Hailing from Houston, Texas, Khruangbin is a trio—Laura Lee on bass, Mark Speer on guitar, and Donald “DJ” Johnson on drums—renowned for their genre-blending sound that fuses global influences with laid-back funk, soul, and psychedelic grooves. Emerging in the early 2010s, the band gained international recognition for their atmospheric instrumentals and seamless live performances. Drawing inspiration from Thai funk, Middle Eastern music, and surf-rock textures, Khruangbin has crafted a distinctive, borderless sonic identity that transcends language and connects listeners worldwide.