Khruangbin – Hasta El Cielo (Includes 7-inch)
Hasta El Cielo, released in 2019, is Khruangbin’s dub reimagining of their previous album, Con Todo El Mundo. This instrumental Houston-based trio—known for their global fusion of funk, surf, soul, and psych rock—takes their laid-back sound deeper into dub territory, embracing space, echo, and rhythm. With mixing contributions from dub legend Scientist, the album strips the original tracks down to their skeletal grooves and rebuilds them with reverberating bass, minimalist guitar licks, and percussive accents. Songs like “Rules – Scientist Dub” and “Evan Finds the Third Room – Scientist Dub” highlight the band’s versatility and reverence for Jamaican dub traditions. The result is hypnotic and meditative, ideal for both deep listening and relaxed background ambiance. Hasta El Cielo showcases Khruangbin’s ability to reinterpret their work in new musical languages while preserving their signature atmosphere of warmth, mystery, and groove.