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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)

sevenOotoubang

This song was released in 2007, and its lyrics were written around the theme of “seven,” the same as the song’s title.

It says that anything will be forgiven up to seven times, but if that number is exceeded, no matter how deep the love, those feelings will be withdrawn.

The song has a slightly rock, pop style.

I love summer.datsuraku

It was released in 2004.

At first it has a Hawaiian vibe and falls under the world pop genre.

Partway through, both the melody and rhythm suddenly pick up tempo, giving it a fun feel.

When you listen to this song, it feels like you’re at the beach in summer, so it’s highly recommended for summer listening.

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.

One Hundred Happy ThingsPiA gakudan

[PiA Band 100 Happy Things] Official Full Version
One Hundred Happy ThingsPiA gakudan

This song has a fast tempo, but the lead vocal is gentle, so it feels relaxing.

It also includes some rap.

With the combination of guitar sounds and a touch of electronic elements, I think it’s a really great song.

When I listen to it, I just want to sit on the sofa and unwind.

Mysteriously in love with youKagaku Saru

Chemical Monkey: Inexplicably Falling in Love with You (Full Version)
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.

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

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.

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.