XOI is an experimental alternative rock project from Saigon, blending industrial textures with raw emotion. Led by Nguyễn Tấn Cường, the band continues to evolve, crafting unfiltered music that reflects inner chaos, growth, and creative defiance.
Putrid Vomit Christ is Hanoi’s death/doom export, fusing grotesque riffs, cavernous doom, and Bataille-inspired decadence. Their debut Perpetual Intercourse delivers five crushing hymns of rot, filth, and anti-human ecstasy straight from Vietnam’s darkest underground.
Blood Serpent is Hanoi’s black/death metal duo, delivering chaotic riffs and war-fueled intensity. Their debut album Bestial Extermination marked a brutal entrance, cementing them as a leading force in Vietnam’s underground extreme metal movement.
Luis Zapiola is an Argentine-American artist based in Vietnam, blending post-britpop and alt-rock with emotional depth and sharp production. A rising voice in Southeast Asia’s indie scene, he’s also the founder of Zoned Out Saigon, fostering community for emerging alternative artists.
Shallow Vessels is a Saigon-based trio blending post-rock’s cinematic depth with danceable grooves. With shimmering synths, dynamic rhythms, and immersive live energy, they craft music that moves both heart and body.
Imperatus is a blackened death metal force from Hanoi, known for their blistering intensity, haunting atmospheres, and precise execution. With two full-length albums and commanding live shows, they’re shaping the future of Vietnam’s extreme metal scene.
