This essay examines how Iceless, a Tokyo-based band of highly educated, middle-class Chinese women, redefines gender norms through their music, marking a unique evolution in Made-in-China feminism. Traditional band culture in China often celebrates male success stories in which talent wins fame and love, while women’s bands historically embody ideals of obedience, elegance, and service to male authority. This essay highlights how Chinese women are now resisting these expectations, asserting their agency within the constraints of state and algorithmic censorship. By addressing feminist themes in the diaspora and strategically negotiating boundaries to access the mainland Chinese market, Iceless transforms rock music into a platform for subtle yet impactful grassroots feminist expression. Their journey illuminates how Made-in-China feminism actively shapes gender politics, revealing women’s rock bands as a transformative force in the broader evolution of gender politics in China.