The Kubes

The Kubes are an American psychedelic rock band formed in Fort Worth, Texas in 2018. The core lineup consists of Travis Flippo (Guitar/Vocals), Spencer Fortner (Bass/Vocals), Shyan Mahmoodi (Keyboards) and Landry Smith (Drums). The band has released several studio albums and live recordings since Apache Woman in September 2019.

The group formed as a power trio on September 7, 2018 in the back room of Flippo's house. The band especially respects the Cream group’s focus on virtuosic instrumentation being the backdrop for a series of improvisations in their live shows.
“While a thicker, syrupy psychedelia a la the Jack Bruce-fronted jam band certainly does form the basis of much of The Kubes’ early music, with Discovery One, their second album, the trio seem to channel a different version of ’60s flower power: The Beach Boys. Discovery One is a pseudo concept album about an unnamed protagonist who learns to play “space blues” over the course of the 11 songs. Tracks like “Moon Going Round” and “The Ninth Circle” leave behind the heavier sound from the band’s first album, With The Kubes, and give way to an airy Brian Wilson-esque pop.”
- Fort Worth Weekly

The band has achieved an inimitable live sound on the stage, with 2023 bringing a new member on keyboards, Shyan Mahmoodi. The Kubes’ latest studio album KUBEJAM is out now, featuring the quartet for the first time.