What a collaboration we have today! Maribou State are an English electronic duo that first adopted that moniker in 2011 when, with the school friends just a measly 16 years of age, were asked to remix huge electronic artist Hadouken! From there, they have gone from strength to strength, with 2 full-length albums and 6 EPs, as well as international bookings.

Khruangbin are very different but in a good way. Purely working with instrumentals, they draw heavily on world music, psychedelic and soul. The Texan trio has been inspired by the sounds of Thailand, Spain, South America and the Middle East and their sound permeates through this track.

The combination of bass, guitar, and drums with the electronic sounds of Maribou State make for a wavy, laid-back track that oozes positivity. Released as the first peek into Maribou State’s sophomore album Kingdoms in Colour, Feel Good shows a different side to the English duo. Combining with Khruangbin is a smart move and brings the right amount of change to get fans excited for a second album that, historically, often fails to replicate a band’s breakout sound.

There is a deep groove that is pulled through by the intertwined bass and electronic elements, whilst there is a searching quality to the record; moving and exploring an unusual terrain.

A truly great song that succeeded in a true representation of their second long-form project, it is an unexpected but delightful collaboration between genres and artists.

 

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