[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 (11–20)
Long Night Race NightsAndr
From Taiwan to the world, Andr takes flight from her bedroom.
Self-taught in music production, she’s known for a genre-blurring style that fuses alternative R&B and indie pop.
Debuting in 2022, she released her 13-track album “shhh, it’s under my bed” in October 2024.
Her airy vocals pair beautifully with introspective lyrics that weave together English and Chinese.
With recognition like a Best New Artist nomination at the 15th Golden Indie Music Awards and a scheduled appearance at SXSW Sydney in March 2025, her international profile is rapidly rising.
She’s an artist I highly recommend for anyone seeking music that prizes authentic self-expression and explores fresh, multilingual soundscapes.
Leaving Taured feat. YokkorioBuraime Buremen Entateinmento Kabushiki Gaisha
Bremen Entertainment Inc.
is a mixed-gender four-piece garnering attention in Taiwan’s indie scene.
Centered on psychedelic rock, their experimental sound weaves in elements of nu-metal and prog.
They emerged onto the scene with the 2022 album “Taured,” followed by “The Great Bremen Show,” which is notable for its deep storytelling.
The track “Peace and Quiet (Bremen announcement)” is a standout that showcases their individuality.
“The Great Bremen Show” won Best Album at the 15th Golden Indie Music Awards in November 2024, and the single took home Best Rock Song.
Together with artwork by Taiwanese comic artist Yu Boren, they’ve crafted a three-part narrative, offering a cinematic musical experience.
Their meticulous sound and unpredictable developments make them a perfect fit for adventurous music fans and those who seek story-driven works.
An overnight long-distance busMekkaki Fire EX.
Formed in Kaohsiung in 2000, Fire EX.
is a band that shakes listeners to the core with punk rock centered on the Taiwanese language.
After releasing the album “Let’s Go!” in 2007, they struck a deep chord in 2014 with “Island’s Sunrise (島嶼天光),” which became a symbol of the student movement and won Best Song at the Golden Melody Awards the following year.
Their album “Unsung Heroes” also earned them Best Band in 2020.
Their fiery sound, infused with social messages, is their true essence—sure to resonate with anyone seeking powerful rock and music with a strong message.
If we were still togetheruchuujin Cosmos People
Cosmos People is a Taiwanese three-piece band formed in 2004.
While rooted in indie pop and rock, they boldly incorporate elements of funk and dance-pop, known for their groovy sound.
They debuted in 2009 with the album “Cosmos People,” and their representative works include the albums “Earthwalk” and “10000 hours.” In 2023, they won Best Band at the Golden Melody Awards.
If you’re looking for music that brings a comfortable rhythm and bright energy to everyday life, they’re sure to offer a delightful discovery.
Thank YouABAO Abao
Abao is a singer of Taiwan’s indigenous Paiwan people who delivers songs inspired by her ethnic culture.
She is an artist with a powerful yet beautiful voice, as if speaking to the vast natural world.
On her 2016 album “vavayan.
Woman,” she took an experimental approach even among Taiwanese singers with diverse linguistic roots by performing every track in the Paiwan language.
From her funk- and R&B-based vocal performances, one can picture the lives of indigenous people thriving amid abundant nature.
