XOI’s The One Who Holds The Flame is a moody, genre-blurring full of gloom, tension, and introspection. Self-produced and deeply personal, it slowly burns through rock, darkwave, and industrial sounds with haunting vocals and careful, intentional songwriting.
District 105 is heading to Europe for the first time, with a stop at the legendary Ieperfest! Catch Vietnam’s hardcore force live this July — and help fill in the final dates if you’re based in the EU!
Neon White and Thangca lit up the PHỞASIS summer kick-off with raw energy and nostalgia, from thunderous drumming to grungy fury. Even Saigon’s rain couldn’t dim a night that felt like youth rediscovered in the heart of the underground.
“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.
Pale, the genre-defying band rooted in Japan’s underground, is carving a unique niche for themselves with their emotionally charged post-black metal sound. In their first-ever interview in Vietnam, the band shares insights into their evolution, artistic drive, and plans for the future. From their love for Alcest and Deafheaven to their distinctive blend of noise, post-metal, and black metal, Pale
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.
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.
Grudgebound, rising from their former name Katto Katto, launch their debut single “Flower”—a raw, hatecore-driven track rooted in brotherhood and emotion. Recorded at Ket Studio and produced by Hajumetal, the release marks a fierce new chapter for the band.
