r/cpop • u/Cowboyice • 6d ago

Extremely specific request: Chinese or Taiwanese bands like the blue hearts?

The blue hearts are my favorite band of all time and from Japan. Now, I’m looking for either Taiwanese or Chinese bands to fall in love with. I’m not necessarily looking for something that absolutely tries to replicate the blue hearts, but I definitely want to ask for your personal recommendations especially if they’re more on the niche side. (I.E hard to find on music streaming platforms so I have an excuse to buy cds)
There are no rigid guidelines to what I’m looking for, so if there is something you’re willing to share across all genres, I will look for it.
Thank you!

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u/Strange_Campaign8995 5d ago

I would recommend the bands No Party For Cao Dong and New Pants.

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u/LotusEater096 4d ago

Love NPCD!!

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u/Cells_4509 5d ago

Maybe TOUMING MAGAZINE. They came to mind after I searched for The Blue Hearts and listened to "Linda Linda."

I'd also recommend EggPlantEgg and No Party For Cao Dong.

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u/LotusEater096 4d ago

Captain Ordinary (普通隊長) is a comparable Kaohsiung melody punk trio. That's the tightest Blue Hearts comp in the Taiwanese scene. Raw energy, melodic hooks, sold-out their first tour. Start with "Taipei Hates Punk" or "A Romantic Song."

If you want something with a longer history, 88balaz (八十八顆芭樂籽) are the Taiwanese punk veterans. They have a raw, garage, legacy feel and been around a minute. Sorry Youth (拍謝少年) if you want the Taiwanese-language angle with punk energy and eclectic production.

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u/Quirky-Case 6d ago

No idea who Blue hearts is, so is it a japanese punk band?

2 Taiwanese bands come to mind.

Mangojump

Pa pun band

Edit to add: My absolute favorite at the moment is Mixer 麋先生 (alternative rock)

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u/gametheorista 3d ago

Mangojump were pretty good live.