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The work is a vibrant traverse through soul, disco, jazz and funk, before the duo up-the-tempo to bumpier house grooves, tinges of jungle, and their own sublimely crafted electronica. The highlight-heavy compilation includes two brand new Maribou State productions, ‘Mother’ and ‘Strange Habits’, alongside a delicate and uplifting re-work of Radiohead’s ‘Reckoner’. A beautiful collaboration with Pedestrian under the North Downs moniker is also weaved into the final work.

Beginning life in 2011 as a project between Chris Davids & Liam Ivory, Maribou State released a string of EPs & singles before the arrival of debut album "Portraits" propelled them to the world stage, 2018’s stunning "Kingdoms In Colour” album followed. Now they return with “Blackoak” — a classic slice of signature Maribou sound. It acts as a reintroduction to the world and a statement of intent.