Kim Yang 楊予菁 is a Taiwanese-Australian singer-songwriter, her ethereal voice, evocative lyrics, soothing ukulele and guitar fingerpicking capture the attention of passers-by.

Inspired by musicians like Sarah McLachlan, Joni Mitchell, Eva Cassidy and Bon Iver, Kim’s music is an eclectic blend of acoustic folk, pop and blues. Her songs speak from her experiences as a partner, a daughter, a traveller and an insecure soul.  With Kim's ethereal blend of sounds, she creates music that balances delicately between vulnerability and power. With the release of her debut EP Ocean of Mind in 2019, she has immediately established herself as an artist to watch.

Since developing a passion for music at an early age, Kim has shared her voice everywhere from intimate bookshops to national television. In 2016, driven by a desire to share her stories with the world, Kim picked up her ukulele and guitar and started writing songs. She stepped out of her bedroom and into the streets, markets and cafes of Canberra. Since then she has collaborated with renowned artists (Fred Smith, Katie Wighton of All Our Exes Lives in Texas, Tennyson King, etc.) and played at major venues in Canberra, around Australia and overseas.

“I used to be a shy person. I buried my feelings and refused to open up to others. But music and songwriting have helped me express myself. Now I've discovered that I am neurodivergent too. My mission is to encourage all people to be comfortable with themselves, and to be confident enough to embrace their passions and share their stories. Once you do you will find that your stories and experiences resonate with many others. After all, you are not alone” (Kim Yang)

Since 2019 Kim played festival gigs at the National Folk Festival, Enlighten Festival and Floriade, and released her debut EP Ocean of Mind, she then went on tour in major Australian cities after a sold-out EP launch show. In 2020, despite the global pandemic, Kim released a bushfire tribute Garden of Eden and a hopeful anthem Dominoes, which were aired and premiered on triple j Roots N All.

Over the years Kim performed at Woodford Folk Festival, Sydney Folk Festival, National Folk Festival, ACT Australian of the Year Receptions, Carole King's Tapestry Concert, TedxCanberra Women: Fearless,  Cambridge Folk Festival (UK), Jade Music Fest (CAN/TWN) and sold out her headline shows. She shared ARIA and APRA-awarded artists Josh Pyke, Ben Lee, Kate Ceberano, Katie Noonan and Steve Kilbey on their tours.

In 2021 Kim released her 2nd EP 'Brave', a project that was partially funded by artsACT. In 2022 Kim released her first live digital album 'Live at Smith's Alternative', which showcases her fellow musicians in a live band setting. At the same year, Kim was nominated as Artist of the Year by MusicACT. In 2023 she was nominated as Best Live Voice (ACT) by National Live Music Awards 2023. Between 2023 and 2024 Kim co-released 3 singles with Australian Folk legend Fred Smith, Canadian artists Tennyson King, Kapa Arkieh and Dennis Law. Two of the singles are bilingual which explore Kim's cultural heritage in music.

Besides her solo project, Kim lent her voice to various musicians/groups such as indie-blues band Muddy Wolfe, psychedelic rock band Iboga Gazebo and folk/country singer-songwriter Fred Smith.

Residing in Beijing China from 2023 - 2025, Kim used this time away from Australia to expand her audience overseas and work on her debut studio album Turn On The Lights, to be released in May 2026.

The first single, All Good When I’m With You, speaks to Kim’s purpose as a musician—not just personal fulfilment, but sharing joy, building human connection, and offering healing to those who are struggling. Her reward is the trust and healing she receives in return from other troubled souls.

Her latest single, Forever This Way, is a soulful love letter to our everyday heroes – your partners, spouses, parents, friends or even strangers who simply brighten your day. It celebrates the relationships we cherish and nurture for a lifetime. Kim wrote this song on her 10th wedding anniversary with her husband, who was the inspiration for this song.

Kim Yang's music is like a warm embrace in a cozy lounge room — intimate and unassuming, yet deeply compelling. It invites listeners to stay, reflect, and return for more.....

Listen to Kim's debut album 'Turn On The Lights' to experience it all...