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.
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.
CÚT LỘN’s Dzữa captures the band’s full transformation — from chaotic punk pranksters to a dark, disciplined force. Recorded by Bomb and produced by Sọt, the seven-track EP blends unfiltered aggression with precision and weight. From the title track’s feral riffs to the haunting slowdown of Mãn and the emotional depth of Hôm Qua, every moment feels intentional. It’s heavy,
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.
Singapore’s Tariot returned to Saigon alongside Under Pressure, Empathize, Hypertension, and Diarsia for Hiệp Sĩ Mèo Đắm Đuối Nhìn Nhạc Co!. A night of growth, grit, and reflection—showing how far the scene has come, and what it still needs to learn.
