In this special episode of Soundscape Vietnam, host Jeremy talks to Saigon-based singer-songwriters Luis Zapiola and Ziang Kieu. The pair recently released an epic track together called "Who Am I?" that's available YouTube, Spotify, and other streaming platforms.   In the interview we dive deep into:  - Luis' and Ziang's backgrounds and how they became musicians.  - Their thoughts on the positives of the Vietnamese music scene and how it can improve.  - The songwriting process.  - Future plans and aspirations.   - And more ..read more

In Episode 19 of Soundscape Vietnam, host Jeremy talks to Vietnamese  vocalist of hardcore band District 105, Huy Huỳnh.    Huy is also the leader of the Saigon-based crew God Forbid which works  to promote the hardcore music scene in Vietnam as well as produces  original street wear.    In this episode, we discuss:    - Huy's musical background.  - The hardcore scene in Vietnam.  - Breaking stereotypes.   - Using heavy music as a method of angry therapy.   - The "straight edge" lifestyle.   - And much more!  ..read more

In Episode 18 of Soundscape Vietnam, host Jeremy talks to British / Spanish musician Luis Bonet aka Slower Avenue.   As Slower Avenue, Luis composes and plays New Wave with threads of Dark Electronic music. He also self-produces his tracks.   In this episode, we discuss:    - His musical background.  - What's it's like living in a smaller city in Vietnam as a foreigner (Bien Hoa).   - The differences between being a solo artist versus playing in a band.   - The state of popular music in the world.   - And much more!  ..read more

In Episode 17 of Soundscape Vietnam, host Jeremy talks to Vietnamese  musician Chơn.    Chơn is the lead vocalist of nu-metal rock band B.O.F. as well as a solo singer-songwriter, beat-boxer, and aspiring producer.    Chơn gained notoriety in the Vietnamese rock scene by impressing the judges and audience of the country's first reality rock band  competition, Rock Việt with her mix of singing, screaming, and rapping.    In this episode, we discuss:    - Her musical background.  - How Vietnamese perceive alternative forms of music.   ..read more

In episode 16 of Soundscape Vietnam, host Jeremy talks with Mario, a Burmese music teacher at International School of Ho Chi Minh City. Mario was also the musical director of our recent show, Sài Gòn on Stage.  The conversation includes Mario's background of growing up in different countries, the unique curriculum he teaches his students, his experiences as a member of the LGBTQ+ community in Myanmar and Vietnam, why he loves living here, and more!  This was a fun conversation and we hope you get some value in listening ..read more

On episode 15 of Soundscape Vietnam, we're joined by Vietnamese and Hanoi-based musician, composer, stylist, jazz promoter, PR Manager, and art gallery owner, Chau! We go into her music background, the difficulties she had in overcoming an injury to her hands which changed the course of her music career, as well as a deep dive into Vietnamese jazz and its history. This episode is full of inspiration and history lessons for music lovers, so have a listen! Available on Spotify and Apple podcasts ..read more

In episode 14 of Soundscape Vietnam, host Jeremy talks with Australian professional music producer and drummer Gareth Thomson.  The conversation includes Gareth's background growing up in Melbourne, stories from his acclaimed band Sex on Toast, what it's like to be a professional musician and producer, and his thoughts on the Vietnamese music industry.  There's a lot of value in this conversation so we hope you enjoy!  To follow Gareth:  https://www.facebook.com/gareththomsonmusic/ To follow us:  https://linktr.ee/soundscapevietnam ..read more

Episode 13 is here! Listen as we talk to Matthew MacPhee, a Canadian expat who's highly active in the Hanoi music scene as a DJ, producer, event organizer, and business owner. This is a great conversation highlighting the arts and music scene in Hanoi, Matthew's various ventures in the creative industry there, and the challenges of running such businesses in Vietnam. Some links for Matthew's projects: https://www.facebook.com/hoabloom.vn https://www.facebook.com/events/245873236901715/?ti=ls To follow and listen to us: https://linktr.ee/soundscapevietnam ..read more

In episode 12 of Soundscape Vietnam, host Jeremy talks to American singer-songwriter Pete Mizell in our first in-person interview session. He also played four songs live throughout the episode! Pete has been living in Vietnam for several years where he has honed his musical skills performing regular gigs. His first full-length album, "Songs for Lost Hikers," was released earlier this year and is available on several streaming platforms.  The conversation includes Pete's background in living all around America, his range of musical influences growing up, how his debut album came to be, his ..read more

In episode 11 of Soundscape Vietnam, host Jeremy talks with Vietnamese singer-songwriter Mikey Ramone. Mikey has been active in the Saigon gigging music scene for several years as a solo artist and with his band, The Last Jackals.  The conversation includes Mikey's background, his experiences as a working musician, his thoughts on the debate between physical and digital media, how he feels about the rock scene in Vietnam, and more!  If you enjoy this episode, please follow us on Spotify and Apple podcasts for more! You can find all of our social media below: https://linktr.ee/soundsc ..read more