Episodes
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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!
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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!
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To follow & listen to District 105:
https://www.facebook.com/District105Official
https://www.instagram.com/district105official/?hl=en
https://www.youtube.com/c/CROWONHYENASENTERTAINMENT/videos
To follow God Forbid: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086116267174
To follow us:
https://linktr.ee/soundscapevietnam
Special thanks to: - Khoa & MusicFriend Studio.
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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!
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To follow & listen to Slower Avenue:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBim...
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
To follow us: https://linktr.ee/soundscapevietnam
Special thanks to:
- Khoa from MusicFriend Studio for recording + mixing the audio and preparing the filming space.
- Holland Chadwick for the intro and outro music.
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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.
- The difficulties of being the only woman in a rock band.
- The challenges of competing on reality TV.
- And much more!
To follow & listen to B.O.F. and Chơn:
https://www.facebook.com/bof.saigon
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKZ-MST8Totr5_54jtYPluQ/featured
To follow us: https://linktr.ee/soundscapevietnam
Special thanks to:
- Khoa from MusicFriend Studio for recording+mixing the audio and preparing the filming space.
- Anh Tran for English to Vietnamese translation.
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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!
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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.
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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
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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
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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 thoughts on the Saigon music scene, and more.
Note- The outro for this episode comes from Pete's song, "Slow Boat to Sihanoukville."
This is a fantastic listen and we hope you enjoy it.
To follow Pete's music and social media:
https://linktr.ee/petemizell
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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/soundscapevietnam
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In episode 10 of Soundscape Vietnam, we're joined by Maggie Tra, a Vietnamese-Cambodian writer, DJ, and founder of Hà Nội Community Radio as well as Pho the Girls, an all-female / non-binary DJ training program and collective.
This episode is jam-packed full of insight into DJ culture in Vietnam, the difficulties women face in that space, the Hanoi arts scene, and more!
Links for Maggie's projects:
https://www.facebook.com/hanoicommunityradio
https://www.facebook.com/events/592701795419233
To follow and listen to us:
https://linktr.ee/soundscapevietnam
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In episode 9 of Soundscape Vietnam, host Jeremy talks to Vietnamese pianist, music teacher, and lo-fi chill producer Nguyễn Thanh AKA SunnyBB. The conversation includes Thanh's difficult circumstances in studying music, how she lost and re-kindled her passion for piano, as well as the ins-and-outs of the lo-fi chill genre. If you enjoy this episode, please like and subscribe for future content.
To listen to SunnyBB and follow her:
https://www.facebook.com/sunnybb.music
https://www.youtube.com/sunnybb
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5pYKLgiuKAWnB99wFqc3jx?si=HAkmZQGsQ2qHfiSDjrk4WQ
To follow us:
https://linktr.ee/soundscapevietnam
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In episode 8 of Soundscape Vietnam, host Jeremy talks to Vietnamese vocalist and MC, Phuong Nam Hoang better known as Haylie. The conversation includes such topics as Haylie's musical background, her performance experiences, censorship in Vietnam, and her true passion- musical theater. If you enjoy this episode, please like & subscribe for more.
To listen to Haylie: https://soundcloud.com/haylie-hoang
To follow us: https://linktr.ee/soundscapevietnam
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In episode 7 of Soundscape Vietnam, host Jeremy talks to Bùi Công Trứ AKA Truws, a Vietnamese guitarist, producer, and music teacher. Truws is originally from the small province of Đồng Tháp and has been living in Sài Gòn for several years. He is currently building his career in music with solo projects and as part of a band.
If you enjoy this episode, please like & subscribe for more.
To follow Truws:
https://youtu.be/5LMGMv7d15U
https://www.facebook.com/bmktcr/
To follow Soundscape Vietnam:
https://linktr.ee/soundscapevietnam
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In episode 6 of Soundscape Vietnam, host Jeremy talks to Canadian rapper and songwriter Luc Loewen, aka Nuce. Luc has gained prominence in his new home by releasing a steady stream of songs with introspective lyrics backed by catchy beats. His music video for the song "It's Alright" went viral last year and led to features with some of Vietnam's biggest media outlets. The conversation includes Luc's background, his life in Vietnam, dealing with mental health issues, the creative process, and more.
To follow Nuce: https://youtube.com/nucemusic?sub_confirmation=1
To listen to Nuce's music: https://linktr.ee/Nuce
To follow Soundscape Vietnam: https://linktr.ee/soundscapevietnam
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In episode 5 of Soundscape Vietnam, host Jeremy talks to Dave Kettlehead, a Vietnamese blues musician. Dave is a guitarist, singer-songwriter, and composer. The conversation includes why he loves the blues, why he left his corporate job to do music full-time, what Vietnamese people think about rock, and much more.
To follow Dave and listen to his music: https://www.songwhip.com/davekettlehead https://www.facebook.com/davekettlehead
Follow Soundscape Vietnam: https://linktr.ee/soundscapevietnam
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In episode 4 of Soundscape Vietnam, host Jeremy talks to Honey Love, a Filipino professional singer and live-streamer living in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). The conversation includes Honey Love's background, the similarities and differences between The Philippines and Vietnam, her experiences as a professional performer, how she pivoted to live-streaming during pandemic lockdowns, and much more.
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In episode 3 of Soundscape Vietnam, host Jeremy Long chats with aprxel, a Hanoi-based ambient R&B singer-songwriter, composer, and producer who is also a member of the Mona Evie Collective. The conversation included aprxel's background growing up in Hanoi, what inspires her to make experimental music, what it's like to be in a musical collective, and the state of music in Vietnam. If you enjoy this episode, like and subscribe for updates on future content!
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In episode 2 of Soundscape Vietnam, host Jeremy Long talks to expat musician Benjamin Resnick-Day of Saigon folk duo The Cards about balancing a white-collar career with music, the origins of sea shanties, the creative process, and much more.
Special thanks to Holland Chadwick for the intro and outro music!
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In episode 1 of Soundscape Vietnam, host Jeremy Long talks to Saigonese musician Khoa Nguyễn about his background in music, his band Taiyoken, and his opinions on the local rock scene and changing landscapes of Vietnamese music. If you enjoyed this episode, like and subscribe for updates on future content!
