One band that has been on our radar for sometime now is the Texas-based band Khruangbin. Already wowing listeners with recordings such as 'The Infamous Bill' and 'A Calf Born In Winter', Khruangbin is now gearing up for the release of their debut album 'The Universe Smiles Upon You'. Recording the LP in a barn in the Texas countryside, the Houston-based band further delve into the sound of 60s Thai funk, surf-rock and exotica. Although known for their instrumentals, 'The Universe Smiles Upon You' will feature a number of vocal cuts.