The Indie genre has been becoming quite popular these days. Because of the different melodies and concepts, this genre has touched many hearts. Many artists are still left to be discovered. In this article, we will talk about the top 10 Chinese Indie Artists you should listen to today.
1. My Little Airport
My Little Airport is an Indie pop Duo that makes sweet music in Cantonese and English. The songs feel like poems and have sweet melodies. They released their first album named The OK thing to do on a Sunday afternoon in 2014. Some of the must-listen songs are Lunch, Queen, and rm1210.
2. Denise Ho
Denise Ho is a Hong Kong-born singer and songwriter. She is the only female disciple of the late Canto-pop Diva Anita Mui. She has released 15 albums since the release of her first EP, First in 2001. Her most popular songs include Woodgrain, Rolls Royce, and Shampoo.
3. The Fur
The Fur. Is an Indie pop Duo based in Taiwan founded in 2016? The Duo released its first album in 2018. The band was also nominated for “Best New Artist” at the 30th Golden Melody Awards. It has a massive fanbase in Taiwan and often makes the headlines because of its amazing songs. Some of its must-listen songs are Julie, Little Song, and Oh Why.
4. Hiperson
Hiperson is a five-membered rock band formed in 2012. The band has released two albums, No Need For Another History in 2015 and She Came Back From The Square in 2018. The band has a considerable fanbase both in the East and the West. Famous songs of this band are Strawberries, Our Ballad, and The Curtain.
5. Dirt Star
Dirt Star is a Chinese singer and songwriter who composes music both in English and Mandarin. He is planning to release a rock and roll album shortly. His famous songs are Hole in the Universe and Where You Fly.
6. DSPS
DSPS is a four-membered indie pop band from Taipei. They released the first EP in 2016 named, “Sleep Till Afternoon”. The band regularly performs in music festivals and concrete in Taiwan and China. Some of its famous songs are You’ll See, Fully 1, and Catch Me Baby Come and Dive.
7. City Flanker
City Flanker is a Hong Kong-based three-membered indie band. It released its first single named, Sunset Boulvard in 2020. The band incorporates lofi music with pop. The famous songs of this band include Lane, Golden Leaf, and Souvenir.
8. FAZI
FAZI is an Indie Post-punk band that combines Krautrock with Post-punk. FAZI has released four studio albums and three EPs to date. The band’s famous songs are Falcon, Golden Age, and Night Walk.
9. Birdstriking
Birdstriking is a Beijing-based trio that mainly makes music in the indie rock genre. The band released its debut album in 2012, which acquired critical acclaim. Its famous songs include Monkey Snake, Space Hakka, and Untitled 512.
10. Re-TROS
Re-TROS is another indie rock band that is composed of three members. ReTROS released its first album in 2005, which was named Cut Off. The band has gained a lot of popularity in China as well as the USA. Some of its famous songs are Surrender, At Most Here, and Hailing Drums.
