These ten fictional films capture the raw, rebellious spirit of DIY punk beyond music — from squat houses to school halls. Gritty, heartfelt, and rooted in community, they reflect how punk culture thrives through resistance, creation, and underground unity.
Shallow Vessels return with “Odyssey,” a dynamic post-rock journey blending ambient synths, jazz grooves, and metal-infused crescendos. Out May 13th, the instrumental track sets the stage for their upcoming EP and a release party in Saigon this September.
Imperatus returns with The Dusk of Hopeless Dreams, a gritty blend of black, death, and thrash metal. Raw, fast, and atmospheric, it’s a solid follow-up that shows growth without losing the band’s DIY spirit and heavy backbone.
In a rare seated show at Yoko, XOI’s album launch unfolded as an emotional journey through rock and poetry. With Navy and Luis Zapiola opening, the night blended intimacy, raw talent, and heartfelt storytelling in a truly moving performance.
Without warning, 9xactly unleash “Real Deal” — a raw, high-energy single packed with sharp riffs, crushing breakdowns, and stage-tested power. Recorded at Ket Studio, this surprise drop hits hard and leaves us hungry for what’s next.
Hanoi’s hardcore punk insurgents Nuclear Stockpiles unleash their debut double single “STATE OF ANARCHY / BLOW (JOB),” a raw, high-speed assault ahead of their Saigon live debut. Anarcho chaos now streaming — taste the napalm.
