Khruangbin. That's easy for you to say!

Here's another one of those groups that's hard to describe. This Houston-based trio's name is the Thai word for "airplane" and their music is said to be inspired by Thai rock and funk from the 60's and 70's. I'd call it slack-key guitar with a mixture of salsa and slow funk and...well, you just have to give them a listen and decide for yourself. They've been around for roughly ten years and have several recordings out. All of them are guaranteed to put you in a god mood. It's just plain happy music!

A Ry comment

Not sure how I found out about Ry X, but he's a pleasant discovery. Born Ry Coming in Australia, he now lives in L.A. Ry's voice reminds me of a cross between Jeff Buckley and James Blake. His music is dreamy and atmospheric, and his live recordings are sensational. They're a bit dancy, and he encourages his audience to get up off their seats and do just that. I'd love to hear him live in concert! Sound like he puts on a great show. There are several live concert videos on Youtube that are worth checking out.