Far from the typical image of a producer resting on his laptop, the duo behind MARIBOU STATE had the good idea of incorporating live music and compositions that give their sound that extra soul and character. As a result, they have already attracted the attention of radio heavyweights (Zane Lowe, Huw Stephens, Annie Mac, B. Traits, Pete Tong and Gilles Peterson) and left their mark at festivals across Europe, including Glastonbury, the Warehouse Project and Bestival alongside John Talabot, Lxury and Jamie XX. An irresistible blend of intense, resonant guitar passages and chaotic synthesizers making their way over a supple breakbeat, accompanied by those instantly recognizable deconstructed vocals, "Rituals" picks up where MARIBOU STATE left off in 2013. Portraits embodies the rare and precious sonic harmony that has made Chris Davids and Liam Ivory famous: emotive instrumentation and solid rhythms, striking soundscapes and rich textures. With long-time collaborator Pedestrian (2nd Drop/ Born Electric) as well as Holly Walker and Jono McCleery on vocals, the album offers a subtle dynamism and comforting warmth reminiscent of Gold Panda and SOHN.
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