Basketband Essentials

Sunny, acoustic pop, stirred with a dash of romantic nostalgia, marks the tried-and-true style of Thai hitmakers Basketband. The trio will have you blissfully daydreaming—or smiling wide, at the very least—with these swooning, lovelorn songs. The band may be best summed up by the name of their 2010 album: Cute, in the most endearing sense. The light, lilting style has struck a chord across Thailand, with many of these smooth, saxophone-laced tunes racking up millions of listens. Basketband's poignant pop blows kisses towards a pessimistic world.