[Taiwanese Singers] Recommended Artists in C-POP and Taiwanese Music
Asian music—particularly Mandopop—has been growing more and more popular every year.
A lot of great music is coming out of Taiwan, too.
You’ll find plenty of tracks with a city-pop vibe and songs featuring standout vocals.
In this article, I’ll be introducing Taiwanese artists like these!
From veteran singers to must-watch up-and-coming acts, we’ll cover a wide range.
Taiwan’s Golden Melody Awards—the country’s equivalent of the Grammys—are a lot of fun, and you might even discover artists who already feel familiar to Japanese listeners.
Let’s enjoy Taiwanese music together!
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[Taiwanese Singers] Recommended C-POP and Taiwanese Music Artists (51–60)
torment; suffering; agonyRi Ka Bi
A singer from Malaysia who won a popular Taiwanese audition show and debuted.
This song is notorious: its full-version music video was reportedly so grotesque that it was removed from YouTube.
From the languid husky tone at the start to the soaring ultra-high notes in the chorus, the dynamic range of the vocals is outstanding.
Likewisedōryoku kasha
A duo from the Paiwan ethnic minority.
This highly dramatic song, used as the opening theme for the drama “Chinese Paladin 5: Cloud of the Immortal Sword” (Xianjian Yun Zhifan), is highlighted by the duo’s harmonies in the chorus.
The music video—composed of scenes from the drama—features vivid, quintessentially Chinese visuals that are truly captivating.
DaydreamKusatō Naiyo Pātī No Pātī Foa Kao Dong
No Party for Cao Dong is breathing new life into Taiwan’s music scene.
Formed in 2012, they are an indie rock band.
Their 2016 debut album, The Servile, swept Taiwan’s music awards.
Their signature track, Wind of Gray, captured the hearts of Taiwanese youth with sharp social critique and delicate emotional expression.
Although they suffered the tragedy of losing their drummer in 2021, they made a remarkable comeback in 2023.
Their second album, C Waves, won Best Album at the 35th Golden Melody Awards, restoring their shine.
Their distinctive sound—infused with elements of post-rock and metal—is perfect for those who question society and human relationships.
I’m not afraid, not afraid.Kaku Mimi
Meimei Kuo, who is active in Singapore and Taiwan.
This is her cover of Dragostea Din Tei, which sparked a boom in Japan in 2005 thanks to the misheard lyric “Noma Noma Yay♪.” The tiny-screen flip phones in the music video really feel like a blast from the past (lol), but it’s still guaranteed to get you moving the moment you hear it!
Butzhaní?
Zani is a stylish, city-inspired four-piece young band.
Their airy, floating sound is really cool! They keep a sharp, youthful sensibility without veering too far into the avant-garde—that’s likely one reason for their popularity.
Their relatively pop-leaning melodies make them easy to get into.
They’re on Instagram too, so be sure to check them out!
