It’s not every day that a Thai indie pop-rock star comes to Houston.
But that’s what’s happening Aug. 24 when Thailand’s Phum Viphurit, who blends neo-soul-influenced vocals with a jazzy rock groove, headlines the House of Blues. Viphurit, who sings in English, crafts infectious pop that has found a global audience, with tours throughout Asia, Europe and North America under his belt.
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The singer-songwriter-guitarist — who was born in Bangkok, raised in New Zealand and then returned to Thailand to attend collage — represents his pan-Pacific roots with a style that can appeal to a wide audience. His music perhaps is best distilled in the highly relatable track “Hello, Anxiety.” Its lyrics — “hello anxiety, it’s time we part, I…
