Jaigon Orchestra

Indie \\\ Pop Punk \\\ Rock
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City’s Jaigon Orchestra fuse indie rock with ska-tinged rhythms, emo heart, and touches of traditional Vietnamese music. Bold, heartfelt, and unafraid to experiment, they’ve built a sound that’s both globally informed and deeply rooted in homegrown spirit.

Members:

KET – Guitar/Vocal

PHẤY PHẤY – Drum

A NHÀNH – Bass

FIN – Sax

NGUYEN – Trumpet

Jaigon Orchestra emerged from the heart of Ho Chi Minh City with a mission to craft music that’s equal parts familiar and unexpected. While their foundation is rooted in indie rock, subtle ska inflections and bursts of horn-driven energy creep into their arrangements. Just as vital is the influence of traditional Vietnamese melodies and the pop-punk and emo bands they grew up on, most notably My Chemical Romance, to whom they’ve paid direct homage in both song and video.

Their debut album “Kíp Đào Hoa” (2022) announced a band unafraid to mix hook-heavy choruses with off-beat rhythms and horn flourishes. Lyrically, the record moves between bittersweet romantic tales and sharp, observational storytelling. Singles like “Công Bằng Cho Người Buồn” (featuring Chi Xê) cemented their knack for balancing introspection with crowd-pleasing energy.

Jaigon Orchestra’s most recent work pushes further into their identity, songs that are danceable without losing emotional bite, often underscored by arrangements that nod to Vietnam’s own musical heritage. The track “Chinatown” captures this perfectly, blending brassy flourishes, punchy guitars, and cinematic flair into something unmistakably their own.

On stage, Jaigon Orchestra thrives on connection. Their performances are exuberant without being chaotic, built on tight musicianship and a front-to-back sense of showmanship. From intimate club shows in Saigon to festival slots, they’ve proven their sound travels well beyond their home turf.

In a Vietnamese scene where indie rock is still carving out space, Jaigon Orchestra stand out for their refusal to stay in one lane. They don’t just blend influences—they reinterpret them, filtering global sounds through a distinctly local lens. It’s music that makes you move, think, and maybe cry a little, all in the same set.