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Cosmos People revisit youth in school uniforms, hint at new album

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwanese band Cosmos People performed their new song "Like a Dog" at a high school festival, drawing a large crowd.
  • The band wore school uniforms, evoking their youth and reminiscing about their student days.
  • They also announced a special performance at the JAM JAM ASIA music festival, sparking speculation about their upcoming sixth album.

Cosmos People brought a wave of youthful energy to the "When I Grow Up" high school festival, performing their hit song "Like a Dog" for the first time live. The track, which has surpassed one million views in five days, ignited the audience. The band embraced the high school theme by donning uniforms, instantly recalling their own student days. Lead singer "Fish" Lin even sported a blonde wig, aiming for the "bad boy" image of a legendary upperclassman.

Like a Dog has strong live energy. Performing this song at a concert would be really cool!

— A-kueiCosmos People bassist A-kuei on adapting the song for live performance.

Reflecting on their school days, the band members shared anecdotes of chasing their passions with the same "dog-like" tenacity as the song's title suggests. Bassist "A-kuei" recalled diligently studying to earn music players, while drummer "Xiao Yu" strived for top grades to get a game console. Guitarist "Fang Q" delved into the world of handmade instruments, inspired by his favorite musicians.

It was so exciting, I couldn't stop!

— A-kueiCosmos People bassist A-kuei describing the energetic live performance of 'Like a Dog'.

The band also revealed a "006 sharing session" at the JAM JAM ASIA music festival, fueling fan excitement and speculation about their sixth album. The live performance of "Like a Dog" was intentionally amplified to match the song's powerful energy, with a carefully designed outro that left the audience wanting more.

I studied really hard like a dog!

— A-kueiCosmos People bassist A-kuei recalling his student days.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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