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.
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 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.
“Haretic Madness Revue” unfolded as a full‑day ritual of chaos and release — from meditative art installations to the cathartic explosion of live music by Sinister, Anesthetic Youth, Thỏ Trauma, Black Industry, and CHƠN. A visceral journey of sound, emotion, and self‑liberation through pure, unfiltered art.
From math-rock precision to post-hardcore chaos and Indonesian shoegaze serenity, Ngẩng Đầu Nhìn Trăng Sáng, Cúi Đầu Thấy Pề Đan gathered five acts under one moonlit roof. A night that showcased how far Vietnam’s underground has grown, and how alive it remains.
Saigon’s Halloween show flipped expectations with a lineup that balanced heartfelt moments and explosive energy. From 18:18’s emotional set to Defying Decay’s chaos and I See Stars’ flawless delivery, the night proved that great production and passion can go hand in hand. A fresh spark for the local scene.
From metal beginnings to pop-punk resurgence, 18.18 embodies Saigon’s evolving sound — experienced musicians rediscovering youth through energy, love, and chemistry. Frontman Billy shares the band’s journey, creative process, and plans to push Vietnamese alternative music further than ever before.
Saigon’s Happyco. turn everyday monotony into melodic chaos. Blending ‘80s hardcore grit with modern DIY spirit, they’re proof that punk isn’t dead, it’s just getting started again in Vietnam’s underground.
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’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.
