Bedlam Royals Surface with Debut Single “Ode To Not A King” and Incoming Album “The Gap”
Saigon post-metal project Bedlam Royals surface with their debut single “Ode To Not A King,” a rework of a song born during frontman Viktor’s time with Serbian act LEER, now rebuilt into something new. Mastered by Cult of Luna’s Magnus Lindberg, it’s a precise and deliberate first move ahead of their debut album “The Gap.”
Thangca Returns with “100 Ngày,” a Pandemic-Era Single
Saigon alternative rock band Thangca have released 100 Ngày (100 Days), a slow-burn single written during the COVID-19 lockdown and out now via Gió Đông. Built around the suffocating stillness of a city under quarantine, it is one of the more considered releases to come out of that period.
Neon White Return with “Delirium,” Their Darkest and Most Cinematic Single Yet
Saigon alternative rock outfit Neon White are back with “Delirium,” their third single and clearest statement to date. Darker, heavier, and more atmospheric than anything they’ve released before, the track arrives alongside a music video from local creative studio Mini-Creative that matches the song’s controlled intensity beat for beat.
Some Wounds Don’t Heal: Pastgloom, GAI 荄, and Windrunner Release for Agent Orange Victims
GAI 荄, Windrunner, and new project Pastgloom have released “Victus Sum,” a melodic progressive metalcore single tied to the EP “Glass Angels Initiative: Code Orange.” All net proceeds go to VAVA in support of families still living with the consequences of Agent Orange contamination in Vietnam.
“Don’t Think” just listen to Stray Station!
Saigon punk band Stray Station are back from hiatus with new single “Don’t Think,” and they’ve made their return with the same no-fuss approach as their last release. The sound has shifted toward slower, weightier punk territory, but the band’s raw energy and directness remain completely intact.
EMPATHIZE UNLEASH “31 TYPES OF TORTURE” WITH MIKEY ROTTEN; SAIGON BEATDOWN MEETS AMERICAN RAW POWER
Saigon beatdown outfit Empathize link up with American rapper Mikey Rotten on their punishing new single “31 Types of Torture,” a relentless collision of hardcore aggression and sludge-heavy hip-hop that cements Vietnam’s underground as a serious international force.
Blue Monkey Is Giving Saigon’s Original Bands a Stage That Actually Matters
Five original bands. A jury of international producers. Six guaranteed paid gigs on the line. Blue Monkey is building something Saigon’s underground music scene has needed for a long time — and it starts April 3rd.
Shallow Vessels drop “Sirens,” and it’s everything we hoped it would be
Saigon post-rock outfit Shallow Vessels returns with ‘Sirens’ — a slow-burning, cinematic single that builds from atmospheric tension to a crushing wall-of-sound finale. It’s a deeply intentional track about self-discovery, and one of the most compelling listens to come out of Vietnam’s underground scene.
Putrid Vomit Christ Capture Saigon Ritual on New Live Album LIVE #2, Released via House of Ygra
Hanoi death metal unit Putrid Vomit Christ release “LIVE #2 (Saigon, 08.08.25)” via House of Ygra, a raw live recording captured during their 2025 tour. The album preserves the band’s chaotic performance in full, now streaming everywhere with a cassette edition available.
The Ship Returns with Emotional New MV “Nhà,” A Tribute to Home and Distance
The Ship releases their second MV, “Nhà,” a heartfelt reflection on distance, family, and unspoken love. Produced by STIMPACK, the song blends powerful rock with intimate storytelling, reminding listeners that home always waits beyond life’s storms.