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Will Singapore’s Mandopop Scene Ever Flourish Again?
Singapore artists used to be Mandopop royalty, but new acts are struggling to make a breakthrough
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Is China’s Boy Band Boom Over?
Ten years ago, TFBoys spurred a boom in Chinese boy bands. But now fan fatigue, investor apathy, and the pandemic threaten to burst the pop star bubble.
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Will Online Concerts Replace Live Music in China?
Once the pandemic fades away, will China’s livestreaming music industry survive?
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How China’s Popstars are Cashing in on Esports
The marriage of Chinese musicians with the hottest esports games means everyone’s a winner
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School of Rock: Tracing Taiwan’s Campus Music Scene
Since the 1970s, Taiwan’s university campuses have been integral to the island’s music industry
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Hebe Tien’s “Time Will Tell” Rejuvenates a Pop Legend
One of China’s most influential pop singers comes of age with her first solo album since she stopped recording with girl group S.H.E.
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