Empathize is one of Saigon’s most promising young hardcore bands — raw, driven, and unafraid to speak their truth. Rooted in their local scene but aiming globally, they’re ready to shake things up with honesty, energy, and unfiltered passion.
A sweltering summer night shattered by unfiltered youth and fearless energy — “Nóng Nảy” ignited Saigon’s scene with raw defiance, chaotic joy, and bold creativity. From dreamy indie to blistering punk, every band left the stage—and us—burning brighter.
Thetans Are All About the Vibes with their new album Worldwide Vibes, a genre-blending, culture-rich punk release rooted in Vietnam’s underground. In our exclusive interview, they share thoughts on identity, scene support, DIY spirit, and what’s next for one of Hanoi’s most exciting bands.
Thetans – Worldwide Vibes [2025] is a darker, more experimental follow-up to their debut. Blending punk energy with darkwave textures and raw dynamics, it’s a slower burn that still hits hard in its own offbeat, genre-defying way.
Rooster Beer marked 10 years with a packed show uniting Vietnam’s underground heavyweights and guests from Hong Kong. A night of riffs, sweat, and real community spirit—this is how you celebrate a decade of DIY culture and craft beer.
These ten fictional films capture the raw, rebellious spirit of DIY punk beyond music — from squat houses to school halls. Gritty, heartfelt, and rooted in community, they reflect how punk culture thrives through resistance, creation, and underground unity.
Hanoi’s hardcore punk insurgents Nuclear Stockpiles unleash their debut double single “STATE OF ANARCHY / BLOW (JOB),” a raw, high-speed assault ahead of their Saigon live debut. Anarcho chaos now streaming — taste the napalm.
Run the Kaos brought chaos, catharsis, and pure energy to Saigon. From Cút Lộn’s fierce opening to Pale’s atmospheric close, it was a night of noise, emotion, and everything in between—a true testament to the underground spirit.
Qingdao’s all-female punk force Dummy Toys lit up Saigon with raw energy and DIY spirit. Fresh off their Southeast Asia debut, the band sat down with us to talk punk, motherhood, rebellion—and what’s next in their journey.
Cút Lợn’s Bắc Thảo marks a fierce transformation—dark, emotional, and self-produced. A landmark release for Vietnam’s heavy scene and one of the most powerful records of 2024.
