MUMBAI: The duo made up of Chris Davids and Liam Ivory, Maribou State shares brand new single “Dance on the World” which gives listeners a slice of signature Maribou State showcasing their skill as songwriters. It’s the third single to be shared from their highly anticipated new album ‘Hallucinating Love’ that is set for release on January 31st 2025 via Ninja Tune. Listen to “Dance on the World” and preorder ‘Hallucinating Love’ here.
“Dance on the World” arrives shortly after the release of recent singles “Bloom” and “Otherside” featuring long-time collaborator and vocalist Holly Walker, received widespread support from the likes of Pitchfork, NME, Clash, The Line of Best Fit and Mixmag, plus radio support from Jack Saunders, Pete Tong, Mary Anne Hobbs, Lauren Laverne, Danny Howard.
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Along with the initial announcement of their long awaited new album’s release date, Maribou State announced a show at London’s 10k+ Alexandra Palace which sold out in a matter of hours. Seeing the response, a second date was added only to be sold out again within hours. Due to overwhelming demand the band also recently announced an impressive third consecutive show on Sunday 16th February 2025.
The shows will mark a triumphant and poignant moment for the duo, following the news shared earlier this year by Chris Davids that he had undergone a major operation for a rare brain condition, from which he has only just begun to return to the studio and rehearsals full time. The duo also just announced a massive North American tour for Spring 2025, their first full band live dates on the continent in six years with stops in New York, Boston, Chicago, Toronto and many more.
“Dance on the World” is out now, taken from ‘Hallucinating Love’ out 31st January on Ninja Tune
On his condition, Chris says “It was brutal,”, while Liam adds: “It was heartbreaking to see him try and push on in the studio, sometimes he would keel over from the pain and then try to push on with work again.” So eventually, something had to give. Chris underwent surgery in November 2023, just as their album was coming close to being finished. The experience has brought Maribou State – friends since their teens back in Hertfordshire, just outside of London – close like never before. The pair also made the difficult decision to delay its release, so that Chris could have the recovery time he needed. There were serious complications with surgery and, at one point, concerns that he might not make it. Thankfully he pulled through – and the duo are grateful to their fans for their support.
‘Hallucinating Love’ Tracklist:
1. Blackoak
2. Otherside (feat. Holly Walker)
3. II Remember
4. All I Need (feat. Andreya Triana)
5. Dance on the World (feat. North Downs)
6. Bloom (feat. Gaidaa)
7. Peace Talk (feat. Holly Walker)
8. Passing Clouds
9. Eko’s
10. Rolling Stone
