Viet Cong Archives | Talkhouse

Patterson Hood’s New Favorite ‘Dark Night of the Soul’ Record is Preoccupations

By Patterson Hood | September 15, 2016

By Patterson Hood | September 15, 2016

Patterson Hood’s New Favorite ‘Dark Night of the Soul’ Record is Preoccupations

The Drive-By Truckers co-founder reflects on the band’s new name and enduring sound.

Sadie Dupuis (Speedy Ortiz) Talks Viet Cong’s Viet Cong

By Sadie Dupuis | July 10, 2015

By Sadie Dupuis | July 10, 2015

Sadie Dupuis (Speedy Ortiz) Talks Viet Cong’s Viet Cong

The microscopic patchwork of playing on Viet Cong's debut album allows stagnancy to blossom into excitement. It's also quite fun.

Carey Mercer (Frog Eyes, Swan Lake) Talks Viet Cong’s Cassette

By Carey Mercer | July 22, 2014

By Carey Mercer | July 22, 2014

Carey Mercer (Frog Eyes, Swan Lake) Talks Viet Cong’s Cassette

What does it mean when a band from a conservative Canadian town names itself after Southeast Asian Communist rebels from the '60s?