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.
House of Ygra Introduces Dạ Xoa with Raw Three-Track Demo “Ác Ma Đông Kinh”
House of Ygra unveils Dạ Xoa’s debut demo Ác Ma Đông Kinh, a three-track descent into raw Northern black metal. Released digitally and on limited cassette, the demo captures a stripped, frostbitten sound rooted in atmosphere, tension, and uncompromising underground spirit.
Mundane Return with “Nại Hà,” A Brutal Second Chapter in Their Death Metal Path
Mundane return with Nại Hà, their second studio album and a ten-track plunge into brutal, uncompromising death metal. Inspired by the underworld bridge of East Asian folklore, the record delivers blood-soaked themes, crushing heaviness, and the band’s signature violent intensity.