Guilt Trip’s live performance in Saigon was nothing short of electrifying. The band brought their trademark intensity to the stage, delivering powerful breakdowns and relentless riffs that had the crowd moshing and headbanging from start to finish. The raw emotion in their vocals connected deeply with the audience, creating a cathartic atmosphere that echoed throughout the venue. Fans fed off
In a night of chaotic brilliance, Skeleton Goode and Oh! Dirty Fingers tore through a packed venue with psychedelic swagger and punk fury. From sweat-drenched grooves to sonic meltdowns, the crowd was wrecked, elated, and begging for more. A show that felt more like a glorious demolition.
Watching Oh! Dirty Fingers perform may not understand the Mandarin lyrics, but the chaotic punk spirit hits you in every beat. Gritty guitar riffs and fast drums fuel relentless energy, while powerful vocals carry deep emotion. Each word feels like a punch, even without understanding, challenging societal pressures. It’s not just music; it’s raw, untamed force. The punk spirit clashes
A night where sound fractured and reassembled in real time, from Thangca’s emotive Vietnamese rock roots, through The Broken Flowers’ relentless energy, into Phạm Thế Vũ’s immersive noise, and finally Ryosuke Kiyasu’s primal percussion ritual. A reminder that some music only truly exists live.
the city was shaken by
HELL HORSE RISING
the final triumphal march of the wild horses.
It was a moment where the past collided with the future.
A final burn before the year closed its eyes.
A journey back to the rebellious spirit and primal colors that shaped this community.
Rooted deep in the underground hardcore
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.
18.18 transformed a simple showcase into a sonic eruption. Giấy Gấp and Jaigon Orchestra weaving unexpected textures, and 18.18 closing out the night in thunderous style, Saigon’s independent scene rose loud, proud, and uncontainable.
Out The Run delivered another wild yet strangely orderly night in Saigon. From Grudgebound’s explosive early set to Blind Girls’ emotional crash, District 105’s EP premiere and KINH’s razor-sharp finale, the show moved with constant intensity. A loud, warm reminder of how alive the underground still is.
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.
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.
