Khruangbin

The Profile

Khruangbin is an American trio from Houston, Texas, composed of Laura Lee (bass, vocals), Mark Speer (guitar) and Donald "DJ" Johnson (drums).

Known for blending global influences (Thai funk, soul, dub, psychedelia) into slow-burning, groove-oriented instrumentals and for albums including The Universe Smiles Upon You (2015), Con Todo El Mundo (2018) and Mordechai (2020).

The review praises Mordechai as a warm, artisanal blend of psychedelic, soul, dub and global rhythms. It highlights Laura Lee's vocals, Mark Speer's guitar arpeggios and D. Johnson's drumming. The work is described as fresh, melancholic and richly assembled.