Truths EP - Maribou State

From the Truths EP out on Southern Fried Records, two absolutely beaut tracks. Particularly mad on Jimi's vocals dripping with soul on the title track.

Bugged Out invade XOYO

As I turned 21 this summer, it had to be celebrated with sufficient vigour. Enough to give me that nasty 2 day hangover. And I certainly succeeded on both fronts. I carefully selected XOYO as my venue of choice with Bugged Out at the helm and T.Williams, Maribou State and Breach on the decks.

I was particularly looking forward to seeing favourites Maribou State but to my huge disappointment and due to my somewhat intoxicated state I managed to completely miss them. However, I was so mesmerised by Breach that I failed to notice that I'd even missed out on Maribou until the morning after.

Breach aka Ben Westbeech is a master of multiple instruments as well as vocals, has had success with Dark Sky and Dusky releases on his 'Naked Naked' label, and more recently he has been well and truly smashing it in the past few months with his astronomically massive hit 'Jack', a tune so big your grandparents probably know the words. So it's no surprise that he bloody brought the house down spinning a slick mix of Jack, busting some serious moves behind the decks, even singing along with a deep and soulful voice at some stages and getting some old school club classics in at the end when the lights were fully on and no one would leave.

I can't find any clips from Saturday to share with you all so you'll have to go and check him out live immediately and I'll leave you with his new single 'Everything You Never Had' featuring vocals from Andreya Triana.

Maribou State - 'All Time Favourites' Minimix

I can only apologise for allowing this one to pass me by until today. Brought to you by my absolute favourite producing duo of the day - Maribou State - I have no excuses to offer for having only just stumbled across this 10 minute minimix of pure brilliance. The pair have been experiencing burgeoning, much-deserved success and recognition since 2011, with their most recent releases including 'Scarlett Groove' and 'Tongue'.

The first time I listened to this minimix, I did so without glancing at the set list, and could not believe the number of songs which would undoubtedly feature in my list of all time top songs ever (I always knew Maribou State and I were KINDRED SPIRTIS): Dawn Penn, Daughter, Jai Paul, Floating Points and Kelis to name but a few. I feel this minimix showcases Maribou State's sheer skill and bredth of musical influence. A personal favourite moment was hearing the vocals from one my fave song of the past year Rhye's 'Open', appearing over The Weeknd track - a beauty!

Praise You (Maribou State Remix) - Fatboy Slim

This is an absolutely supreme remix of Fatboy Slim's classic 1999 hit 'Praise You' by Maribou State who just can't seem to put a foot wrong. They've reworked the track so extensively that the upbeat original is barely recognisable in this much darker, mesmerising, hypnotic edit.

Fixed (Maribou State Remix) - George Maple

I heard the original of this only last week, and really liked both the vocals and the gradual build up. This remix by the Maribou State boys is transformative; even more relaxing, ethereal and beautiful than the original.

Scarlett Groove - Maribou State

My fave Southern Fried bois are back with this delicious, trippy, housey tune from London duo Maribou State.

Rush Don't Run feat. Pedestrian - Maribou State

One of the soundtracks to my summer which I can't seem to let go of. Eclectic electronic duo Maribou State aka Liam and Chris have teamed up with producer Pedestrian use captivating vocals in this tinkly and enchanting tune. I guarantee this will get you hooked on all things Maribou State.