TENDRE live at Billboard Live TAIPEI 2026

Performance Introduction

With a sound that is gentle yet profoundly expressive, Japanese musician TENDRE captures the emotions of urban life and inner feelings. In 2026, TENDRE will make his long-awaited debut at Billboard Live TAIPEI.

TENDRE is the solo project of Taro Kawahara. Since his debut in 2017 with the EP Red Focus, he has drawn attention for his distinctive musical style that seamlessly blends soul, jazz, and hip-hop. His work has been selected for Tower Records’ “Tawarekomen” and iTunes’ “NEW ARTIST,” quickly earning high acclaim within the Japanese music scene.

As a singer-songwriter, bassist, and producer, Kawahara is also a true multi-instrumentalist, performing not only vocals and bass but also guitar, keyboards, and saxophone. He has collaborated with a wide range of artists including Chara, Yasuhiro Horigome, Original Love, SIRUP, tofubeats, and Benny Sings, while remaining active across fields such as commercial narration, radio hosting, and music production for television and visual media.

His debut full-length album NOT IN ALMIGHTY (2018), along with notable singles such as “RIDE,” “SIGN,” “CHOICE,” and “ANYWAY,” showcase a musical landscape where a solid soul foundation naturally intertwines with contemporary rhythms and melodies. Shortly after his debut, TENDRE appeared at major festivals including FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL and RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL, earning widespread praise for live performances rich in emotional nuance.

In 2025, TENDRE released his first new album in three years, TENDRE. His music continues to embody a sense of improvisational freedom and human warmth, while his delicately written lyrics resonate quietly yet deeply—leaving a lasting impression on the listener’s heart.