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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!

Recommended Bands from Taiwan: Notable Acts Energizing the Asian Scene (31–40)

A Rocker to the Moonshibun’eigakudan

Quarterback ‘Rock Me To The Moon’ (movie theme song with the same title) Official MV
A Rocker to the Moonshibun'eigakudan

This song shares the same name as the Taiwanese film One Rocker’s Journey to the Moon and was released as its theme song.

The song’s message is that nothing in life is impossible; if you work hard and keep going, you will surely succeed.

The track is fast-paced and uplifting.

In Your Dreamshōuchūgaku dan

Stage-Tube: Cosmos People – In Your Dream
In Your Dreamshōuchūgaku dan

It’s a song sung in English, and the expression is a bit unusual in Taiwan.

It’s rock, but the lead singer’s voice is gentle and sung lightly.

The melody feels J-pop-like, but I still think it’s something different.

I recommend listening to it when you go to sleep.

Please give it a listen.

Enough loveTojo Mamoru × Zeng Peici

Full MV of 'Enough Love' - Dong Cheng Wei / Pets Tseng
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.

So I stopped.I get what you mean now.

I get what you mean now—so I’ll stop.
So I stopped. I get what you mean now.

It gained recognition in 2011 through the microfilm “StreetVoice Winter Collection.” The music has a slightly rock feel, expressed with light rhythms and melodies.

With a sense of life’s inevitabilities, it’s an incredibly moving and wonderful song.

Then I saw the spaceship.Kyoukasho o yonde kudasai

Miss Banana - So I Saw the Spaceship (official music video)
Then I saw the spaceship.Kyoukasho o yonde kudasai

This band isn’t very famous, but they often perform at music festivals in Taiwan.

This song is electro-pop, and I think the singing style is similar to the Japanese girl group Perfume.

If you like songs like this, definitely give it a listen.

Recommended Bands from Taiwan: Notable Acts Energizing the Asian Scene (41–50)

Moon-Crescent BayF.I.R Hi eru gakudan

F.I.R. (Faye’s/Fl ying/Infinite/Reason) – Crescent Bay (Official Full MV)
Moon-Crescent BayF.I.R Hi eru gakudan

It was released in 2007.

The song has a slightly Chinese style, and the title and lyrical idea were inspired by Crescent Spring in Dunhuang, China.

The song expresses a desire to create many memories in a love that is about to fade away.

fashionableKaisei Gakudan

Echo Band ECHO – Stylish (Official MV)
fashionableKaisei Gakudan

It was released in 2014.

The song belongs to the dance rock genre, and because the tempo is a bit fast, it has a great groove.

This song also became widely known and famous as an insert track for the Taiwanese film “Tiny Times.”