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How Nepali streaming numbers doubled in two years — and who is actually getting paid
Update: Industry01 — Impact
120+ Artists supported
850+ Stories published
25M Streams generated
45+ Live events partnered
02 — Latest news
Lead story
Release
The Dharan singer-songwriter's new single trades city melancholy for madal grooves, open-tuned guitars and a chorus built for bus-ride singalongs.
By Prerana Shrestha
Interview
Egg cartons on the walls, a borrowed tape machine and a lot of stubbornness: how Nepal's most-hyped indie band made their second record themselves.
Event
The open-air showcase is back for its fourth edition, spotlighting emerging artists from Kathmandu, Pokhara, Dharan and Butwal across two nights.
03 — Featured artists
04 — Services
Release strategy, playlist pitching and social campaigns that grow a real audience — not vanity numbers.
Get your music on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music and more — and keep 100% of your masters.
Concept to final cut, with crews in Kathmandu and Pokhara and budgets that respect independent artists.
05 — Testimonials
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Testimonial 1 of 4: Aakash Rai
Melophile helped me plan my first proper release. For the first time it felt like someone understood both the music and the business.
They got our record in front of people we'd never have reached on our own — and they never once asked us to change our sound.
The music video team treated our folk traditions with real respect. The result was beautiful.
Melophile is the first place I look for new Nepali artists. Their coverage genuinely moves ticket sales.
Open for projects
Singles, albums, tours or a first ever gig — tell us what you are working on and the team will help you plan how it reaches people.