In January 2018, Texas psychedelic trio Khruangbin—Laura Lee, Mark Speer, and Donald "DJ" Johnson—delivered an intimate session for KCRW Morning Becomes Eclectic at the station's Santa Monica studio. Their performance became a standout promo moment for Con Todo El Mundo (2018), where Lee's bass set the pulsing groove, Speer's guitar painted exotic melodies with Thai funk and surf-rock influences, and Johnson's drums added lightness—all without excess words, just instrumental dialogue with a small audience. Captured professionally, the set caught the band in full hypnotic power, where samples and loops evoked an endless journey. This gig underscored their unique style—minimalism where every note breathes freedom and mystery—making KCRW an ideal canvas for their sonic paintings.