Khruangbin is another day closer to the release of their fifth studio album, A La Sala. It’s not just any day, though; it’s a single release day. The song in question is the mostly instrumental “Pon Pón,” which features a funky groove and whispered Spanish lyrics throughout. Mark Speers’ electric guitars maintain a constant conversation with DJ Johnson’s Rhodes organ, as Laura Lee Ochoa’s bass naturally takes the lead. The song continues the through-line started by “A Love International” and “May Ninth,” offering another scintillating preview of the upcoming album.
The band is also previewing the album at a series of listening events at four different James Turrell Skyspaces locations this month. They’ll give headphones to attendees to hear the record as the Skyspaces “illuminate at sunset,” offering a visual counterpoint to the psychedic sounds. Then, of course, the trio will hit the road for their A LA SALA tour dates, beginning in April and including appearances at the Boston Calling, Bonnaroo, Coachella, and Red Rocks festivals.
Check out “Pon Pón” above and see the tour dates below.
A LA SALA is out 4/5 on Dead Oceans. Get more info here.
Khruangbin 2024 Tour Dates
04/14 — Coachella @ Indio, CA
04/18 — Alex Madonna Expo Center @ San Luis Obispo, CA*
04/21 — Coachella @ Indio, CA
04/23 — Brooklyn Bowl @ Las Vegas, NV*
04/24 — Brooklyn Bowl @ Las Vegas, NV*
04/26 — Revel @ Albuquerque, NM*
04/27 — Revel @ Albuquerque, NM*
05/22 — The Met @ Philadelphia, PA^
05/23 — The Met @ Philadelphia, PA^
05/25 — Boston Calling @ Boston, MA
05/26 — Saratoga Performing Arts Center @ Saratoga Springs, NY^
05/28 — Rockin’ At The Knox @ Buffalo, NY^
05/29 — Jacob’s Pavilion @ Cleveland, OH^
05/31 — History @ Toronto, ON^
06/01 — History @ Toronto, ON^
06/02 — History @ Toronto, ON^
06/04 — The Masonic Temple Theatre @ Detroit, MI^
06/07 — The Salt Shed @ Chicago, IL
06/08 — The Salt Shed @ Chicago, IL^
06/09 — The Salt Shed @ Chicago, IL^
06/11 — Red Hat Amphitheater @ Raleigh, NC
06/14 — Bonnaroo @ Manchester, TN
08/15 — Greek Theatre @ Berkeley, CA%
08/16 — Greek Theatre @ Berkeley, CA%
08/18 — Edgefield @ Troutdale, OR%
08/19 — Edgefield @ Troutdale, OR%
08/21 — Kettlehouse @ Bonner, MT%
08/22 — Kettlehouse @ Bonner, MT%
08/24 — Granary Live @ Salt Lake City, UT%
08/27 — Red Rocks @ Morrison, CO&
08/28 — Red Rocks @ Morrison, CO%
09/20 — Forest Hills Tennis Stadium @ New York, New York+
09/21 — Forest Hills Tennis Stadium @ New York, New York+
09/23 — The Anthem @ Washington, DC$
10/02 — The Factory @ St. Louis, MO$
10/03 — The Factory @ St. Louis, MO$
10/09 — Saenger Theatre @ New Orleans, LA$
10/10 — Saenger Theatre @ New Orleans, LA$
* with Hermano Gutiérrez
^ with John Carroll Kirby
% with Peter Cat Recording Co.
+ with Men I Trust
$ with Arooj Aftab