Edward Kane

Edward Kane (Edward Kane Su)

Edward Kane (born Edward Kane Su; Chinese: 蘇名曦 (Ming Hsi Su); born November 1, 2010) is a Taiwanese-born singer-songwriter, music producer, multi-instrumentalist, and emerging pop artist based in Melbourne, Australia. Known for his self-produced music, retro Hollywood-inspired image, and independent creative direction, Kane blends modern dance-pop, disco, and synth-pop with vintage cinematic aesthetics. He is recognised for independently writing, producing, mixing, and mastering much of his own work under his label EKS Records, with releases including Latinas, Some Like It Hot, and Kissed by Fame.

Summary

Edward Kane is a young independent artist whose career is defined by self-made creativity, ambitious pop branding, and strong artistic individuality. Born in Tainan, Taiwan, and later relocating to Melbourne, Australia, Kane developed an early passion for music, performance, dance, and songwriting.

With experience across multiple instruments—including cello, saxophone, violin, drums, and double bass—Kane combines classical and modern musical foundations with contemporary commercial pop ambitions. His artistic style is heavily influenced by 1960s Hollywood glamour, vintage fashion, and mainstream pop culture, creating a distinctive brand centred around fame, performance, and reinvention.

Beginning songwriting in 2023 and full music production in 2025, Kane quickly established himself as a self-taught producer through GarageBand. His debut single Latinas demonstrated his commitment to independent artistry, while subsequent releases such as Some Like It Hot and Kissed by Fame expanded his signature sound into high-energy dance-pop and club-inspired production.

Kane’s music draws influence from artists including Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Doja Cat, and ABBA, while maintaining a unique retro-modern fusion. His long-term aspirations include attending Berklee College of Music and building an international career as a commercially successful pop artist.

As a developing artist, Edward Kane represents a new generation of self-directed musicians combining digital independence with polished pop ambition.

Early life and background

Edward Kane was born in Tainan, Taiwan. From an early age, he developed interests in music, performance, dance, and songwriting. His stage name reflects his artistic identity:

• Edward was chosen for its classic, vintage British feel
• Kane was inspired by Marilyn Monroe’s character Sugar Kane in Some Like It Hot

This name was intentionally crafted to align with his 1960s old-Hollywood artistic persona.

Kane later relocated to Melbourne, Australia, where he continues to develop his music career while pursuing future educational opportunities.

Musical training

Kane is a multi-instrumentalist with formal or developing experience in:

• Violin (approximately 1.5 years)
• Drums (1 year)
• Cello (2023–present)
• Saxophone (2025–present)
• Double bass (2026–present)

He also studied:

• Ballet (1 year)

His broad instrumental background contributes to his songwriting, arrangement, and performance style.

Songwriting and production

Kane began writing music in 2023 and transitioned into fully producing complete songs by 2025. Primarily self-taught through GarageBand, he independently developed skills in:

• Songwriting
• Vocal recording
• Mixing
• Mastering
• Production
• Arrangement

His work is notable for being largely self-created, reflecting a hands-on independent artist model.

Artistic style and influences

Edward Kane’s artistry blends:

• 1960s Hollywood glamour
• Black-and-white cinematic visuals
• Disco
• Dance-pop
• Modern commercial pop
• Synth-pop
• Fame and ambition-centred lyrical themes

His inspirations include:

• Ariana Grande
• Sabrina Carpenter
• Alex Sampson
• JVKE
• Doja Cat
• The Weeknd
• Michael Jackson
• ABBA

Career

Debut and early releases

Latinas

Kane’s debut single, "Latinas," marked his first major self-written and self-produced release. Created entirely through GarageBand, the track took approximately two months to complete and involved intensive experimentation with melody writing, arrangement, and vocal production.

Some Like It Hot

This release further developed his vintage branding, referencing classic Hollywood influences and strengthening his retro-pop identity.

Kissed by Fame

"Kissed by Fame" is one of Edward Kane’s most commercially ambitious and stylistically refined releases.

The song is a:

• 140 BPM
• Club dance-pop track

It features:

• Edgy bass
• Punchy drums
• Colourful synth production
• High-energy pop structure

Designed for:

• Clubbing
• Dancing
• Exercising
• Driving
• Escapist listening

Awards and achievements

• Distinction Award, 81st GASCA International Competition

Record label

Kane operates under his own independent label: