Maribou State — the duo made up of Chris Davids and Liam Ivory — were first propelled onto the world’s stage with their 2015 debut album Portraits, followed by 2019’s equally acclaimed Kingdom In Colour, both redefining soulful, downtempo electronica for a new generation. Their collaboration with Khruangbin, “Feel Good,” earned them many artist of the year accolades. Their music has been celebrated by the likes of NME, Complex, GQ, Clash and Crack Magazine, with Mixmag naming Maribou State as one of their “Artists Of The Year,” and BBC 6 Music hailing Kingdom as their “Album Of The Day” alongside huge support from the likes of KCRW, KEXP, Annie Mac, Gilles Peterson, Tom Ravenscroft, Steve Lamacq, and many more.

They’ve toured the world, selling out dates at O2 Academy, and playing Sydney Opera House, Glastonbury, and more. This November, they’ll play a sold-out one-off performance at London’s Islington Assembly Hall The show will also be a poignant moment, following the news shared earlier this year by Chris Davids that he had undergone a major operation for a rare brain condition in November 2023, the Islington show will mark both his and Liam’s returns to live performances since they wrapped up their Kingdoms In Colour Tour in 2019.

Even during their darkest days, Maribou State found a way to challenge themselves and push themselves creatively forward. And they’re entering this new phase stronger than ever before – not just as producers but as artists too. “We’re so much more connected as a duo now,” says Liam. “We’re more grounded and resilient.”