In a cramped Saigon courtyard, a “normal” Wednesday transformed into an explosive underground hardcore showcase. Featuring relentless sets from bands like Shiv, Born in Hatred, Happyco., Under Pressure, Empathize and Knife Sticking Head, the night bypassed personal space for raw violence and community spirit. It was a high energy celebration of passion over scale.
irihi reads like a fragmented diary of youth, blending J-punk and J-rock emo with sharp math-rock edges. Across five tracks, it moves through escape, waiting, separation, and uneasy forgiveness, before an acoustic closer leaves everything unresolved. Honest, disciplined, and quietly hopeful, this EP charts growth without forcing closure or pretension.
Neon White’s debut single “Nothing in Return” marks a long-awaited first statement from the Saigon emo alt-rock band. Built on atmosphere, restraint, and emotional fatigue, the track opens the door to an upcoming EP shaped by patience and quiet intensity.
Golden Bird’s lit up with Black Sheep’s boldest edition yet, as six genre-defying acts—from Alexis Cao’s soulful debut to Trần Đức Nguyên’s explosive finale—redefined indie ambition. A new venue, technical hiccups, and pure passion collided in a night that proved Vietnam’s outcasts can truly outshine the norm.
A rare Monday eruption of punk and hardcore energy hit Saigon as ElbowDrop, Bim Bim, 9xactly, BIB, and Cút Lộn delivered nonstop chaos. From Hanoi punk grit to US hardcore ferocity, the night built wave after wave of pits, stage dives, and unfiltered energy.
This time Out The Run invited a hardcore punk band from Omaha, Nebraska called BIB. They play noisy as fuck, blown out hardcore that can be compared to bands Hoax or Pissed Jeans. It ain’t pretty and it ain’t nice.
The band was formed in 2015 and has released a number of EPs and full length albums. Their last EP
A flawlessly executed DIY spectacle at Golden Bird’s saw the collective deliver one of the tightest, most emotionally charged nights of the year from ambient soundscapes and fragile debuts to hip-hop chaos, math-rock precision, and a climactic Noschool inferno.
“Tối Thượng” expands The Flob’s vision through an inventive blend of rock and Vietnamese folk elements. Rich in ideas and standout moments, the album explores bold collaborations and historical inspiration, even as its shifting tones occasionally soften the cohesion of its broader narrative.
The Flob return with “TỐI THƯỢNG,” a genre-blending odyssey of dubstep, breakbeat, rock, and Vietnamese ethno sounds. Expanding their fictional universe while pushing sonic boundaries, the Saigon powerhouse marks a new high point ahead of their 2026 Đại Đồng tour.
Saigon’s rising rock band The Breeze make their official debut with “TÌM VỀ”. A confident single shaped through close-knit collaboration and clean, emotional songwriting. A gentle introduction to a young group ready to step into the city’s growing indie-rock landscape.
