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!
Playlist
| Recommended bands from Taiwan: Notable groups energizing the Asian scene | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | My JinjiRakujitsu Hisha Sunset Rollercoaster | play_arrow | Sunset Rollercoaster, a skilled band from Taiwan |
| 2east | Us, LaterWuyuètiān Mayday | play_arrow | Taiwan’s Mayday leads Asia with their melodious pop rock |
| 3east | with great difficulty; finally; at long lastShallow Embankment | play_arrow | Shallow Levi Kaohsiung indie rock |
| 4east | Last Summer (The Moon’s Mischief)I am a motorcycle girl. I'm difficult. | play_arrow | Taipei bands are rapidly gaining popularity with their diverse sounds |
| 5east | FingerElephant Gym | play_arrow | Elephant Gym spread its wings from Taiwan to the world. |
| 6east | Your love is even greater than I imagined.nasu tamago EggPlantEgg | play_arrow | Musical characteristics and awards of Taipei indie rock bands |
| 7east | I miss you so much.gyo chō shi / sodaguriin (sōdagurīn) | play_arrow | Sodagreen, a band with a captivating diversity of musical styles |
| 8east | UndercurrentHakushashōnen Sorry Youth | play_arrow | An innovative rock power trio that sings in Taiwanese |
| 9east | DaydreamKusatō Naiyo Pātī No Pātī Foa Kao Dong | play_arrow | Taiwanese indie rock band wins triple crown for questioning society |
| 10east | OYSako to hakuchi Fool ando Idiot | play_arrow | Musical Growth and Reception of Fool and Idiot |
| 11east | The things I kept for you, I never… Those Things I KeptSweet John | play_arrow | Sweet John Taiwanese band |
| 12east | Leaving Taured feat. YokkorioBuraime Buremen Entateinmento Kabushiki Gaisha | play_arrow | Bremen Experimental Sound Taiwanese Band |
| 13east | The mistress’s missed momentGokunin Accusefive | play_arrow | Twin-vocal three-piece rock band |
| 14east | If we were still togetheruchuujin Cosmos People | play_arrow | A Taiwanese band known for their groovy sound. |
| 15east | I want to be with you.onti manpo Wendy Wander | play_arrow | Wendy Wonder’s urban mellow pop |
| 16east | thought; assumed; believed (used when something was presumed)Shunmen Gakutai ChuNoodle | play_arrow | Introduction to Chu Noodle's music |
| 17east | Multiverse of LoveTizzy Bac | play_arrow | Tizzy Bac is a piano rock band |
| 18east | If I were rebornGeshutaruto Otome | play_arrow | Introducing the music style and activities of Gestalt Maiden |
| 19east | East District East DistrictEighty-three Day | play_arrow | Taiwanese five-member Barsanyao, emo punk rock techno |
| 20east | An overnight long-distance busMekkaki Fire EX. | play_arrow | Taiwanese punk band with a fiery sound packed with social messages |
| 21east | point-blankDouble2 Gakudan | play_arrow | The band made its debut from a contest and released an album. |
| 22east | The End of the WorldTRASH gakudan | play_arrow | There are people who will support you even if you fail. |
| 23east | Love you to deathShingarakudan | play_arrow | A popular high-pitched karaoke song from Taiwan |
| 24east | Song of Turning FortuneQiangbian Band | play_arrow | Taiwan Seven Lucky Theme Song |
| 25east | Old man, let’s drink!Chō San Ri Shi | play_arrow | Released in 2015. A Taiwanese-language song that serves as a cheer song dedicated to hardworking middle-aged men. |
| 26east | I still love you.MP Magic Power | play_arrow | A 2013 hit song that sings about the pain of a broken heart |
| 27east | To the left, to the rightio Band | play_arrow | Portraying a transformation into a different person caused by heartbreak |
| 28east | Mysteriously in love with youKagaku Saru | play_arrow | A sad love song that brings back memories of first love |
| 29east | Enough loveTojo Mamoru × Zeng Peici | play_arrow | Theme song of a Taiwanese drama: a rock take on a missed-connection romance |
| 30east | It’s okay.Fun4 Band | play_arrow | An anthem to help you bounce back from heartbreak |
| 31east | Different kinds of friendsrandan gakudan | play_arrow | Blues folk song, Golden Melody Award winner |
| 32east | I hate rainy days.manman shuo gakudan | play_arrow | Songs to spend a rainy day positively |
| 33east | Hibiscus GirlThirteen Band | play_arrow | A slow-tempo love song released in 2013 |
| 34east | Smiling faceHōkaku kyōdai | play_arrow | A diverse array of funk, R&B, and disco songs |
| 35east | Traffic jam cha-chaō fuku gakudan | play_arrow | Fun songs to listen to during traffic jams |
| 36east | I love summer.datsuraku | play_arrow | A 2004 release: a Hawaii-style world pop summer track |
| 37east | Let it goSaru to hikōin | play_arrow | Folk song, guitar-led and calming |
| 38east | A Rocker to the Moonshibun’eigakudan | play_arrow | An encouraging song that says if you keep trying, you'll succeed |
| 39east | In Your Dreamshōuchūgaku dan | play_arrow | English rock songs, gentle voice, recommended before bedtime |
| 40east | So I stopped.I get what you mean now. | play_arrow | A song with a light rhythm and a melody that resonates with the heart |
| 41east | Then I saw the spaceship.Kyoukasho o yonde kudasai | play_arrow | An electro-pop song by a Taiwanese band |
| 42east | Moon-Crescent BayF.I.R Hi eru gakudan | play_arrow | A love song inspired by Crescent Spring in Dunhuang |
| 43east | fashionableKaisei Gakudan | play_arrow | A dance rock song. Famous as a film insert track. |
| 44east | sevenOotoubang | play_arrow | Singing about the tolerable limits of love with the theme of seven |
| 45east | One Hundred Happy ThingsPiA gakudan | play_arrow | Fast tempo but a soothing song thanks to the voice acting |


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