Shi Shi Sun
Shi Shi Sun, born in 1990, is a part of the third generation of Chinese born in South Korea. By the age of 20, she left her hometown to pursue her dream in the music industry in Taiwan. Since her debut, she has released five self-composed albums, and has been nominated for the Golden Melody Awards (GMA) several times. She was nominated for Best New Artist award for her first album "GIRLS" in 2015, and won Best Mandarin Album award in the 30th Golden Melody Awards in 2019.
Her new album "Where is SHI? " in 2021, has been nominated in the 32nd Golden Melody Awards for Album of the Year, Best Mandarin Album, Best Album Producer, Best Female Singer(Mandarin), and Best Vocal Album Recording.
As an influence for those growing up under different background and cultures, Shi Shi has created a genre of music so diverse and unique to her. Soothing in her smooth R&B vocals, and heavy in her lyricism and production, Shi Shi would describe her music to be "tender and tough at the same time".
With every new album, she always tries to outdo herself as singer, composer, and producer. Not only does her album music occupy major digital charts, but her music sang for popular dramas have taken charts by storm as well. Among them, "Someday or One Day" won the Asian Television Award for Best Theme Song, having over 10 million plays.
FUNKorporation
FUNKorporation is a band from Romania, Cluj Napoca founded in 2011. With funky grooves, heavy low ends, exceptional vocals, spicy wind instruments, FUNKorporation also mixed with some jazz, soul, blues, Balkan and positive attitude in their music!
In 2012, FUNKorporation was the winner of the Transylvania International Art and Music Festival's Award. In 2015, the band won the Jazz in The Park's contest a second prize and became third at the Street Music Festival in Satu Mare. In 2018, they played at MMB Bucharest Showcase and released two official videos for the songs "Purple Love" and "Hold On Through".In 2019, they played at Romania's largest festivals like Electric Castle, Untold, Afterhills Festival. The band also did two tours in Hungary, Austria and in the Baltic states.
FUNKorporation has released a new song "Set Me Free" and the album "Kronikl" which is a fusion of funk, pop and disco with a splash of soul and blues. In 2021, the band became an INES talent and was nominated for 2021 HEMI Music Awards.
Vast & Hazy
Vast & Hazy(VH) is one of the most unique and promising vocal collaborations in Taiwan. Vocalist Ka Ka has a wide-ranging, powerful and remarkable voice. Guitarist LNiCH, equipped with masterful guitar and arranging skills, can create lush soundscapes flexibly. In 2018, they released the debut album "I'm Not OK" which has been nominated for Best Vocal Collaboration at the 30th Golden Melody Awards.
In recent years, Vast & Hazy(VH) challenged themselves to transcend music genre boundaries. They hope that their songs are not merely entertainment, but they can also lead the audience to go deep inside themselves, think differently, and play a key role in their lives.
Colours of Bubbles
Born in Šiauliai, a city labelled Lithuanian Manchester, Colours of Bubbles gives listeners that special blend of modern indie sound with a darker and deeper reflection of the Northern European indie rock. With 5 albums in band’s discography and 2 Rock Band of the Year awards, Colours of Bubbles is praised both by fans and critics and remains one of the most acclaimed modern Lithuanian rock bands.
Colours of Bubbles has played more than 300 concerts at all corners of Europe, made appearances on major European rock and indie music festivals, and toured throughout Asia.
In 2019, the band released their latest studio album 9 mm – an authentic British rock and guitar sound inspired LP that explores such themes as the current world order, war, love, fast-paced life, and rebellion.
Last year, Colours of Bubbles once again joined forces with St. Christopher orchestra presenting a sequel to their highly anticipated Untold Story series. Released digitally, on CD, and double LP Untold Story: Chapter 2 is a monument to group’s fresh and innovative sound.
Drive-In Ozas Live, played by Colours of Bubbles on the rooftop of Ozas building in May 2020 is the first drive-in concert in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, as well as the first live concert performed here since the beginning of Covid-19 quarantine in March 2020.
Accusefive
Accusefive gained popularity with their internet-famous song, Miss You Day and Night. The band followed up with the Let Go EP in 2017 and received the Best New Artist award in the 9th Golden Indie Music Awards in 2018. Accusefive is comprised of vocalist and guitarist Pan Yun An, vocalist Chuan Ching, and drummer Richard Lin. Their musical style is diverse, with male/female vocalists Pan Yun An and Chuan Ching's interweaving voices creating mesmerizing vocals for an infectious therapeutic effect and strong attraction to the audience. Armed with Pan Yun An's knack for creating and their deftness in various music styles, Accusefive has churned out many songs in recent years. In 2019, they issued their first album Somewhere in Time, I Love You and sold out its first release. In 2020, they were nominated for the following four awards at the 31st GMA: Best New Artist, Best Music Group, Best Music Video, and Best Album Design. Accusefive has launched their second album, Easy Come, Easy Go, at the end of 2020, and it was nominated the 32nd GMA Song of the Year, Best Composer, Best Band and Best Vocal Album Recording.
