Hallucinating Love

Released in early 2025, Hallucinating Love represents a refined evolution of Maribou State's signature 'folktronica' sound. Following a period of relative silence since their previous major works, this album leans further into organic instrumentation, specifically acoustic guitars and intricate percussion, while maintaining the sample-heavy backbone that defined their earlier career. The recording context suggests a deep engagement with natural environments, evidenced by the pervasive use of field recordings and titles like 'Blackoak' and 'Bloom'. Critically, the album has been noted for its ability to bridge the gap between club-adjacent downtempo and indie-pop sensibility. It stands as a more mature, perhaps more contemplative sibling to 'Kingdoms in Colour', trading some of the world-music flair for a more focused, intimate, and British pastoral aesthetic. The inclusion of soulful vocalists continues their tradition of elevating electronic music through human connection, making this a central pillar of the 2020s downtempo revival.