Jindabaad, Shrestha’s solo electronic projects have earned global recognition with features in Rolling Stone and DJ Mag.
Alec Sciamma, the French-born, Kathmandu-raised drummer, completes the trio with three decades of rhythmic mastery. A graduate of the Dante Agostini Drum School in Toulouse and co-founder of Atomic Bush, Sciamma’s precision and musical fluency anchor the trio’s complex compositions.

From “Sano Prakash” to Global Recognition

The roots of ST-Trio trace back to their shared legacy in Atomic Bush, the progressive rock band that shook Nepal’s music scene in 2005 with their seminal hit “Sano Prakash.” Now, ST-Trio builds upon that legacy – stripping away vocals to reveal a seamless musical conversation between three virtuosos.

Their sound is a dynamic fusion of progressive metal, jazz fusion, and classic rock energy, evident in tracks like “Electronic,” “Flight of Gryphon,” and “To the Moon.” Each performance blends technical brilliance with emotional resonance; proving that music, even without words, can speak profoundly across borders.

Australia Tour 2025: Expanding Horizons

This November, ST-Trio sets out to introduce Nepali instrumental rock to Australian audiences through an exhilarating six-city tour.

Tour Dates:

Nov 04: Stay Gold, Melbourne
Nov 10: Adelaide
Nov 13: Metro Theatre, Sydney (Rock Nation Vol. II)
Nov 16: Canberra
Nov 18: The Brightside, Brisbane
Nov 21: Perth

Their Sydney performance at Rock Nation Vol. II will see the trio share the stage with some of Australia’s rising rock acts – marking a defining moment of cultural and musical exchange.

Beyond Music: Educators, Innovators, Ambassadors

Beyond the stage, each member of ST-Trio continues to shape Nepal’s creative future:

Tuladhar conducts guitar-making workshops, sharing his luthier knowledge
Shrestha is associated with Nepal Music Archive, a Nepali music repository
Sciamma teaches at the Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, shaping the next generation

Their individual endorsements – from Soultone Cymbals to Laney Amplification – speak to their professional standing, while their work in music education ensures Nepal’s musical future remains bright.

A New Chapter for Nepali Music

As ST-Trio readies to take their instrumental mastery to global stages, they embody a movement redefining what it means to be a Nepali artist in today’s world – innovative, collaborative, and unapologetically world-class.

Their Australia tour is more than a musical milestone – it’s a statement of Nepal’s evolving artistry and the limitless reach of instrumental rock.