Music Scene

Youthful sparks in Mandopop

Listen to these eight artistes under 30 as they explore issues faced by the young today

Australian singer Julia Wu (above). PHOTO: JULIA WU/FACEBOOK
Julia Wu: Paris. PHOTO: CHYNAHOUSE DIGITAL
Ariel Tsai: To Youth 2021. PHOTO: SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT TAIWAN
Wang Yibo: My Rules. PHOTO: YUE HUA ENTERTAINMENT KOREA
Z.Tao: She & You. PHOTO: Z.TAO STUDIO
Roy Wang: A Story Only For Those Who Leave Home. PHOTO: BEIJING TIME FENGJUN CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT
Chinese singer Roy Wang (above). PHOTO: ROY WANG/WEIBO
Shou: Feel. PHOTO: SHOU
Lexie Liu: Deep Down. PHOTO: NIXIE MUSIC
Joyce Chu: Hello! Joyce Chu. PHOTO: SEE MUSIC (SHANGHAI)
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From graduating from school to searching for one's identity to enjoying one's youth, the 20-something talent of the Mandopop scene have been exploring themes relevant to young people today.

Here are eight new works by artistes under 30, available on music streaming platforms such as KKBox, Spotify and Apple Music.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on May 27, 2021, with the headline Youthful sparks in Mandopop. Subscribe