[2026] Taiwanese singers: introducing popular artists from young talents to veterans [C-POP]
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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[2026] Taiwanese singers. Introducing popular artists from young talents to veterans [C-POP] (91–100)
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She is a singer-songwriter with a soothing voice that has a mysterious charm reminiscent of Faye Wong, a Chinese artist well known in Japan.
Her music offers a sense of floating lightness and relaxation, like healing music.
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A quartet with two men and two women, Harumen Band.
Their chic sound features vocals, guitar, clarinet, and bass clarinet, with lyrics in Hakka and Taiwanese.
They won Best Crossover & World Music Song at the indie music awards (Golden Indie Music Awards).
At the 32nd Golden Melody Awards, their album “Daodi” was nominated for Best Hakka Album and Best Hakka Singer.
You’ll find yourself drawn into their jazzy, gentle atmosphere—a dreamy, floating sensation.
Their profile is certain to rise, and they’re especially recommended for those seeking something a bit different.
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Fish Leong, also known as the “Queen of Love Songs,” hails from Malaysia and pursues her singing career in the Chinese-speaking entertainment world.
Her charm lies in her mature, gently emotive voice.
In addition to her signature song “Love Song,” she has released many tracks—such as breakup songs—that many women can’t help but relate to.
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Shallow Levée is an indie pop band from Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Formed in 2016, the four-piece centers on vocalist-guitarist Yi-Ling.
Their track “Monster Arm” from the debut EP Demo.
1 was nominated for Best Rock Single at the 7th Golden Indie Music Awards.
Their 2020 debut album, The Village (不完整的村莊), was also nominated for Best Rock Album, earning them significant recognition in the music scene.
They deftly switch between Taiwanese and Mandarin, with an aesthetic rooted in their native southern Taiwan.
Their lyrics sensitively portray social issues and personal emotions, resonating with listeners.
Beneath their gentle, approachable vibe lies a powerful message—perfect for anyone who values the everyday.
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The mysterious breakout female singer-songwriter, Ms.
White.
She uploaded songs in 2019, and “Sleepless Insomnia” and “Santé” drew attention on YouTube and Spotify.
She’s also remixed Sweet John’s “The Me I Left to You” and co-wrote “If It’s Tomorrow” with Yawen Tsao.
It’s said that asking Tower da Funkmasta, director of the indie R&B label ChynaHouse, to handle arrangement and production led to her debut.
She keeps a secretive style, wearing her hat low.
Her work stands out for blending multiple languages, as in “Seh Ah Seh,” and for its richly genre-fluid feel.
Her soulful vocals over laid-back, moody chill sounds are electrifying—perfect for the night.
She seems poised to become a leading force in Asia’s R&B scene, like JouEm Barber.
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Born from Japan’s hugely popular comic Boys Over Flowers, F4 is a long-standing Taiwanese idol group often compared to SMAP.
This song was the theme for the drama Meteor Garden, which is based on Boys Over Flowers and starred the group’s members.
It’s also a cover of Ken Hirai’s “gaining through losing.” The handsome members’ refreshing harmonies resonate pleasantly.
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An alternative band heavily influenced by the Japanese band Number Girl.
They have a unique worldview and are steadily gaining popularity among Japanese music aficionados.
Many Taiwanese and Chinese music videos are elaborate and story-driven, and this song is no exception—it takes the form of a short film featuring a suspicious, monster-like figure.