Recommended bands from Taiwan: Notable groups energizing the Asian scene
Taiwan shines with a unique brilliance on the Asian music scene.
From glamorous pop to alternative rock and electronica, a stream of talented bands is emerging across a wide range of genres.
Their rich body of songs reflects Taiwan’s distinctive cultural diversity.
Many stylish bands captivate with refined sound production and sleek visuals, and increasing performances in Japan and collaborations with Japanese artists are drawing attention.
Here, we’ll introduce the bands leading this new wave in Taiwanese music!
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Recommended bands from Taiwan: Notable bands energizing the Asian scene (21–30)
point-blankDouble2 Gakudan
The lead vocalist and guitarist made their debut from a singing contest.
They formed a band together and released an album.
This song is light, and combined with the lead singer’s voice, it turned into a really good track.
Listening to it helps you relax.
The End of the WorldTRASH gakudan
The band TRASH, which made its comeback in 2014, released an album titled “Return to Zero/Start from Zero” in 2015.
This song is one of the tracks on that album.
Its message is that even if you fail, there will always be someone by your side to support you, so it’s okay to start over.
Love you to deathShingarakudan
It’s a song released in 2006, and because the lead vocal’s voice is very high, it’s easy to sing in high notes.
That’s why it became famous in Taiwan.
Everyone wanted to imitate it at karaoke, so it became a very popular song, but since hitting those high notes isn’t easy, it’s actually a very difficult song.
Song of Turning FortuneQiangbian Band
This song is one of the theme songs for Open-Chan, the 7-Eleven Taiwan character.
It was released in 2008.
The song is cheerful and also expresses the wish for good luck to come.
Open-Chan also appears in its music video.
Old man, let’s drink!Chō San Ri Shi
It was released in 2015.
It starts with a trumpet, and the chorus is in Taiwanese, sung with guitar.
It’s a song dedicated to older men who are working hard to make a living.
The word “Ōjīsan” means “uncle” or “older man” in Japanese, and it’s pronounced the same.
I still love you.MP Magic Power
This song was a huge hit in 2013.
You could hear it everywhere.
Even now, you can still hear it in stores and on TV.
The meaning of the lyrics is that the singer fell in love at first sight with a girl, but she still can’t forget her late boyfriend, so it’s painful because he wants to love her but can’t.
To the left, to the rightio Band
Released in 2012, it’s a slightly slow-tempo ballad about heartbreak.
The saddest thing about breaking up isn’t the loss itself, but how after the breakup you become different people and stop contacting each other.
Anyone who’s heartbroken will definitely cry when they listen to it.
Mysteriously in love with youKagaku Saru
Everyone has probably felt like they fell in love before they even realized it, at least once or twice.
When you listen to this song, it brings back memories of that very first love.
I think it’s a song that really resonates with the heart.
Even if we part, I’ll always be by your side—that’s the meaning of the song.
It’s a slightly sad love song.
Enough loveTojo Mamoru × Zeng Peici
It became known to everyone in 2009 as the theme song for the Taiwanese drama “The X-Family.” The melody was created from the feeling of having mutual affection but being out of sync with each other.
The song also includes a bit of rap, so it’s not just a love song—it has a bit of a rock vibe too.
It’s okay.Fun4 Band
This song is dedicated to people who’ve had their hearts broken.
It carries the message that although heartbreak is certainly painful, it’s okay—you’ll be able to get over this love.
I highly recommend it for anyone going through a breakup.
It has become well-known as a contemporary pop song, and you never get tired of listening to it.
Please give it a listen.