Taking influence from 1960's Thai funk - their name literally translates to "Engine Fly" in Thai - Khruangbin is steeped in the bass heavy, psychedelic sound of their inspiration, Tarantino soundtracks and surf-rock cool. CD: $163.77. We can all agree that Kool & the Gang’s 1974 hit “Summer Madness” is pretty much four minutes and sixteen seconds of perfection.With very few exceptions, in general, we would prefer that such masterpieces are left untouched. It was always a special moment, getting to that song because, it just did something to the room, everywhere.”. [2] 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. The 15-track project is due out December 4th. From late-night psych jams in a barn in the small town of Burton, Texas, to universally-acclaimed records and worldwide headline tours, Khruangbin have across their jet-setting journey collected and cultivated a rich mix of … HASTA EL CIELO (CON TO… KHRUANGBIN. Saved by Emilia Aislin. David Marez – “Enséñame” Following Hot Chip and Floating Points before them, Khruangbin have announced their own curated Late Night Tales compilation. Khruangbin officially debuted in 2010 and, during the next few years, honed in on a multi-hued, cross-cultural sound that is often described as “Thai funk.” ... Cover is silk screened, lyrics are etched into the b side, the center labels have handwritten quotes on them, limited to 35/50. 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It is rare for me to feel this connection and complete ease when listening to their music. Khruangbin is truly one of my favorite artists, and will likely remain in one of my top 5 for the rest of my life. [13], A notable part of the band's visual style is the black wigs that Lee and Speer wear on stage, and during promotional interviews and photoshoots. Speer already had the gig as guitarist for Yppah and had encouraged Lee to audition. Find tour dates and live music events for all your favorite bands and artists in your city. The Universal Groove of Khruangbin", "Listening Booth: Thailand's Shadow Music", "Five Genre-Defying Selections from the Newport Jazz Festival's First Wave of 2020 Performers", "KHRUANGBIN - Full Official Charts History", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Khruangbin&oldid=1008550131, Articles with dead external links from February 2020, Articles with permanently dead external links, Articles with dead external links from February 2019, Short description is different from Wikidata, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Mark was the one who spoke throughout the concert and it was a great experience. “We definitely wanted to cover as much global territory as possible,” Khruangbin said of their mix. I dig the way Khruangbin sounds, a lot, and live Khruangbin sounds even better. 05. Album released through Dead Oceans. Before you even start, you have to know what you’re experimenting with first.” Speer said. [25], Khruangbing released the single Pelota from their album Mordechai June 16, 2020 along with a video directed by Hugo Rodrigues Rodriguiez written by Alvaro Sotomayor and produced by Glassworks Creative Studio via Dead Oceans. Joining us in the studio for this Indie Rock Hit Parade live session is the band behind my favorite album of 2018 (so far, anyway). 06. 01. That’s what makes Khruangbin Khruangbin. There are also selections from Belarus (Песняры) and Spain (Paloma San Basilio). Psych-rock favorites Khruangbin have shared a new music video with their fans – aka their “Khru” – revisiting the track “Dearest Alfred” off … Inspired designs on t-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. 04. The stubbornness about being so hometown-centric. The latter offering is streaming below. [28] As music journalist Rob Shepherd noted for PostGenre, "The [name Khruangbin], which translates to “flying engine” or airplane in Thai, is perfect for their music as it often crosses borders and cultures. [3], In 2018, Khruangbin recorded live for Spotify an arrangement of the Indian song Khuda Bhi Aasman Se, played by Mohammed Rafi in the movie Dharti (1970), a Bollywood movie classic. We wanted to show the treasures from our hometown, or people from our hometown that the rest of the world probably doesn’t know. [9] Speer and Lee went to a barn where they developed the bass-heavy, psychedelic sound that became the basis of the band's aesthetic. The church employed Speer as the guitarist and Johnson as the organist. Khruangbin has started the weekend with the arrival of their new Late Night Tales compilation project, which debuted via YouTube on Friday morning.. Gerald Lee – “Can You Feel The Love (Reprise)” George Yanagi + Nadja Band -「祭ばやしが聞こえる」のテーマ The band is known for blending global music influences, such as classic soul, dub and psychedelia. Hindi-disco courtesy of Nazia Hassan and South Korean rock from Sanullim can be found on the compilation, as well as contributions from African artists Maxwell Udoh and Roha Band. Alongside the sampling of its iconic melody on DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince’s 1991 classic “Summertime,” we can now add Khurangbin’s cover … Khruangbin’s curated Late Night Tales mix is up for pre-order now. Con Todo El Mundo KHRUANGBIN. Not even sure if I want to sell this one - $20. Nazia Hassan – “Khushi” Announced back … [18] They also joined the festival circuit, playing a string of festivals like Glastonbury, Bonnaroo, ACL, Outside Lands, Desert Daze, and South by Southwest. [15] The song became one of the most popular tracks on the record, helping create an initial audience[9] for the band's first EP, History of Flight, and debut record, The Universe Smiles Upon You, in 2015. The official website of Khruangbin, a musical trio from Texas with Laura Lee on bass, Mark Speer on guitar, and Donald Ray "DJ" Johnson Jr. on drums. It’s a homage to the Thai rock/funk that inspired the formation of the band, and the airplane symbolizes the international set of influences that shaped their music. [28] The most commonly used term to describe Khruangbin's music is Thai funk,[28] though the band members themselves challenge the convention of genres, publicly refusing to be pigeonholed into one particular label. 02. [13] Speer said that, had they had the foresight to predict the band's success, they might not have chosen a name that was so difficult to pronounce. Search for artists. Brilliantes Del Veulo – “I Know That (When The Springtime Comes)” Sanulim – “Don’t Go” 08. Live At Lincoln Hall (… Khruangbin. and would only accept one response, "Con todo el mundo," or in English, "with all the world. [11] The band has a longterm working relationship with Houston-based engineer Steve Christensen. Live At Lincoln Hall will be available exclusively on Rough Trade Purple Vinyl and … [10] The band's name symbolizes the international set of influences that shaped the band's formation. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Songs Sort by: Bestselling. Khruangbin also sneak in a studio recording of their steamy cover of Kool & the Gang's "Summer Madness," a longtime staple of their live shows, and they additionally shine a spotlight on a few other friends and acquaintances from the Houston music scene. [5], In 2007, Speer met Lee through friends, where they initially connected over a shared love of Afghan music and Middle Eastern architecture. [6] Shortly before the release of Con Todo El Mundo, the band also covered Ma Beham Nemiresim by Googoosh, a popular Iranian songstress, for the Artists Rise Against Islamophobia compilation,[19] and created a Tehran-specific playlist on Spotify, in addition to many other city-specific playlists, as part of their AirKhruang DJ series. Paloma San Basilio – “Contigo” Donald "DJ" Johnson – drums, keyboards, vocals, Formats: CD, digital download, LP, streaming, This page was last edited on 23 February 2021, at 21:50. Tour Posters Band Posters Film Posters Music Film Pop Music Live Music American Falls Soundtrack To My Life Concert Posters. [7] In 2010, both Lee and Speer went on tour with Yppah who opened for Bonobo. [9] Upon their return, they asked Johnson to join the band as drummer, to play simple break-beats under the guitar and bass. [14], After touring with Bonobo, he featured Khruangbin's song, 'Calf Born in Winter' on his 2014 Late Night Tales compilation. [20][21], They also opened for Leon Bridges on his recent 2018 tour, as well as Trey Anastasio's Ghosts of the Forest tour in 2019. But what makes Houston is this constant international influence; that’s the gulf stream, bringing it right into the city.”. Vinyl: $37.10 MP3: $9.49. [23], In April 2020, Khruangbin announced they would release their album Mordechai, on June 26 via Dead Oceans and shared their lead single "Time (You & I)" [24], In addition to announcing the relaunch of AirKhruang, they released the single "So We Won't Forget" and the accompanying video directed by Scott Dungate and co-produced by Wieden+Kennedy Tokyo x Nakama in May 2020. Ahead of the release of Khruangbin’s Late Night Tales, the band has also shared an exclusive cover of “Summer Madness” by Kool & The Gang. [28] Mostly instrumental,[29] the band's sound has been described as soul, surf, psychedelic, and funk,[29] with one website even describing them as "electronic". Khruangbin is a three-piece band from Texas, formed of Laura Lee on bass, Mark Speer on guitar, and Donald Johnson on drums. 09. [8], The tour motivated the two of them to make music together more seriously, leading them to form Khruangbin. For starters, it's summer 2020, and if it weren't for a global pandemic there's a good chance a few of us would be recovering from the night before to a late-afternoon, or better yet early-evening performance from this lot at some festival or other. 15. Justine & The Victorian Punks – “Still You” Originally this was to help them move from the stage to the merchandise stand without being recognised during early tours. [17] The title of the album came from Laura Lee's Mexican-American grandfather, who would often ask, "How do you love me?" 14. [27], Khruangbin's musical genre is a hotly debated topic amongst critics. “So it was the globe and then home. 8 product ratings - Khruangbin THE UNIVERSE SMILES UPON YOU Debut Album 180g NEW SEALED VINYL LP $25.99 Trending at $26.49 Trending price is based on prices over last 90 days. 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Roha Band – “Yetikimt Abeba” Audio-Technica AT-LP60X-BK Fully Automatic Belt-Drive Stereo Turntable, Black, Hi-Fi, 2 Speed, Dust Cover, Anti-Resonance, Die-Cast Aluminum Platter ... 5.0 out of 5 stars Live Khruangbin Smokes. Late Night Tales Tracklist: 07. Watch live streams, get artist updates, buy tickets, and RSVP to shows with Bandsintown. 12. "[16], The band has been quoted as saying the title of the record is also a reference to the diverse range of musical influences that inspired it, primarily from the Middle East. Then these gems from across the world, showcasing them in the same way. Песняры – “Зачарованная моя” CD: $24.12. Khruangbin on the cover of NME This time around, though, almost every song features vocals from all three band members, helping to make ‘Mordechai’ … Laura Lee said the band wanted the album to sound like "the world, rather than any one particular part of the world,” with influences from West African, Indian, Vietnamese, German, Czech, Mexican and many more cultures. ("¿Cómo me quieres?") "—" denotes single that did not chart or was not released in that territory. Also included on their Late Night Tales compilation are two Khruangbin exclusives: “Transmission for Jehn: Gnossienne No 1”, produced by Khruangbin for Tierney Malone and Geoffrey Muller, and the trio’s cover of Kool & The Gang’s “Summer Madness”. [1] The band is known for blending global music influences, such as classic soul, dub and psychedelia. “So it was the globe and then home. [16], Shortly thereafter, Khruangbin were named The Guardian's "New Band of the Week,"[13] opening for acts like Father John Misty,[6] Tycho,[17] Chicano Batman, and Massive Attack. [10] The barn, located in the 300-person town of Burton, Texas, would become the site of all future Khruangbin recording sessions. From breaking news and entertainment to sports and politics, get the full story with all the live commentary. 13. Khruangbin. Smoked-out Texan psych troupe Khruangbin have picked a pretty apt moment to release this recording of their live show at Villain, Brooklyn. It comes four months after Mordechai, the Texas outfit’s most recent album of original music. Kelly Doyle – “DRM” The cover art for Khruangbin’s new album “Mordechai.” ... had been “listening to a lot of Spanish disco” and live performances from the … “Specifically, one of my favourite things about it is the tone of the bass, which really reminds me a lot of Laura Lee’s bass which has this chunky, peanut butter, rich tone. [26], June 26, 2020 Khruangbin released their third studio album Mordechai. [3], Speer and Johnson met in 2004 while playing in Rudy Rasmus' St. John's Methodist Church gospel band in Houston, Texas. 25. “‘Summer Madness’ became a staple in this medley that we play,” Khruangbin drummer Donald “DJ” Johnson noted in a statement. We’re gonna explore the box we’re in. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2019 CD release of Live At Lincoln Hall on Discogs. Khruangbin’s members, meanwhile, were spotlight-shy, wearing wigs at shows and press shoots, never repeating stage outfits. [12], When asked to play their first gig, Lee, who was learning to speak Thai at the time, decided they should use her favorite Thai word "khruangbin" (Thai: เครื่องบิน; RTGS: khrueang bin), which means "aeroplane", as their name. After playing for six months, she auditioned and got the gig to be the bassist for Yppah on his upcoming tour. I used to be in bands where was like, ‘Man, we’ve gotta think outside the box!’ And all I’m thinking is: ‘You guys don’t even know.’ Music should never be just for the sake of being experimental. The road to Khruangbin’s formation is as swirling and easily-paced as the band’s music. Get concert tickets, news and RSVP to shows with Bandsintown. We witnessed the spacey and sultry three-piece Khruangbin in Camden’s Roundhouse for their biggest UK headline show to date. 03. [17], In January 2018, Khruangbin released their second album, Con Todo El Mundo. More information... People also love these ideas Watch the cover below..@Khruangbin did @PinkFloyd’s “Have a Cigar” during their @desertdaze set and it was absolutely PERFECT for the … While Khruangbin call Houston, Texas their home, the band’s inspiration often stems from other corners of the globe. On Wednesday, April 11, Texan rock trio Khruangbin will perform live from Villain in Brooklyn. And it wouldn’t be a Late Night Tales without a cover, and Khruangbin have added their reverb-drenched rendition of Kool & The Gang’s classic “Summer Madness.” “It’s cool to think about what you would listen to late at night, as a band together, lighting a … [22] In 2020, the group was featured on the cover of Relix. Much like Khruangbin’s material, which is informed by musical styles far and wide, the upcoming collection spotlights artists from all over the world. The broadcast will stream on Pitchfork’s homepage , Facebook , and YouTube . Khruangbin (/ˈkrʌŋbɪn/ KRUNG-bin; Thai: [kʰrɯa̯ŋ˥˩.bin], เครื่องบิน) are an American musical trio from Houston, Texas, with Laura Lee on bass, Mark Speer on guitar, and Donald Ray "DJ" Johnson Jr. on drums. [4] “When we first started the band, we wanted to have a formula,” he says. Khruangbin – “Summer Madness” (Exclusive Kool & The Gang Cover Version) I am ISO the boot pressing titled “Khruangbin - Live at Villain” of their Pitchfork show. "—" denotes album that did not chart or was not released in that territory. The cover features exclusively on the Late Night Tales comp, due out December 4th, alongside other artists’ tracks handpicked by Khruangbin. [6] In 2009, Lee started to learn the bass with guidance from Speer. 11. I’ve always been a big fan of that. Find Khruangbin tour dates and concerts in your city. Khruangbin (/ ˈ k r ʌ ŋ b ɪ n / KRUNG-bin; Thai: [kʰrɯa̯ŋ˥˩.bin], เครื่องบิน) are an American musical trio from Houston, Texas, with Laura Lee on bass, Mark Speer on guitar, and Donald Ray "DJ" Johnson Jr. on drums. … Khruangbin | Photo by Katie Tapman for WXPN. KCRW shared pro-shot video of Khruangbin’s 2018 performance for the Los Angeles public radio station. [1] Speer, Lee, and DJ also host "AirKhruang" radio shows on NTS Radio and Facebook Live. High quality Khruangbin gifts and merchandise. Texas-based psychedelic rock trio Khruangbin will issue their first live album on November 30. Seeing them live was truly an experience. “It’s like, ‘This is what we do, and we’re not gonna try and go outside the box too much. Devadip Carlos Santana And Turiya Alice Coltrane – “Illuminations” Maxwell Udoh – “I Like It (Don’t Stop)” 10. “We definitely wanted to cover as much global territory as possible,” Khruangbin said of their mix. "Khruangbin" translates to airplane (literal translation "engine fly") in the Thai language. Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2020.
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