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“Even if no-one’s applauding, this is still going”: Mark Speer was so afraid the audience wouldn’t applaud at early Khruangbin shows, he figured out how to do it on guitar

The Khruangbin guitarist also admits that this guitar trick was inspired by a legendary boxing video game

Guitar World · Feb 16

“All the shiny, pointy guitars were gone, and this one was still on the wall… something just drew me to it”: How Khruangbin made Fender history with signature models of the first guitars they ever bought

Khruangbin’s Mark Speer and Laura Lee Ochoa are the first bandmates to get a signature Fender guitar and bass at the same time

Guitar World · Aug 29, 2025

Khruangbin at Gunnersbury Park review: has there ever been a chiller band?

4/5 Few players master their instrument or move in step with it as symbiotically as the Texas band, who brought their big hits to Gunnersbury Park

Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2025

“Mark and Laura had built their trademark sound with some unique specs and features on their primary instruments… we wanted to be able to share that”: Fender unveils DiMarzio-loaded signature Strat and Jazz Bass for Khruangbin’s Mark Speer and Laura Lee

This historic signature run presents limited edition replicas of the psych-rockers' go-to instruments

MusicRadar · Jun 10, 2025

Missing 17-year-old who vanished after family dispute believed to be found dead in desert

Jennaleah ‘Jenna’ Hin was reported missing in Nevada on the evening of December 30

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2025

In Grammy spotlight, Khruangbin wants to 'let the music speak for itself'

If you think your Spotify playlist is getting a little too long, consider the one shared by the members of Khruangbin

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2024

Khruangbin review - I think I just saw the best band in the world

5/5 Billions of streams haven't made Khruangbin any less elusive. It’s part of their appeal, along with buckets of talent.

Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024

Khruangbin review – exquisite dreamy grooves get lost in the ether

Playing latest album A La Sala in full the Houston trio showcase their sophisticated mid-paced melancholy, but their detached vibe diminishes their impact

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2024

“I don’t play with all four of my fingers, because I attach two of my fingers together… It changes the feel of the whole thing”: Khruangbin’s Laura Lee explains how her lack of technical bass training works in her favor

Khruangbin’s Laura Lee says a “limitation” in her technique led to Khruangbin's “fun and bouncy” basslines

Guitar World · May 17, 2024