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Artists like Khruangbin — and the music that made them

Psychedelic Funk · 2009-present
Globe-trotting instrumental trio crafting dreamy, hypnotic psychedelic soundscapes
Khruangbin is a Houston-based instrumental trio blending Thai funk, Spanish guitar, Middle Eastern melodies, and global influences into mesmerizing psychedelic compositions. Their cinematic, groove-heavy sound has redefined modern instrumental music, creating a unique sonic passport that transports listeners across cultures and decades.
Essential tracks
Time (You and I)
People Everywhere (Still Alive)
White Gloves
Did you know
Their name means 'airplane' in Thai, inspired by their love of Thai funk music
Bassist Laura Lee's iconic black wigs are a deliberate stage persona to maintain mystique
They record in a converted barn in rural Texas called 'The Barn'
“Global groove alchemists crafting hypnotic instrumental journeys through vintage textures.”
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Trace Khruangbin's roots back through history
Every sound has a source. Click any node to hear the connection.
Khruangbin
2009-present
Can
1968-1991
cited
Sault
2020-present
sonic
Shuggie Otis
1969-1974
cited
Fela Kuti
1963-1997
movement
Os Mutantes
1966-1978
sonic
King Crimson
1968-present
sonic
The Zombies
1961-1967
sonic
The Shadows
1958-1990
movement
Esquivel
1957-1999
sonic
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What makes the sound
Sonic elements
Hypnotic bass lines
Global musical sampling
Vintage analog warmth
Minimalist psychedelic textures
Start with these tracks
Time (You and I)
White Gloves
People Everywhere (Still Alive)
Pelota
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Music like Khruangbin — Khruangbin is a Houston-based instrumental trio blending Thai funk, Spanish guitar, Middle Eastern melodies, and global influences into mesmerizing psychedelic compositions. Their cinematic, groove-heavy sound has redefined modern instrumental music, creating a unique sonic passport that transports listeners across cultures and decades.

Artists like Khruangbin today include Tame Impala, Goose, Cortex, Parcels. If you enjoy Khruangbin, these artists share similar sonic qualities, influences, and emotional range.

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