THE LEE WAY
Let’s face it, you’d never expect a mostly instrumental trio who play wilfully uncommercial music to enjoy millions of Spotify plays, over 20 million views of a live stream, slots at major festivals, and regular shows at large venues. The Texan three-piece Khruangbin have done just that, though, earning props from artists such as Flea—a huge fan of their bass player. What’s more, Khruangbin are a real band.
These days, we live in a world where solo artists reign supreme. If you play bass, you’ll likely be a side player, hired gun, or weekend warrior. The notion of playing music and going on adventures with your best friends will quickly dissipate, replaced by the realization that what we bring to the table is limited and dictated by whoever hired us. As we learn to accept this, we’ll stand under bright stage lights while simultaneously living in the shadows.
Unless, of course, you’re Laura Lee, aka ‘Leezy’. She’s one of the lucky ones. She’s got herself a band.
“I hope people experience some sort of out-of-body rollercoaster emotion at our shows”
Hailing from Houston, Texas, the musical trio known as Khruangbin has spent the past decade making records, playing sold-out shows, and reminding the world of what it’s like to be in a band. The brainchild of guitarist Mark Speer, drummer ‘DJ’ Johnson Jr., and bassist Lee, Khruangbin’s music is built from the bottom up. Steady drum beats, trance-inducing bass-lines and melodic
