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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
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.
Will Online Concerts Replace Live Music in China?
Once the pandemic fades away, will China’s livestreaming music industry survive?
How China’s Popstars are Cashing in on Esports
The marriage of Chinese musicians with the hottest esports games means everyone’s a winner
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
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.