User:Daruchicken/Shallow Levée

Formed in 2016 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Shallow Levée is an alternative rock band consisting of Yi-Ling (vocal/guitar), Sam (drum), Patrick (bass), and Hong Cha (guitar). Their lyrics switch between Mandarin and Taiwanese, providing a poetic description of daily life in Taiwan. According to the famous music critic Mafang, their music "equip techniques, doesn't seek to please or huff. What's particularly good is the lead singer's ability to control her breath without forcing, building a strong vocal."

Shallow Levée first came to the fore in Taiwan with the single “Excavator” taken from their debut EP Demo.1, which later on was shortlisted for “Best Rock Song” in the 2016 Golden Indie Music Awards. Their lyrics were primarily written by the vocalist Yi-Ling. Inspired by her subtle observation of Taiwanese society, her poetic Mandarin and Taiwanese lyrics have received recognition from critics and fans.

After the release of their second EP "Soup&Ocean" in 2017, they have been holding blockbusting gigs around Taiwan and Hong Kong and were invited to perform in multiple international festivals such as Megaport Festival in Taiwan and Greenplugged Seoul in Korea. The 2019 sold-out tour "Daydreaming" further drew the press' attention. In 2020, their debut full-length album The Village, brought them their second Golden Indie Music Awards nomination for “Best Rock Album” in the same year. The album tour was attended by 3,000 fans around Taiwan. Their sophomore album Endless Playlist released in December 2021, has also received numerous praise. Their second national album tour in 2022 also attracted more than 2,500 fans.

History

 * March, 2015: Yi-Ling, Hong Cha, Da Guan Formed "Yi-Ling Tsai's Band".
 * October, 2015: "Mutual Experience" National Tour
 * November, 2015: The former drummer Da Guan left the band for military services. The drummer from Elephant Gym temporarily filled his place.
 * February, 2016: Patrick from Grey Youth joined the band as bassist.
 * April, 2016: The band was renamed as Shallow Levée.
 * May, 2016: Collaborated with the film, A Letter to Future Children in holding a mini tour. Released their DIY demo, Demo. 1.
 * September, 2016: "Mirage" National Tour.
 * September, 2016: “Excavator”got shortlisted for “Best Rock Song” in Golden Indie Music Awards..
 * September, 2017: Released their debut single "Soup&amp;amp;Ocean" co-produced by Easy Shen. Hold an album launch tour..
 * February, 2019: Sam joined the band as drummer.
 * August, 2019: The music video of "Daydreaming" went on steam on Facebook, announcing the schedule of their single tour around Taiwan.
 * September, 2019: Released new singles including "Daydreaming" on streaming platforms such as KKBOX, Spotify, and Apple Music.
 * 18th June, 2020: Debut full-length album The Village released.
 * 26th August, 2020: Live EP Live At Treasure Hill Artists Village released.
 * September, 2020: The Village album launch tour was hold at LIVE WAREHOUSE Kaohsiung, Legacy Taichung, and Legacy Taipei. Their first album launch tour attracted over 1,000 fans to attend.
 * October, 2020: The Village was nominated for “Best Rock Album” at Golden Indie Music Awards.
 * 16th March, 2021: Single Taiwan, 365 Days! released. The song was produced for the Public Television Service Foundation as the opening song of the show "The Dreams of Our Youth".
 * 1st December, 2021: Second album Endless Playlist released
 * 22nd February, 2022: Live EP Live On Tai Hwa released.
 * February-March, 2022: Endless Playlist album launch tour was hold at LIVE WAREHOUSE Kaohsiung, Legacy Taichung, and Zepp New Taipei, attracting over 1,000 fans to attend.
 * 10th May, 2022: Released their first international collaboration single See Through the Dark feat. Joh Ung with lead singer Joh Ung from the Korean band Goonam.

2020

 * 12/19 LIVE WAREHOUSE
 * 12/28 Code Name: "Light" Kaohsiung Century x Cultural Cruise

2021

 * 2/19 Weiwuying Showtime - Shallow Levée "Nothing Happened"
 * 4/24 Soul Wave Fest
 * 8/27 WINDIE Music
 * 10/30 Vegabond Festival
 * 12/11 MUSIC OASIS: Kabedon Prozac
 * 12/12 Hong Mao Gang Homecoming
 * 12/24 Live at Eslite Bookstore Taipei Xinyi
 * 12/25 NEON PARTY 2.0
 * 12/26 Cihu Xmas Music Festival

2022

 * 2/26 Small Oyster Rock
 * 2/28 Gong Sheng Music Festival
 * 3/26 Megaport Festival
 * 5/28 Rebirt! Breaking Mud Fest. Kaohsiung
 * 6/26 Resonate Platform Festival
 * 7/24 SEA you there
 * 7/30 MLD takao｜2022 MLD Music Festival｜Chill-y Days
 * 8/14 Kaohsiung Ocean Party
 * 8/14 Tainan Taiwanese Hokkien Festival
 * 9/24 Kaohsiung Reading Festival｜Music & Literature Night
 * 9/25 YumYum Market Festival
 * 10/8 Vegabond Festival
 * 10/23 ROCK IN TAICHUNG
 * 10/29 Takao Rock
 * 11/6 Ciancao Try Try Festival