Chinese Music Recommendations

Based on Reddit comments, here are some favorite Chinese music recommendations:

Popular Artists/Bands:

• JJ Lin (林俊杰) and Jay Chou (周杰伦): Known by most listeners of Chinese music.
• AKB48 team SH: A sister group based in Shanghai.
• VaVa: Popular in the rap/hip-hop genre.
• Cui Jian: Influential in Chinese music, recommended album: "新长征路上的摇滚."
• A-Mei Chang and Vast & Hazy: Recommended artists for Mandarin playlists.

Indie/Alternative Bands:

• 万能青年旅店 (Wanneng Qingnian Lv Dian): A great Post-Rock band.
• 发光曲线 (Glow Curve) and 草东没有排队 (No Party for Cao Dong): Indie rock favorites.
• Queen Sea Big Shark, Carsick Cars, Mr. Graceless, Shanghai Restoration Project: Notable Chinese indie bands.

Taiwanese Artists:

• 蛋堡 (EggPlant): Taiwanese rapper.
• Julia Wu, J.Sheon, A-Lin: Recommended Mandarin pop artists.
• Life Awaits and Operation: Pine Soot: Recommended from the Arknights OST.

Popular Mandarin Songs:

• 刚好遇见你 by 李玉刚
• 童话 by 光良 or Michael Wong
• 小幸运 by 田馥甄
• 七里香 by 周杰伦
• 那些年 by 胡夏

Music Platforms and Playlists:

• Mandarin Hip Hop Stars on Spotify
• Mandopop Hits on Spotify
• Spotify playlists mentioned within comments.

Miscellaneous Recommendations:

• 小苹果: Recommended on repeat.
• Chinese Football: Recommended band.
• 陈楚生 - 有没有会告诉你: Song recommendation.

Considered Classics:

• Michael Jackson: Mentioned among top Chinese favorited classics.
• Queen: Referred to as classics in Chinese music.