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.
irihi made their Ho Chi Minh City debut at Tone Lab, a intimate first showcase opened by friend Toanraw. The limited-access event drew a close-knit crowd, marking a quiet but charged introduction to the mathrock outfit’s intricate, genre-bending sound.
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.
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.
Ethos Collective marked its first anniversary with a packed night at Blue Monkey, bringing together irihi, The Breeze, Jaigon Orchestra, Bedlam Royals, happyco., KINH, and Cút Lộn. More than a show, the Collectival was a loud, heartfelt celebration of the Saigon underground scene, built by the community, for the community.
Ethos Collective marked its first anniversary with a packed night at Blue Monkey, bringing together irihi, The Breeze, Jaigon Orchestra, Bedlam Royals, happyco., KINH, and Cút Lộn. More than a show, the Collectival was a loud, heartfelt celebration of the Saigon underground scene built by the community, for the community.
Ethos Collective marked its first anniversary with a packed night at Blue Monkey, bringing together irihi, The Breeze, Jaigon Orchestra, Bedlam Royals, happyco., KINH, and Cút Lộn. More than a show, the Collectival was a loud, heartfelt celebration of the Saigon underground scene built by the community, for the community.
Ethos Collective marked its first anniversary with a packed night at Blue Monkey, bringing together irihi, The Breeze, Jaigon Orchestra, Bedlam Royals, happyco., KINH, and Cút Lộn. More than a show, the Collectival was a loud, heartfelt celebration of the Saigon underground scene built by the community, for the community.
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 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.
