Houston’s Khruangbin tape Austin City Limits debut before Stubb’s run

In their debut “Austin City Limits” taping on Monday, Khruangbin led listeners on a cinematic journey through sound defined by expansive vision and intuitive execution.

Hailing from Houston, the group’s sound is emblematic of the most diverse city in the country. They draw from a broad palette of influences, blending everything from psychedelic funk and Latin jazz to Asian tonal motifs and hip-hop beats into intoxicating grooves that induce an easy head nod and a laid-back vibe.   

They kicked off their set with a run of three tracks from their 2014 debut EP, “The Infamous Bill,” a release marked by the trio’s early obsession with ‘60s funk from Thailand.  Black wigs flowing from the breeze of an unseen windmaker, guitarist Mark Speer and bassist Laura Lee strolled across the stage trading point and counterpoint melody lines, engaged in a musical conversation. The…