Avash

Avash
আভাস
OriginDhaka, Bangladesh
GenresRock
Years active2017–present
LabelsME Label
Members
Past members
  • Sumon Monjurul
  • Shawon Kaium
  • Rinku Imam
Websitewww.avash.net

Avash (English: Hint) is a Dhaka-based Bangladeshi rock band formed on 16 December 2017.[1] The band was co-founded by Tanzir Tuhin and Raajue Sheikh. As of 2023, the band has released five singles.[citation needed]

History

Formation

In 2017, Tanzir Tuhin, former lead vocalist of the band Shironamhin, became embroiled in controversy,[2][3] and left the band on 7 October.[4] On 16 December of the same year,[nb 1] Tuhin (vocals), former bassist of Obscure Raajue Sheikh (bass), Sumon Monjurul (lead), Rinku Imam (drums), Shawon Kaium (keyboards)- formed the band Avash.[6][7] On 1 February 2018, the band performed their first live performance on the open stage at Jahangirnagar University.

The band released their debut single "Manush-1" on 15 May 2018.[8][9] Later, on 27 January 2019, they released self-titled track "Avash".[8][7][9] The group's third single, "Bastob", was released on 23 February in 2020.[10][9] The music video for the song was directed by Arifur Rahman.[11] In January 2021 they released their latest single "Anath", which has an animated video. And in 2023 the band released their 5th single "Camera" with a lyrical music video.

Discography

Avash discography
Singles5
Music videos3

Singles

Title Year Note
"Manush-1" 2018 first solo
"Avash" 2019 self titled
"Bastob" 2020
"Anath" 2021
"Camera" 2023

Members

Current

Avash performing live
Avash performing live
  • Tanzir Tuhin (2017–present) – Vocals
  • Raajue Sheikh (2017–present) – Bass

Past

  • Sumon Monjurul (2017–2022) – Lead guitar
  • Shawon Kaium (2017–2022) – Keyboards
  • Rinku Imam (2017–2023) – Drums

Notes

  1. ^ The band declare its official commencement on 16 December 2017. (Primary source)[5]

References

  1. ^ "Tanzir Tuhin forms new band Avash". The Daily Star. 19 December 2017. Archived from the original on 29 June 2018. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  2. ^ Ferdous, Fahmim (8 October 2017). "'I have been humiliated'". The Daily Star.
  3. ^ "Tuhin reveals the reason behind leaving Shironamhin". Dhaka Tribune. 7 October 2017. Archived from the original on 10 October 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
  4. ^ নতুন সদস্য নিয়ে শিরোনামহীন (in Bengali). Prothom Alo. 26 November 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
  5. ^ Avash.
  6. ^ "Tanzir Tuhin is back with new band Avash". Dhaka Tribune. 16 December 2017. Archived from the original on 21 October 2019. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  7. ^ a b 'আভাস' নামেই আভাস ব্যান্ডের গান (in Bengali). Prothom Alo. 28 January 2019. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
  8. ^ a b "Avash to release self-titled track in January". Banglanews24.com. 13 January 2019. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  9. ^ a b c আসছে আভাস ব্যান্ডের তৃতীয় গান (in Bengali). Jagonews24.com. 21 January 2020. Archived from the original on 22 January 2020. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
  10. ^ Asha, Afsana (25 February 2020). "Avash releases new music video 'Bastob'". The Independent. Dhaka.
  11. ^ 'আভাস'-এর পর তানযীর তুহীনের 'বাস্তব' (in Bengali). Channel I Online. 24 February 2020. Archived from the original on 13 July 2020. Retrieved 5 July 2020.

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