{"title":"Khruangbin","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Khruangbin\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKhruangbin formed in Houston, Texas in 2009 around Mark Speer, Laura Lee Ochoa, and DJ Johnson. Mark Speer's interest in 1960s and 1970s Thai funk launched the band's distinctive globe-trotting instrumental approach (the band name khruangbin literally means flying engine or airplane in Thai). Their work has progressively expanded across multiple decades - drawing on Thai funk (debut), West African (Con Todo el Mundo), Persian (Mordechai), and Texas country traditions (more recent material) alongside their consistent dub, soul, and surf rock influences. They have released collaborative EPs with Leon Bridges (Texas Sun, 2020; Texas Moon, 2022) and Men I Trust as well as Ali (2022) with Vieux Farka Touré of Mali.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKhruangbin's sound combines instrumental, psychedelic soul, funk, Thai funk, world music, dub, surf rock, and jazz with extensive instrumental arrangements (sparse Laura Lee bass lines, Mark Speer's melodic guitar work, DJ Johnson's hip hop-influenced drumming), and global music influences. Their work has been a defining template for contemporary instrumental crossover music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Universe Smiles Upon You (2015, Late Night Tales\/Night Time Stories)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCon Todo el Mundo (2018, Dead Oceans\/Night Time Stories)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMordechai (2020, Dead Oceans\/Night Time Stories)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTexas Sun EP (2020, Dead Oceans) - with Leon Bridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTexas Moon EP (2022, Dead Oceans) - with Leon Bridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAli (2022, Dead Oceans\/Night Time Stories) - with Vieux Farka Touré\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA LA SALA (2024, Dead Oceans\/Night Time Stories)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDead Oceans and Night Time Stories pressings of the Khruangbin catalog have been issued in extensive color variant editions and limited deluxe pressings, with collector demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Khruangbin typically start with Con Todo el Mundo (2018) or Mordechai (2020). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/psych-garage-vinyl-records\"\u003ePsych \u0026amp; Garage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"khruangbin-texas-moon-cassette","title":"Texas Moon CASSETTE","description":"\u003cp\u003eWarm, spare collaboration from Khruangbin and Leon Bridges on cassette: five soulful, late-night tracks anchored by the single \"B-Side\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540731211959,"sku":"210000067544","price":12.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/leon-bridges-texas-moon-cassette-600x.png?v=1781154034"},{"product_id":"khruangbin-mordechai-cd","title":"Mordechai CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eMordechai is the third studio album by American musical trio Khruangbin. 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