18.18 Release Vibrant New Music Video for “KẾT GIỚI”
Saigon’s punk-pop act 18.18 return with a vibrant new video for “KẾT GIỚI,” directed by A Dính and shot at Nông Trại Khoai. The track expands their signature playful chaos, following the EP we recently reviewed and our interview with frontman Billy.
RÊVASSEUR UNLEASH NEW SINGLE “GELD THE LIARS” — A DARK TURN TOWARD DOOM
Hanoi’s death metal unit Rêvasseur return with “Geld the Liars,” a surprise drop ahead of their Scumfest appearance. Trading melodeath speed for doom-laden weight, the track strikes at hypocrisy and false morality — a “clarion call to fight back against mental control.” Their second LP arrives later this year.
District 105 Announce New EP with Release of “Bad Dog”
District 105 return with “Bad Dog,” a fierce continuation of their earlier EP and a prelude to Chapter II: THE HATED PROTECTOR, out November 21st. The track, mixed by longtime collaborator Sava Tomic and paired with a visualizer by Seventy Heptagons, pushes the band toward darker, heavier screamo territory.
Shallow Vessels Illuminate with A Studio Performance of “Lighthouse”
Shallow Vessels return with “Lighthouse,” a stunning studio performance that captures their signature balance of calm and chaos. Filmed by Cường (XOI) and crafted by Angelo Silva, the video offers an intimate look into the band’s raw, emotive post-rock sound.
CÚT LỘN Set to Invade Europe — Confirmed for Obscene Extreme 2026 and Beyond
Vietnam’s hardcore-thrash powerhouse CÚT LỘN is heading to Europe, confirmed for Obscene Extreme 2026, the first Vietnamese band to hit the festival’s main stage. Fresh off their new EP Dzữa, the band promises more EU tour dates soon.
District 105 Drops Documentary on Their Groundbreaking EU Tour
District 105’s new documentary captures their groundbreaking EU tour, from chaotic prep days in Saigon to explosive shows across Europe. Featuring live footage, candid interviews, and fan stories, it’s a raw, heartfelt look at Vietnamese hardcore going global.
Skeleton Goode Return with “Crocodile Wife” — A Twisted, Technicolor Fever Dream
Saigon’s psychedelic misfits Skeleton Goode return with “Crocodile Wife” — a wild new single and video bursting with color, chaos, and charm. Blending surf rock swagger with surreal humor and hypnotic 3D visuals by Nindito Rizki, the track marks another bold, unhinged chapter in the band’s ever-evolving cosmic journey.
Lockeheart Unveils Eulogy For Our Dying Stars — A Cosmic Odyssey of Pain, Renewal, and Rebirth
House of Ygra opens the gates once again — this time, to the farthest reaches of the human psyche and the galaxy alike. Eulogy For Our Dying Stars, the long-awaited third opus by Hanoi-based artist Lockeheart, is finally here, marking a decade-long pursuit of artistic vision and emotional catharsis.
Cút Lộn Drops “Dzữa” – Final Form of Pikachu Chaos with Their Darkest Form Yet
Cút Lộn shed their Pikachu past and embrace their final form with Dzữa — a storm of distortion, rage, and strange beauty. Seven new tracks that mark the band’s most visceral and unflinching work yet.
Jaigon Orchestra Switches Gears with “Leo Cây” — A Bold New Chapter After “Chinatown”
Jaigon Orchestra follow up their playful smash Chinatown with Leo Cây, a moody and stripped-back single built around haunting horns and lyrical longing. It’s a bold shift in style that proves the band’s fearless approach to reinvention.