In a cramped Saigon courtyard, a “normal” Wednesday transformed into an explosive underground hardcore showcase. Featuring relentless sets from bands like Shiv, Born in Hatred, Happyco., Under Pressure, Empathize and Knife Sticking Head, the night bypassed personal space for raw violence and community spirit. It was a high energy celebration of passion over scale.
irihi reads like a fragmented diary of youth, blending J-punk and J-rock emo with sharp math-rock edges. Across five tracks, it moves through escape, waiting, separation, and uneasy forgiveness, before an acoustic closer leaves everything unresolved. Honest, disciplined, and quietly hopeful, this EP charts growth without forcing closure or pretension.
Neon White’s debut single “Nothing in Return” marks a long-awaited first statement from the Saigon emo alt-rock band. Built on atmosphere, restraint, and emotional fatigue, the track opens the door to an upcoming EP shaped by patience and quiet intensity.
Golden Bird’s lit up with Black Sheep’s boldest edition yet, as six genre-defying acts—from Alexis Cao’s soulful debut to Trần Đức Nguyên’s explosive finale—redefined indie ambition. A new venue, technical hiccups, and pure passion collided in a night that proved Vietnam’s outcasts can truly outshine the norm.
“Reaper’s Gale” sees Hanoi’s Rêvasseur doubling down on cohesion, craft, and conviction. Across 42 minutes, the band balance melodic death metal tradition with subtle modern influences, pristine in-house production, and a strong narrative arc. An album meant to be experienced whole, not consumed in fragments.
A rare Monday eruption of punk and hardcore energy hit Saigon as ElbowDrop, Bim Bim, 9xactly, BIB, and Cút Lộn delivered nonstop chaos. From Hanoi punk grit to US hardcore ferocity, the night built wave after wave of pits, stage dives, and unfiltered energy.
