Founded: 2004
Location: Houston
Khruangbin ( KRUNG-bin; Thai: [kʰrɯa̯ŋ˥˩.bin], เครื่องบิน) is an American musical trio from Houston, Texas. The band is Laura Lee Ochoa on bass, Mark Speer on guitar, and DJ Johnson on drums.The band is known for blending global music influences, such as classic soul, dub, rock and psychedelia. Their debut studio album, The Universe Smiles Upon You (2015), draws from the history of Thai music in the 1960s, specifically from Luk thung, while their second album, Con Todo el Mundo (2018), has influences from Spain and the Middle East, specifically Iran. In September 2022, the band released the album Ali in collaboration with Vieux Farka Touré, featuring songs by Vieux's father, Ali Farka Touré.
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Khruangbin last toured Australia in November and December 2022, appearing at the inaugural Harvest Rock Festival and playing three nights at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall.
The Texan three-piece truly shined on the Opera House stage.
The tour will take place across November and December this year.
"A thrilling concoction that sounds otherworldly, eternally infectious and upbeat in spite of its melancholic soul"
"It’s definitely safe to say instrumental rock is in safe hands with Khruangbin."
"[Khruangbin] balanced nuance with deep grooves, hypnotic and sensual rhythms, humour and exceptional musicianship."