Linying

Named one of Spotify’s 25 Most Influential Artists in Asia, Linying’s first single, Sticky Leaves went viral on the platform’s global, US and UK charts in 2016, cementing the Singapore-born, LA-based singer-songwriter as one of Asia’s most promising talents. Since then, her music has received praise from tastemakers like Bob Boilen of NPR and pop star Troye Sivan. In May 2024, Linying’s single, “Happiness”, was named a Winner in the International Songwriting Competition (ISC), which featured Mariah Carey and Tom Waits as judges, making her the first Asian artist in ISC history to achieve this feat.

After signing a record deal with Canadian indie label Nettwerk Music Group, whose current roster of artists includes Matt Maltese and Vacations, Linying went on to perform at Summer Sonic in Japan and Bigsound Festival in Australia. Her music has continued to resonate with a diverse and international audience, featuring on Netflix’s Terrace House and HBO’s Industry. In 2022, Linying became the face of Spotify’s GLOBAL Equal Campaign and staged her first headline concert at Singapore’s Esplanade Concert Hall, performing to 1,000 fans. Her debut album, There Could Be Wreckage Here, was featured on NME and includes collaborators like Chris Walla of Death Cab For Cutie. It was named one of NPR’s top albums the week of its release.

Achievements:

• US & UK Charts 2016 – Sticky Leaves
• NPR Critical acclaim
• NPR Top Albums of the Week list – There Could Be Wreckage Here
• Troye Sivan review
• Winner International Songwriting Competition – Happiness (first Asian)
• Spotify GLOBAL EQUAL 2022
• Sync on Netflix’s Terrace House
• Sync on HBO’s Industry