Khruangbin Hurls Cows and Curates Vibes at Stubb's

Night two of sold-out run soothes millennial anxiety disorder

"...Having a cow is on the rise, and Khruangbin dumped dozens of the little inflatable bovines over their..."

Sept. 17, 2021 Music Post by Christina Garcia

ACL Live Review: Khruangbin

Most can’t pronounce their name, but they can dance to it

"...Boasting two stunning albums since 2015, Houston’s Khruangbin mines Sixties psychedelic funk grooves from around the globe...."

Oct. 8, 2018 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Khruangbin Slows It Down Houston-Style

New album continues trio’s international success

"...arrives Mordechai, third LP from unlikely Houston success story Khruangbin. Five years in, the trio hypnotizes listeners with a..."

June 26, 2020 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

ACL Fest Interview: Khruangbin

Houston trio transforms rare grooves into a trance-inducing tapestry

"...[inset-1-right] Khruangbin4pm, Tito's stage; weekend one only..."

Oct. 5, 2018 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

Faster Than Sound: The Fall Music We Always Talked About

Music columnist returns to two major venues and a new one

"...live forever, never die?/ While everything around passes?" Thursday: Khruangbin at Stubb's..."

Sept. 24, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Playback: Everyone Keeps Asking Me for ACL Fest Passes

Here's why ...

"...Khruangbin Sun., 4pm, Tito's stageWiggly, retro Thai funk from Texas..."

Oct. 5, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Music: Must-See Pop

Power-pop, French pop, mellow pop, electro pop – so many pops to choose from!

"...Khruangbin Thu. 16, Barracuda, 12:05am Hailing from Houston by way..."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by Greg Beets

SXSW List 8

Peanut Butter Wolf, Kasey Chambers, White Denim and 147 more

"...new additions are Houston-based old school Thai funk specialists Khruangbin, Norton Records blues howler Daddy Long Legs, buzzing Long..."

Feb. 17, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...focus, with testimonials from Jim James, Mark Ronson, and Khruangbin, among others. Down to three original members – vocalists..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

SXSW Music Spotlight: Los Bitchos

International quartet pops the cork on Latin dance-folk

"...perfect sense. So would a bill alongside Texan ascendants Khruangbin, who Jonsson applauds. Ruiz mentions London twosome Audiobooks...."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

What We're Listening to Right Now

Medellin Collection, Kady Rain, David Ramirez, Slomo Drags, Whitmore Sisters, and User Unauthorized

"...anxious intensity, suited for amorphous fans of Crumb or Khruangbin. An abrupt end to sludgy licks on "Guanabana/Soursop" confirms..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Last Week in Live Music: Eric Clapton, Leon Bridges, Glass Animals, Sabrina Ellis, and More

"...Khruangbin ACL TV taping the Moody Theater on September 13,..."

Sept. 20, 2021 Photo Gallery

Leon Bridges Shines Through Gold-Diggers Sound at Stubb’s

Fort Worth singer basks Austin in emotive soul

"...down to 2020’s “Texas Sun,” off the eponymously titled Khruangbin collab. The golden light turns into fog as he..."

Sept. 13, 2021 Music Post by Clara Wang

Checking In: Juliet McConkey Goes Agrarian

Your new favorite folksinger and BF James Steinle leave town

"...Khruangbin has me covered on running tunes. Also a lot..."

Sept. 16, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Faster Than Sound: Austin Record Stores Hang On, Together

Online and curbside pivots support an altered Record Store Day for Austin vinyl emporiums this Saturday.

"...offering exclusive vinyl colors, like the sold-out pressings of Khruangbin's new album in "merlot wave."..."

Aug. 28, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

You Won’t Catch Max Richter Sleeping

A 60-minute edit of the 8-hour Sleep? Do tell!

"...MR: Khruangbin are a bit of a favourite right now...."

Oct. 17, 2019 Music Post by Christina Garcia

The Women of Hot Luck Fest Talk Food and Music

15 chefs share kitchen tunes & exclusive bites

"...how I'm feeling that day, so sometimes it's mellowish Khruangbin, Kate & Anna McGarrigle, Jason Isbell, Paul Simon, or..."

May 24, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Faster Than Sound: A Festival Blooms in the Desert

Amid concern over a new C3 festival, homegrown Marfa Myths strives to grow with the Texas city

"...och Stenar for 2019. Noise standards Deerhunter, Texan takeoff Khruangbin, and songwriting eccentric Cass McCombs provided the biggest-name draws...."

May 3, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Music Review: Vaarwell/The Fur

St. Paddy’s Day arrives early for Lisbon and Taiwan imports

"...settled into a stunning set. Vibes shifted from breezy Khruangbin-style strummers to Disintegration-era Cure ennui in the anthemic "We..."

March 13, 2019 SXSW Post by Dan Gentile

Expand Your Mind With These 13 Psychedelic Bands at SXSW

"...10pm; Fri. 15, 720 Club, 8pm If Texas' own Khruangbin has a Scandinavian analog, it's Bergen's Orions Belte. The..."

March 15, 2019 Music Feature by Michael Toland

ACL Music Fest 2018: Sunday, First Weekend

"...Khruangbin..."

Oct. 8, 2018 Photo Gallery

Playback: A Music Snob’s Guide to ACL Fest

There's more to any ACL Fest list than meets the eye

"...had my mind blown by Texas-based Thai funk act Khruangbin. Previous iterations have welcomed Nikki Lane, Lucy Dacus, Catfish..."

Oct. 6, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Music 2017: Thursday

"...Khruangbin..."

March 17, 2017 Photo Gallery

SXSW Adds Speakers, Films

Buzz Aldrin, Kesha, Cory Booker, Cecile Richards, and more

"...Tyrone Lebon Hinds - "Garden" (UK) D: Pedro Martin-Calero Khruangbin - "Two Fish and an Elephant" D: Scott Dungate..."

Feb. 7, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

ACL 2016: Saturday, Second Weekend

"...Khruangbin..."

Oct. 9, 2016 Photo Gallery

Playback – ACL Fest: Dad Rock Is Dead

Wrapping weekend one of ACL Fest on the eve of the second iteration

"...frontman Conor Oberst. Less anticipated but equally recommended is Khruangbin, a Houston trio playing vintage Thai funk mixed with..."

Oct. 7, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin