Yappy (TW)
Yappy comes from Miaoli. He has been writing since the age of 16.
Yappy writes in the Hakka dialect in most of his music, which he also combines with UK drill, so naturally, he has created a lane of his own within the rap scene in Taiwan.
Yappy also competed in a rap contest TV show based in Taiwan ‘The Rappers’ in 2021.
He was complimented during the show by the judges and came third place in the final round.
TRPP (KR)
For TRPP, it all began with an unforeseen encounter between the three.
One, Furukawa Yukio: who had just left the line of succession to a lucrative Ramen bar business.
Two, Chi-Chi Cliché: who was starting to find the nomadic lifestyle no longer exciting but tedious and wearisome.
Three, Elephant 999: who had a virtuously uninterrupted belief that everything is made up of virtual reality.
The three weren’t afraid to reveal their true selves to one another which inevitably led them to grow closer.
Their first self-titled album “TRPP” was born by happenstance and was all about the very first chapter of their journey. A year has passed since and TRPP came to unveil their second imprint on the world, “Here to stay”. It is a series of untold stories that had been kept hidden under the allure of first impressions. Just as how small details exist to make up a structure whole, their small existences together were now forming a structure whole, says TRPP.
E Prime (CA)
E-Prime is an electro-pop project that emerged out of the pandemic with a hopeful longing for fresher air and greener pastures. Self-produced by siblings Jaclyn & Trevor Blumas with a conscious commitment towards making unabashedly earnest and feel-good music. With this in mind, E-prime deploys nostalgia as a glossy lens through which to find beauty in the present moment, rather than look backwards with a romantic idealism. 80s style LinnDrums and 90s-influenced basslines put them in the centre of a Mr Fingers, Arthur Russell, and Blood Orange triangle, with melodies and chord patterns that could be housed on a “Best Of 90s R&B” compilation. Patrick Holland (Project Pablo) and Jeremy Greenspan (Jessy Lanza/Junior Boys) lent their mixing expertise to the tracks, helping to give E-Prime’s home recordings a distinctive polished studio sound.
Leaf Yeh (TW)
With songs that contain the grace and power of philosophical fables, Taiwanese singer/songwriter Leah Yeh has attracted major buzz in her home country and has recently begun to receive international attention. Her adventurous mixture of pop, electronic, and world music is unlike anything else. Using a diverse mixture of instruments including piano, flute, handpan, sitar, didgeridoo, and more, she creates fully immersive worlds of sound to express her thoughts on love, philosophy, and nature.
Lilium (TW)
Lilium is a Taiwanese band formed in Taipei, Taiwan, 2013.
On their first studio album ‘Burnana’(2019), they incorporated influences from rock, R&B, jazz, Taiwanese traditional music (pak-ku?n, l?m-ku?n), to Japanese enka. In the same year, they received ‘Best New Artist’, ‘Best Rock Album’ of Golden Indie Music Award, and nomination of ‘Best Taiwanese Album’ of Golden Melody Award.
The band collages elements from several cultures, and uses humorous lyrics on melodic vocal lines in order to bring out a new sense of aesthetic. Mixing tunes from Taiwanese L?n-Th?n opera singing and rhythms from religious parades into different music genres. Switching styles between songs or even sections within one song, Lilium’s songs not only have characteristics of Taiwanese folk but also the structure of alternative rock music.
Lilium’s second album ‘Road to…‘ will be released on 17th December, 2021.
All songs will be available for streaming services on 24th December, 2021.
Alec Orachi (TH)
Alec Orachi, a 22-year-old Thai born who moved to Australia in 2014 alone to pursue his dream of wanting to study abroad but with not enough consideration. Depression and loneliness took over what would have been the best time of his life. From getting homesick to being racially abused, he turned to music as an escape to gain back his confidence and put all the miseries into his songs.
Alec has had several experiences in live performance at numerous events and festivals in Thailand, such as Bangkok Music City, Music Factory, and Cat Expo. His shows are somewhat unorthodox and unpredictable, and most of them are unscripted. As he’s decided to pursue his music career more seriously, he’s got on board with ‘newechoes’ to roll out more music in the future.
O3ohn (KR)
O3ohn, from South Korea, made his official debut in 2016 with the release of his solo EP [O]. His voice is gentle and delicate, with a sense of floating in pale light, like a sun with the power to heal.
People often hear his songs in Korean dramas, from “Mr. Sunshine,” ” Search WWW” to the recent Netflix hit “Extraordinary Attorney Woo.”
He charms on stage with his humorous and friendly banter. O3ohn recently participated in a compilation album Infinity Sunset, which, led by Sunset Rollercoaster, released the new single “Run Run,” taking steps to expand the international market.
Numcha (TH)
Numcha is a Thai indie-pop singer-songwriter who aspires to share personal stories through her music. She hopes to provide the art pieces she creates to a worldwide audience and bring listeners along on this unique musical journey with her.
She has performed live at events and festivals across Thailand, and has enjoyed the opportunity to collaborate with large global music festivals such as 88rising’s Double Happiness in 2020, and LUCfest in 2021.
NTsKi (JP)
The music of NTsKi seamlessly fuses gentle yet eerie vocals with genre-bending tracks, drawing inspiration from traditional folk to 00s J-pop, from trap, hip-hop, to choir. The result is unlikely ear candy, invitingly smooth yet delightfully abstract and experimental. Released her first album, Orca, in 2021.
I Mean Us (TW)
I Mean Us (IMU) is an alternative rock band formed in 2015, and has since become one of the most iconic bands from Taiwan. The band’s music combines multiple styles, such as post-rock, psychedelic rock, shoegaze and classical, through which the band creates its signature ethereal, mythical sound.
Back in 2018, I Mean Us released its well-received debut album OST, launched an Asian tour and performed at many international events, including SXSW, Music Matters, Zandari Festa and City Roar Festival.
After their single “24 Years Old of You” was awarded “Best Alternative single” by the Golden Indie Melody Award, IMU released its brand new album Into Innerverse, and is now ready to embark on a unique and infinite journey.