Khruangbin and Leon Bridges Share Soulful New Song “C-Side”

In anticipation of their upcoming collaborative EP Texas Sun, Houston trio Khruangbin and  Fort Worth native Leon Bridges have released their second song from the project, “C-Side.” The song perfectly blends the different sounds of Khruangbin and Bridges, as his soaring vocal melodies are supported with grace by the band’s spacious percussion.

The song is the second to be released leading up to the release of Texas Sun. The title track was released in late 2019, though there are still 2 songs yet to be unheard from the EP. Bridges and the soul/funk trio have sounded stellar on the first 2 songs from the EP, and the anticipation is sure to increase leading up to the release of the full EP on February 7th.

Bridges has been busy touring since the release of his 2018 studio album, Good Thing. The album was a massive hit, as Bridges’ ability to blend an old school, soulful voice with modern sounds and production won over both fans and critics.

Khruangbin, the Houston-based trio consisting of Laura Lee on bass, Mark Speer on guitar, and Donald Ray “DJ” Johnson Jr. on drums, has ascended among the musical ranks since the release of their 2015 debut album, The Universe Smiles Upon You; their ability to play a multitude of different styles and genres of music is regarded highly in the critical realm. Most recently the trio played in the 2019 Desert Daze Festival, and made an on stage appearance with Staten Island hip hop icon, Wu Tang Clan.

Check out Khruangbin and Leon Bridges’ new song “C Side” below:

Drew Feinerman: I have just completed my senior at the University of Michigan majoring in international studies with an emphasis in political economics and development, with a minor in Chinese language and culture, and I have recently been accepted into the Berklee School of Music's masters of music business program. Although my academic interests include economics, political science, and history, I consider music to be my one true passion. Music is, and has always been, a driving force for the way I think and act every day of my life. I have been playing the tenor saxophone since the age of ten, and playing an instrument at a high level has allowed me to only further my understanding and appreciation for music. While I grew up listening to predominantly classic rock, I soon found myself gravitating toward jazz, hip-hop, funk, and other genres, as my learned to both play and analyze music as a listener. As a writer, I am able to apply my skills both as a musician and a listener, and look forward to the opportunity to being able to express my thoughts on various stories in the music industry.
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