Khruangbin
Khruangbin | |
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Khruangbin performing at the 2019 Haldern Pop Festival | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Houston, Texas, United States |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Dead Oceans Night Time Stories |
| Members | |
| Website | khruangbin |
Khruangbin (/ˈkrʌŋbɪn/ KRUNG-bin; Thai: เครื่องบิน, lit. 'airplane', krʉ̂ʉang-bin, [kʰrɯa̯ŋ˥˩.bin]) is a musical trio from Houston, Texas. The band consists of Laura Lee Ochoa (bass guitar and vocals), Mark Speer (guitar and vocals), and Donald "DJ" Johnson (drums, keyboards, and vocals). The trio is known for blending global music influences, such as Thai rock, Iranian pop, and dub, with American soul, rock, and psychedelia.
In 2024, the band was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best New Artist.