Dengue Fever

Dengue Fever combines Cambodian rock and pop music with other global styles, carving a unique niche within the international music scene. After assembling their unique line-up in Los Angeles in 2001, Dengue Fever quickly carved a distinctive niche by infusing 1960s and 70s Cambodian rock and pop music with psychedelic rock and diverse global styles. The band, featuring keyboardist Ethan Holtzman, guitarist Zac Holtzman, bassist Senon Williams, saxophonist David Rallicke, and drummer Paul Smith, notably brought in Chhom Nimol, a well-known singer from Cambodia, to perform Khmer vocals. This foundation led to their self-titled debut album in 2003, which primarily showcased Cambodian rock songs and two original tracks, all sung by Nimol in Khmer.

In 2018, Dengue Fever also lent their distinctive sound to the stage, contributing several original songs to Lauren Yee’s critically praised theater production, ‘Cambodian Rock Band.’ Most recently, Dengue Fever released their highly anticipated new album, ‘Ting Mong,’ in September 2023, further solidifying their reputation as pioneers in global music fusion. With a discography celebrated for its unique cross-cultural synthesis and a history of acclaimed live performances, the band continues to captivate audiences worldwide, reinforcing their status as an enduring and innovative force within the international music scene.