LEENALCHI is a seven-piece band from Seoul drawing on pansori, Korea’s centuries-old tradition of musical folk storytelling, and channeling it through bass-driven grooves that might just as easily recall the Talking Heads. Their lineup is as singular as their sound: three singers, two bassists, drums, and keys—notably, no guitar. After winning multiple Korean Music Awards, LEENALCHI now take a major step onto the world stage with a new record forthcoming on Luaka Bop, the influential label founded by David Byrne known for championing eclectic, boundary-crossing music.