Thetans return with 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.
“Adapting” is a posthumous release from Anesthetic Youth—blending punk grit and alt-rock urgency into a raw reflection on aging, identity, and post-COVID isolation. Written during Vietnam’s lockdowns, it’s the first of several unreleased tracks still to come.
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.
ĐBB, a Saigon-based project, returns after five years with their instrumental EP “Đồi Bươm Bướm.” Recorded through spontaneous jams, it blends post-rock, drone, and noise influences. Fully self-produced, it features bass by Trang Lê and artwork by Thanh Đỗ.
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.
Shallow Vessels return with “Odyssey,” a dynamic post-rock journey blending ambient synths, jazz grooves, and metal-infused crescendos. Out May 13th, the instrumental track sets the stage for their upcoming EP and a release party in Saigon this September.
In a rare seated show at Yoko, XOI’s album launch unfolded as an emotional journey through rock and poetry. With Navy and Luis Zapiola opening, the night blended intimacy, raw talent, and heartfelt storytelling in a truly moving performance.
XOI returns with two full-length albums—The One Who Holds the Flame and Bản Ballad Của Tèo—marking a bold musical comeback filled with raw emotion, reflection, and independent spirit.
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.
