Mayday [Photo/Official Weibo account of Mayday]

6. Mayday

Mayday is a Chinese rock band that originated in the late 1990s and has risen to become one of the biggest rock bands on the Chinese pop scene.

As one of China's million-selling rock artists, the band tapped into the zeitgeist of Chinese youth who identify with its themes of innocence, childhood, dreams, aspirations, loneliness and determination.

Mayday makes music with a happy-go-lucky attitude. The band's unique outlook on life has also attracted many fans who find their views refreshing.