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Taiwan Elephant Gym, an experimental trio from Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, blends progressive rock, electronic, and classical elements, showcasing virtuosity in their unique math and post-rock sound.
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Elephant Gym performed as part of the Taiwan Beats Showcase lineup at SXSW 2023, featuring Taiwanese talents.
Elephant Gym has collaborated with jazz artist 9m88.
Elephant Gym has collaborated with Hakka activist and musician Lin Sheng Xiang.
Elephant Gym's Dreams Asia Tour included a stop at Weiwuying, presenting the sounds of Kaohsiung. This was the only stop in Taiwan for this tour.
Elephant Gym collaborated with Mandopop singer Yoga Lin.
Elephant Gym is signed to Topshelf Records, an independent record label.
Elephant Gym collaborated with Taiwanese theater company Shakespeare's Wild Sisters Group for their delicate single 'Dear Humans'.
Elephant Gym collaborated with Hiyune, the vocalist from the Japanese band Chilldspot, for a Japanese version of their song 'Shadow'.
Formed in 2012 by siblings KT Chang (bass) and Tell Chang (guitar), alongside Chia-Chin Tu (drums), Elephant Gym quickly established themselves in the experimental music scene. Their sound is characterized by KT Chang’s nimble basslines, Tell Chang’s intricate guitar work and keyboard contributions, and Chia-Chin Tu’s adaptable drumming. The band’s name, Elephant Gym, symbolizes their bass-driven melodies and agile rhythms. Early milestones included the release of their first EP, “Balance” (2013), featuring a collaboration with Hom Shenhao, and their debut album “Angle” (2014), which included singles with Panai Kusui and Enno Cheng. In 2014, they collaborated with Mandopop singer Yoga Lin on “Speaking in Tongues,” performing with him in Hong Kong and Taipei.
Following a year-long hiatus in 2014 due to compulsory military service, the band reconvened, and their album “Angle” was released in Japan in August 2016. This led to their invitation to perform at the Summer Sonic Festival that same year. They released their second EP, “Work,” in October 2016 and participated in the Megaport Music Festival in 2018. Their second full-length album, “Underwater” (2018), initiated a world tour that included performances at SXSW and a live session at Audiotree. In August 2019, they performed at the ArcTanGent Festival. Elephant Gym released the single “Gaze at Blue” in 2019, and their third album, “Dreams,” in May 2022. This album, described by Pitchfork as “virtuosity not as a means of showing off, but approaching the sublime,” integrated jazz and classical styles. For their 10th anniversary, the band released “World” (2023), featuring collaborations with artists such as Seiji Kameda, Shashaa Tirupati, and the Kaohsiung City Wind Orchestra.
Elephant Gym has received recognition for their distinctive musical approach. They won the Best Style Category Album award at the 5th Golden Indie Music Awards in 2014 for “Angle.” In 2019, they received the Best Band award at the 10th Golden Indie Music Awards. Their career progression is marked by a consistent development of their sound, embracing diverse collaborations that span theater productions, like their work with Shakespeare’s Wild Sisters Group, and traditional percussion ensembles, such as the Chio Tian Folk Drums & Art Troupe. They have also actively engaged with international artists, as seen with their collaboration on “Jhalleyaa” (2023) with Shashaa Tirupati and their performances with Japanese bands like LITE. The band prioritizes a democratic creative process, ensuring each member contributes to their evolving musical palette.
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