The Big (Random) Intro to Artists Album Dump

[thistlewood]

I've had these links lying dormant for way too long, so I thought I'd share. I think most people haven't heard of the bulk of these artists, so have fun finding new Chinese singers! I've provided some youtube artist samples for those I could find.

Downloads links are found at thecyranoia page for this post. This post will remain open indefinitely.



Jeremy Ji (Ji Jia Song) | 纪佳松

Blue J
| genre: r&b/pop
| sample
| download @ cyranoia

Composer Jeremey Ji's debut album, though he's a pretty experienced songwriter for the likes of Andy Lau and Vaness (so of course I like him too). JS (Justin & Sophia)

The JS Moments
| genre: indie/pop
| sample
| download @ cyranoia

Taiwanese duo Justin & Sophia formerly under HIM management.
Kym (Jin Sha) | 金莎

Air
| genre: pop/ballad
| sample
| download @ cyranoia

She's probably best known for duet with JJ Lin a while ago. Her voice is high, soft, sweet, and her specialty is ballads.
Kym (Jin Sha) | 金莎

New Season
| genre: pop/ballad
| sample
| download @ cyranoia Red & Qing | 红雨晴

Self Titled
| genre: rock
| sample (live) + info
| download @ cyranoia
RECOMMENDED

Malaysian pop duo Tan Chee Ho (RED) and Look Wen Ching (QING) with a variety of style. They remind me a bit of Y2J.
Picks | 痞客四

Picks.01
| genre: rock
| sample
| download @ cyranoia

RECOMMENDED
Taiwanese rock band formed in 2000. They have recently become more well known with their inclusion in the soundtrack of idol drama "Black and White." This is their compilation album which actually contains songs from the following two EPs.
Picks | 痞客四

Da Meng Wu Xian EP
| genre: rock
| sample
| download @ cyranoia

RECOMMENDED Picks | 痞客四

My Kingdom EP
| genre: rock
| sample
| download @ cyranoia

RECOMMENDED Pink Berry | 品克暴力

Self Titled EP
| genre: rock
| sample (live)
| download @ cyranoia

Shanghai punk/pop band. They have a female vocalist whose voice I really can't get past but a great percussion sound.
Nylas

Self Titled
| genre: indie/pop
| download @ cyranoia Liu Yi Fei (Crystal Liu) | 刘亦菲

Self Titled
| genre: pop/ballad
| sample
| download @ cyranoia

Yep; she's that famous actress from Demi Gods and Semi Devils and The Forbidden Kingdom. Her acting is slowly getting better and her singing is decent - my favorite song in this album is the gorgeous balled, 1 Carat Tear. Lin Zhi Lu | 林子路

Falling in Love With You is My Fault
| genre: indie/pop
| baidu info page
| download @ cyranoia

Li Bing Chen | 李炳辰

If I Don't Have Your Love
| genre: pop/ballad
| sample
| download @ cyranoia

A relative newcomer to the pop scene. Eye-candy, but aren't they all these days?
Reflector | 反光鏡楽隊

Instant Growth
| genre: punk rock
| download @ cyranoia

A punk rock band that formed in Beijing in 1997. They were the first punk rock Chinese band to perform in the US (2001) in 7 West Coast cities.
Six Plus | 六甲乐团

Self Titled
| genre: pop
| sample
| download @ cyranoia

Chinese boyband before they multiplied into bacteria-cultures. This came out 2004; I believe its their only album.
Vae | 许嵩

Personalize
| genre: ballad/pop
| sample
| download @ cyranoia

I heard he was some type of medical doctor before he launched his singing career, but while his voice is nice I couldn't really distinguish his ballads from the general crowd.
Vitas Lu | 盧廣仲

100 Ways of Living
| genre: indie
| sample
| download @ cyranoia

RECOMMENDED Fun and funky tongue-in-cheek indie from a guy that wears knee socks, glasses, and sports a bowl cut. Brilliant.
Wang Yue Xin | 王栎鑫

Perfect Pair
| genre: pop/opera-esque
| sample
| download @ cyranoia

Superboy winner who can do this awesome falsetto (only better). They call it a "dolphin voice" but whatever. Not everyone's cup of tea, but he only does in in like 1 song anyway.

RECOMMENDED Wing Luo | 罗文裕

Street Love Songs
| genre: pop
| baidu page
| download @ cyranoia
WOW | 盧廣仲

VIP
| genre: pop
| sample
| download @ cyranoia

Girl-guy pop duo (Wing 小翼 & Wayne 偉鈞) and a mix of fun, upbeat songs which are awesome and the customary ballads which are less so. I especially love the title song.
Yolanda | 袁泉

Short Stay
| genre: pop/ballad
| sample
| download @ cyranoia

She has a gorgeous voice and her specialty is ballads, though nice ones. Occasionally she'll remind me of alan.
Yolanda | 袁泉

Short Stay No.2 Okinawa EP
| genre: pop/ballad
| sample
| download @ cyranoia

Continuing from above: she travels a lot and also takes pictures of the places she stays. In fact, she's released a photobook compilations of her photographs; they're pretty gorgeous.
Yolanda | 袁泉

Short Stay EP No. 3 Taipei
| genre: pop/ballad
| sample
| download @ cyranoia

See above two descriptions.

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