Nian Tong: From Ghosting in London to Gradually Moving On – Raw Indie Pop Stories | Unfiltered and Undiscovered #237

In this heartfelt episode of Unfiltered and Undiscovered, we sit down with London-based Chinese singer-songwriter, producer, and composer Nian Tong (@niantong_). Fresh off the release of his sophomore EP Gradually (April 2026), Nian opens up about stepping out from behind the scenes, navigating modern romance, cultural identity, and the messy, non-linear process of moving on.We dive into:Moving to London for music and love — and how a fizzled long-distance connection inspired tracks like “What’s On Your Mind”Transitioning from musical theater composer and producer to performing artist after a friend’s wake-up callBlending 60s/70s pop nostalgia with modern indie productionFamily support, introversion vs. vulnerability on stage, and finding optimism in unresolved emotionsFeatured Music: Clips from Gradually EP including “What’s On Your Mind,” “Whatever You Do,” and the title track. Listen to the full EP now!Links & Resources:Stream Gradually EP: Spotify | Apple Music | YouTubeFollow Nian Tong: Instagram @niantong_ | YouTubeSupport independent artists and share your own “gradually moving on” stories in the comments! ❤️Guest Bio: Nian Tong is rapidly gaining attention for his whimsical yet emotionally honest indie pop. With roots in musical theater and a growing catalog of personal songwriting, he’s a true undiscovered gem blending heritage with golden-age melodiesSupport the show & grow with us:Like, comment, share with a fellow music nerd — it really helps independent pods like ours get discovered.Follow on YouTube / Spotify / Apple Podcasts @ Unfiltered and UndiscoveredUnfiltered & Undiscovered — Real talk. Fresh sounds. Zero filter.New episodes drop weekly. Thanks for listening and supporting independent music!🎶 Unfiltered & Undiscovered – Real stories. Real music. No filters.Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: [@unfiltered.undiscovered]Visit our Hall of Fame to explore past and current inductees: https://unfilteredandundiscovered.com/hall-of-fame-unfiltered-undiscovered/ 👉 Don’t forget to check out our curated playlists spotlighting music with heart, intent, and stories worth hearing.Copyright Disclaimer:"The Unfiltered & Undiscovered Podcast features interviews and showcases with music artists, along with our Mystery Song Deep Dive segment, which is intended solely for educational and entertainment purposes. Any songs discussed or played during the podcast remain the property of their respective copyright owners, and no copyright infringement is intended."Follow our SocialsFor all of our links- Socials, Platforms and Playlistshttps://my.linkpod.site/unfiltered Find our playlists on Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube Music and Amazon Musichttps://unfilteredandundiscovered.com/spotify-playlists-hub/ Thanks for tuning in