Khruangbin is a three-piece band from Texas, formed of Laura Lee on bass, M… Read Full Bio ↴Khruangbin is a three-piece band from Texas, formed of Laura Lee on bass, Mark Speer on guitar, and Donald Johnson on drums. The trio's first single 'A Calf Born In Winter' was released in May 2014 by Late Night Tales offshoot Night Time Stories, and saw support from DJs Zane Lowe, Cerys Matthews, Tom Ravenscroft, Gideon Coe and magazines as musically diverse as Test Pressing, For Folks Sake, i-D, The 405 and Ransom Note. 'The Infamous Bill' is an expanded offering of Khruangbin's exotic, individual sound. The EP's four tracks were recorded at their spritual home, a remote barn deep in the Texas countryside where Khruangbin's first rehearsals took place. Taking influence from 1960's Thai funk - Khruangbin literally translates to "Engine Fly" in Thai - the EP is steeped in the bass heavy, psychedelic sound of their inspiration, Tarantino soundtracks and surf-rock cool.
Mark and DJ's roots are in R&B, hip hop and gospel having played within the same gospel band for years. Both professional musicians, Mark began teaching Laura how to play bass in the summer of 2009. As such, Laura quickly developed a huge passion for the instrument and the aesthetic it brought to music she loved. Having worked studiously on developing her skills, both Mark and Laura were invited to tour with Ninja Tune's YPPAH supporting Bonobo across his 2010 American tour. The tour galvanised the two of them to start making music together more seriously, sowing the first seeds of Khruangbin, with DJ the natural go to for drums. Having kept in touch, Bonobo included Khruangbin's 'A Calf Born In Winter' on his 2013 'Late Night Tales' compilation. In addition to increasing the Stateside following the band has built, the release has helped Khruangbin in topping both the US & UK 'Last FM' fastest growing artists whilst 'A Calf Born In Winter' continues to be one of the most popular single downloads from the compilation.
Mark and DJ's roots are in R&B, hip hop and gospel having played within the same gospel band for years. Both professional musicians, Mark began teaching Laura how to play bass in the summer of 2009. As such, Laura quickly developed a huge passion for the instrument and the aesthetic it brought to music she loved. Having worked studiously on developing her skills, both Mark and Laura were invited to tour with Ninja Tune's YPPAH supporting Bonobo across his 2010 American tour. The tour galvanised the two of them to start making music together more seriously, sowing the first seeds of Khruangbin, with DJ the natural go to for drums. Having kept in touch, Bonobo included Khruangbin's 'A Calf Born In Winter' on his 2013 'Late Night Tales' compilation. In addition to increasing the Stateside following the band has built, the release has helped Khruangbin in topping both the US & UK 'Last FM' fastest growing artists whilst 'A Calf Born In Winter' continues to be one of the most popular single downloads from the compilation.
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Andrew Andrew
I stopped drinking August 12 2020. I try not to be a jerk about it but I've been an alcoholic for a long time. I don't really tell alot of people. This band was my favorite new discover that year. These songs helped me work through to a better energy.
Thanks Kraungbin 🖤
aironovathuul
I applaud you Sir! What a soundtrack you chose for your recovery!
Pea Tear Griffin
i am an alcoholic sttill drinkin throu Khruangbin. At least some remedy. But hail Tu You, Andrew, wissh you luck
o
you did it on my birthday, proud of u !
Andrew K
Nice name man, holding up ok? Happy August 12th!
Talon Brown
Hope you’re still doing well bud!
Darren Austin
Someone commenter already noted, but the 2nd half of this song is devastatingly beautiful. I was next to the amp at Newport and it was an out of body experience.
Rory Knight
Wasn't next to the amp but I was dead center at Artpark in Buffalo a week ago and this song did seem like an OBE. Such a beautiful piece of work, feel like I haven't come across many songs with the kind of weight and intention. So intensely beautiful ❤️
Darren Austin
@Rory Knight Nice! Glad you got to experience it. They've definitely unlocked something from the cosmos with this one.
pat dyson
Its a hidden gem