From fractured grunge to trembling snare rolls, the Christmas Eve edition at Kobe Town was anything but ordinary. Four acts: Thangca, The Broken Flowers (Taiwan), Phạm Thế Vũ, and Ryosuke Kiyasu (Japan), took the stage one after another, blurring genre lines and expectations alike.
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.
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.
Saigon’s irihi return with “Covert,” a luminous new single tracing the band’s quiet evolution from late-night demos to fully formed emotion. Equal parts hope and solitude, the track marks the final step before their long-awaited debut EP arrives in early 2026.
Beyond The Verse was a night of pure, unfiltered noise! Five radically different, but still very similar bands sharing one stage as equals. From Fuko’s debut to Shallow Vessels’ trippy flow, Bedlam Royals’ post-metal crush, 7/4 Surfers’ hypnotic rhythms, and Skeleton Goode’s psychedelic climax, it was a raw, communal celebration of underground sound.
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.
