About
At the tender age of 7, Asian American Cindy Zhang started her foray into the world of music with classical violin, later joining the a cappella community and developing her love for jazz while studying under Grammy-winning producer Kamau Kenyatta.
Based in the US, she nurtured her skills as a producer and became involved in all aspects of her artistry, from songwriting to producing her music. A hidden gem in the making, she carved a name for herself, earning the privilege of performing for Sofar Sounds in the US. Her single ‘Moon River’ charted in Hong Kong and in the span of less than a year, she released her debut album 'Voice Memos'. The album connected her with more fans from all over Asia, including Indonesia, Taiwan, and Thailand.
Cindy musically journals her personal experiences with an RnB/neo-soul songwriting style, her eclectic sound influenced by the likes of Lianne La Havas, Tom Misch, and Mac Ayres. Her voice, ringing bright and honest, captures the essence of emotions that tug at the heartstrings.
Press
Cindy Zhang and LambC on Their Track ‘Confession’
- Bandwagon
“Love isn’t always rainbows and butterflies, confessions don’t always promise reciprocation. Though we’d love to view love under a rose-tinted lens and believe expressing our feelings is straightforward, Cindy Zhang and LambC teamed up to trade lines on the less-talked-about self-doubt and trepidation in fear of being caught in a one-sided love affair.”
Meet Cindy Zhang: Singer Songwriter
- Shoutout LA
“I decided to pursue a creative career in music because it gives me the opportunity to be vulnerable through songwriting. The topics I cover in my songs are usually very personal, and are difficult to talk about casually. Putting these emotions into a song gives me the chance to really understand what I’m experiencing. Through songwriting I have so much freedom to use words, imagery and melody to describe my thoughts. I also love the creative process of making a song and seeing it transform through its different stages.”
Popspoken Picks: Mid-year Tunes to Jive To
- Popspoken
“Asian American musician Cindy Zhang teams up with South Korean indie singer-songwriter LambC for this bedroom pop track about a relationship riddled with insecurities and unsaid words. San Francisco-based Zhang has made a splash in countries such as Indonesia, Taiwan and Thailand through her debut album ‘Voice Memos’, while Berklee-educated LambC produces for other artists such as Jamie and Lee Min Hyuk in addition to releasing his own songs such as ‘Love like that’.”
Singer-songwriter Cindy Zhang Has a ‘Confession’ to Make with South Korean Indie Artist LambC
- GOKPOP
“Speaking on the collaboration process, Cindy shared that LambC was someone she always wanted to work with. She revealed that she had been listening to LambC’s songs since 2017, and was thrilling that he agreed to collaborate on this song.”
Mid-week Blues? Listen to This City Pop Tune ‘Wednesday’ to Jazz up Your Week
- Manilla Republic
“Working with producer Chad Manalo, known for his works with Tori Kelly, Us The Duo and AJ Rafael, her new single ‘Wednesday’ is a romantic upbeat track about longing to see your special someone after a mundane 9-5. Filled with funky basslines, guitar licks and synths, this track will remind you of City Pop and Retro Soul with a modern twist. The song will be released on all digital platforms on Wednesday, 23 March 2022.”
Cindy Zhang Shares Debut LP ‘Voice Memos’
- The Word is Bond
“Bay Area-based singer/songwriter Cindy Zhang delivers her debut album Voice Memos as promised. The album comes after 2 singles “Finish Line” and “Off My feet” that showcased her unique vocal style and penchant for penning soul-stirring songs.”
Cindy Zhang: A Soulful Star in the Making (Interview)
- Reignland Magazine
Can you tell me about your debut album, ‘Voice Memos’?
“Voice Memos” is a set of songs that showcases a bit of all my musical influences. It’s a mix of R&B, Neo-Soul, Jazz, and even the K-pop I grew up listening to. It’s titled “Voice Memos” because all the songs on the album started from a voice memo. I’ve become really awful these past few years at writing everything down, and the voice memos app was what I had used to write all my songs. It’s scheduled to be out on October 16th, 2020.
Tune into This Bar-café Ambiance with Cindy Zhang’s Single “Run Away”
- Uranium Waves
“This glowing and dreaming sonic style breathes uniqueness because it adopts a kind of modern Bossa nova that is rarely found in the industry.”
New Release Friday: 17 New Songs out on September 18th
- Aipate
“With a style which is a concoction of various genres and flavours, her music is so immersive. Perfectly representing her sound is the single “Coffee”, which has just arrived. The jazz/pop ballad is about the difficulty in falling asleep due to the memory of someone from your past preoccupying your mind. She equates this feeling to drinking coffee late in the evening.”