New Pants
Who they are: stalwarts of Chinese indie rock, Peng Lei, Pang Kuan, Lo Bo and Shang Xiao (who has left the band) released their first album in 1998, a self-titled debut that was one of the mainland's best-selling rock/pop albums. Their fifth release, Equal Love, came out late last year and the band (below) are now gearing up for Australian, US and European tours.
What they play: electro-disco mashed with indie rock and a heavy 80s flavour. When they started out, they were one of the mainland's top punk acts, influenced by new wave and early punk rockers such as the Ramones.
Josie Ho
Who she is: the singer/actress (right) who also happens to have a mogul for a dad (billionaire Stanley Ho Hung-sun) is a real rock chick. She has played many shows and festivals across the region, including Rockit and Let's Fight.
What she plays: bouncy, energetic, straight-up rock.