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THE Mizoram-based four-member rock band Boomarang is back on the music scene. It recently bagged a 360 degree deal as part of coveted Contrabands, a joint venture between Universal Music India, Vh1 and Hard Rock Caf`E9. The band, which is thrilled with the recognition and fame that comes, along with the encouragement, proudly proclaims, "We won not only a recording contract, artiste management but also a multi-city album launch tour!" According to Atea, the vocalist, "We are glad to be given a chance to spread Boomarang’s music to the world. This is a dream-come-true for us. Everyone needs good rock’n’roll everywhere and we are here to deliver just that. We would like to thank all our fans and supporters for believing in Boomarang ever since we started. What we do is make good music for everyone to enjoy. What everyone enjoys is what makes a great music." He said as a thank you note to the fans, what with its Facebook fan page close to 7,000 likes and counting! Boomarang, hailing from the heart of the seven-sister states, was selected from numerous entries on the Contrabands official website from all over the country. The band, formed in 2005, comprises band members P. B. Lianmawia (Atea) at vocals, H.S. Lalruatliana (Boom) guitars, Rosangliana (R.S) drums, Zoramliana (Joshua) bass, make for a closely knit ‘Junk’ rock band, something they like to call themselves, as they are famous for their musical blend of jazz, funk and punk. Preceded by their first single Stellar, the video of which has premiered on Vh1, their debut album Home was released recently, supported with a multi-city tour at Hard Rock Caf`E9 outlets across the country! The same company successfully launched EDM duo Lost Stories in September last year, as the first artiste on the platform for their debut album ‘Music For The # Generation’. Though relatively new on the mainstream music scene, Boomarang is no stranger to laurels, having won many national awards in addition to performing at international festivals. They have played alongside international acts like Korn, Lamb of God, Aurora Jane, Fire house, Tribal Tech, Enslaved, Intron out and Scott Kinsey Band. Besides, they have also been named ‘Top Ten Bands to watch out for’ by the Rolling Stone magazine in India. The band, which started with covers of Rage Against the Machine, has come a long way, to a place where they don’t want to stick to any particular genre. Ask the band about their inspirations, pat comes the reply "Rage Against the Machine, Incubus, Jimmy Hendrix and Led Zeppelin among others!" Atea adds, "The thing is we have all grown up with a tremendous amount of western influences so far as music is concerned. We hardly listen to Bollywood music or even our mother tongue, mostly the natural medium of anyone from that part the country would choose to sing in English." Devraj Sanyal, managing director, Universal Music/EMI Music, South Asia said, "Though India is home to immense musical talent, musicians from beyond the key metros of the country always find it tough to make it to the mainstream stage. We are glad that one such band Boomarang — from Mizoram — has made it to the ‘Contrabands’ property." Speaking about response from the audience, Boom adds, "It has so far been great and fantastic. I think we have certainly made some new fans and made the earlier ones happy and proud." Atea reckons, "Our future plan is to make new videos, another album for which we have already got 5-6 songs and we plan to do lots of tours ahead." Extremely passionate about their music, the band went through their share of rejections and self-doubt but in their own admission "came out much stronger". "Be patient and steadfast in your aim", is all that they recommend to new bands. Ask them about their individual struggles, they reveal that Atea quit his government job to take his musical dream forward. Boom and RS discontinued their academic education and Joshua left his job as a teacher. "The good part is that our parents; and I speak for everyone, were very supporting and never questioned our dream." Quiz them about their songs which they also write themselves, quick comes the response, "Our songs are about what we go through in our lives are simple and enjoyable!" Atea gets the last word as he gives a message to all youngsters out there and says, "It is important to believe in yourself and your dream and work hard to achieve it!" Now that’s music to the ears. What say?
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