"Bridging the gap between Chinese pop and American R&B music “SFL” also highlights the new artists’ toughest chapters of life." - All Access Music
BIO
Shanghai born, Toronto transplant PIAO is the artist you’ve been waiting for. With heartfelt lyrics and a vocal range that hits both ends of the spectrum, PIAO breaks the mold of the traditional pop artist and creates her own lane. Recent Berklee graduate and multi-instrumentalist, PIAO has worked with talented artists and producers like T-Pain and Don Cannon to help amplify her vision and build her musical repertoire. As she develops her sound and plans to release new music, prepare to know the name PIAO.
PIAO has supported national tours for JORDY and Phangs, as well as played prominent LA showcases like WFNM and Mayk.It in front of packed rooms.
"Super unique sound, and the combination of popping and sultry yet upbeat and pointed vocals is captivating and relaxing, while it simultaneously lifts your mood "- The Cage
TISSUES
(Debut EP)
Tissues, calls on to mind the late 2000s sound and a modern touch with layers of songs that build on each other towering themselves as a blueprint of what PIAO can offer as a musician. The EP has a gorgeous touch reminiscent of the pop, pop rock artists back in the Disney channel days.
PIAO breaks the mood of traditional pop artists where she’s trying to make her own lane. She’s a recent Berklee graduate and multi instrumentalist, she’s had opportunities to work with talented artists and producers like T-Pain and Don Cannon helping her amplify her musical repertoire.
Her musical arrangements in this EP are so in tune with her emotions, one would certainly drown with a picturesque view in their minds for sure. The EP for certain creates a spark, appealing in every way for her listeners. With interesting textures and imagery that creates the dynamics completely justifying her narrative and streamlining melodies.
Editorial Playlists: Spotify's New Music Friday, Fresh Finds (PIAO was the playlist cover), Jasmine, Sad Hour, Next Gen Singer-Songwriter, It's A Bop, and more - as well as Zane Lowe's playlist and New In Pop on Apple Music.
"Influence from the family but paving her own path in this scene "- Music OT Future
"Her production is nuance, her sound is classic; it’s obvious that we are catching her at a very early point in her soon-to-be massive career". - VITUHMINS