Khruangbin Releases Re-Imagined Album to Celebrate 10-Year Milestone

UPDATE: Khruangbin has just released a re-recorded version of their iconic debut album, The Universe Smiles Upon You ii, to mark its ten-year anniversary. The album, which drops today, November 6, 2025, features fresh interpretations of every original track, showcasing the band’s evolution over the past decade.

In a statement to Rolling Stone, bassist Laura Lee Ochoa expressed the band’s excitement about revisiting the project. “The thought was like, ‘We’ll just do it all over again. And it will be us 10 years later with the same instruments in the same location,’” she said. However, as they approached the release date, the band realized they wanted to reflect on how the songs resonate with today’s audience. “Actually, the kids 10 years later would think about the songs as they are today,” Ochoa added.

The new album isn’t a direct replica of the original. Notably, the opener “Mr. White” has been swapped for “Bin Bin,” a bonus track from the Japanese edition of the original album. This change emphasizes the band’s commitment to evolving their music while honoring their roots.

In addition to the new album, Khruangbin is set to embark on a tour across the United States starting today in Houston, TX. The tour includes stops in major cities such as Philadelphia, New York, and Los Angeles. Their full schedule is as follows:

– 11/06 — Houston, TX @ The Heights Theater (with Kelly Foyle)
– 11/09 — Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer (with Devon Gilfillian)
– 11/10 — New York, NY @ Webster Hall (with Ryley Walker)
– 11/11 — Washington, D.C. @ 9:30 Club (with Foreign Air)
– 11/13 — Chicago, IL @ Metro (with Resavoir)
– 11/14 — Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue (with The Nunnery)
– 11/16 — Boulder, CO @ Boulder Theater (with Kiltro)
– 11/18 — Missoula, MT @ The Wilma (with The Jive)
– 11/19 — Seattle, WA @ Neptune Theatre (with Kassa Overall)
– 11/20 — Portland, OR @ McMenamins Crystal Ballroom (with Cosmic Tones Research Trio)
– 11/22 — San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom (with Shannon Shaw)
– 11/23 — San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom (with Astronauts, etc.)
– 11/24 — Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre (with Pachyman)
– 11/25 — Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre (with Eddie Chacon)

The Universe Smiles Upon You ii is available now via Dead Oceans. Fans are encouraged to check out the album cover art and tracklist, which includes re-imagined versions of beloved tracks like “Little Joe And Mary ii” and “August Twelve ii.” For those eager to experience Khruangbin’s new sound live, tickets are selling quickly, so act fast!

As the band celebrates a decade of musical innovation, they continue to capture the hearts of fans worldwide. The release of The Universe Smiles Upon You ii marks a significant moment not only for Khruangbin but for the music community, as they redefine how we engage with nostalgia and artistic growth.

Stay tuned for more updates on their tour and upcoming projects!