These are the times I'm somewhat happy I'm not still working in radio. Because pronouncing Khruangbin would be a regular nightmare. For whatever it's worth (and I'm sure I'll screw this up), "khruangbin" is a Thai word that is used for "airplane"; it literally means "engine fly". If I understand it correctly (I don't), it's pronounced "croong-bin". The Texas trio that goes by Khruangbin picked the name, originally, because they were influenced by Thai Funk and they honestly didn't expect to become popular enough for the name to matter. Well, they were wrong about that. Khruangbin became very popular very fast--a jam band whose influences don't stop at Thai Funk, but include rhythms and sounds from all over the globe, including American Psych and R&B. Mostly instrumental, the group's hypnotic and infectious sound is undeniable.
After their highly successful sophomore effort, "Con Todo El Mundo", earlier this year, the members of Khruangbin were discussing how different their Christmases growing up had been. Yet they all had the same favorite Christmas song. And so they quickly jammed out "Christmas Time Is Here" with their distinctive Khruangbin sound.
After their highly successful sophomore effort, "Con Todo El Mundo", earlier this year, the members of Khruangbin were discussing how different their Christmases growing up had been. Yet they all had the same favorite Christmas song. And so they quickly jammed out "Christmas Time Is Here" with their distinctive Khruangbin sound.
A limited edition green vinyl 7" 45 of "Christmas Time Is Here" is scheduled for release November 16. You'd better hustle to get a copy. The band has sold out on Bandcamp. Amazon never had it. Independent retailers like Bull Moose and Rough Trade still have a few to offer.
Anticipation for the single was so great that audio and the digital A-side were released last week, but you'll still have to wait until November 16th if you want to get the B-side..."Christmas Time Is Here (Version Mary)" (see what they did there?).
Much as I'm happy to not have to pronounce Khruangbin on the air, I will miss playing "Christmas Time Is Here" on the radio, as it's just the kind of track I loved to feature on my Christmas shows (much to the displeasure of my Program Directors).
Anticipation for the single was so great that audio and the digital A-side were released last week, but you'll still have to wait until November 16th if you want to get the B-side..."Christmas Time Is Here (Version Mary)" (see what they did there?).
Much as I'm happy to not have to pronounce Khruangbin on the air, I will miss playing "Christmas Time Is Here" on the radio, as it's just the kind of track I loved to feature on my Christmas shows (much to the displeasure of my Program Directors).
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