[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)
My JinjiRakujitsu Hisha Sunset Rollercoaster
Formed around 2009–2010, this city pop band is known in English as Sunset Rollercoaster.
They have collaborated with Japanese artists such as Yogee New Waves and have been acclaimed not only in Japan but worldwide, including an appearance at Fuji Rock Festival in 2019.
Their signature song is “My Jinji.” It evokes a relaxed mood perfect for listening after sunset.
Blending AOR elements with a mellow, contemporary sound, it’s sure to be enchanting.
With Sunset Rollercoaster, a romantic world of rediscovered classics awaits.
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.
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.
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.