[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 (21–30)
Us, LaterMayday
Mayday is a national band that enjoys immense popularity in Taiwan, where the history of band culture is said to be relatively young.
They have also performed in Japan multiple times, both in collaborations with well-known artists and in solo concerts.
This song, titled “The Us Afterward,” is a bittersweet yet forward-looking ballad about trying to move on—harboring a touch of lingering feelings for a past lover while wishing them happiness.
Thirty-Six Stratagems of LoveJolin Tsai
A hugely popular female artist in Taiwan known by the nickname “young man killer.” She released a string of hits especially in the 2000s.
If compared to recent trends, this song features electronic sounds reminiscent of PPAP and showcases Jolin’s healthy, sexy appeal.
Lost SandbarJoka Ei
Lala, a singer-songwriter known for her exceptional creativity who got her start on a popular audition show.
This song expresses the sorrow of losing someone dear; its gentle melody and a voice that’s quiet yet full of emotion are truly heart-wrenching.
The atmosphere of the song pairs perfectly with the monochrome visuals of the music video, leaving an indescribable afterglow once it ends.
East District East DistrictEighty-three Day
Versailles (Barsan Yao), a five-member band from Taiwan formed by high school classmates in 2003.
Their energetic, catchy sound blends emo, punk, and rock with a dash of techno.
They began performing in 2007, and their popularity exploded with Dongqu Dongqu from the 2012 album The Last 8/31.
In 2020, they provided the ending theme for the smash-hit drama Someday or One Day, showing just how much attention they’ve garnered.
Their collaboration with Itto Gen on the album Survival Guide is another great highlight.
If you love fiery live shows and melodies that move the heart, be sure to check them out!
Your loveŌ Rikō
There’s a saying that heaven doesn’t grant a person two gifts, but Wang Leehom was born into an elite family, grew up in the United States and is fluent in English, and on top of his handsome looks he has exceptional vocal ability—he’s a truly flawless star blessed with three or even four gifts.
Please savor his specialty, the moving slow ballads, along with the stunning visuals filmed in a church with over 700 years of history.
I love you.Chen Fangyu
Kimberly, who writes 全民宝貝 and is affectionately called “Everyone’s Baby,” is beloved for her friendly appearance and cute singing voice.
This is a devoted love song that’s sure to resonate with women.
If we were to compare her to a Japanese artist, she might be similar to Kana Nishino.
driving around in circlesLin Yōka
He is the inaugural champion of the popular audition program Super Idol Avenue and a highly skilled singer who handles a wide range of genres, from ballads to pop and R&B.
The emotionally rich singing and sensual falsetto in Dou Quan—used as the ending theme for the drama Marry Me, or Not? (Japanese title: “Kekkon Nante Okotowari!?”)—make a strong impression; the song was composed by the artist himself.
It’s a voice you could listen to and be captivated by forever.