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Milk & Bone’s Baby Dreamer Is a Quiet Leap Into the Unknown

The Montreal-based duo expertly convey a world that is as whimsical as it is introspective on their latest EP.

by Cam Delisle

In the world of dream-pop, few artists capture the sensation of being both adrift and deeply grounded quite like Milk & Bone. On Baby Dreamer, the electronic duo cleverly exercise a refinement of their sound, exploring new textures with a heightened sense of emotional depth. “FORGONE” taps into the danceable melancholy of Robyn’s “Dancing On My Own,” while the harmonious cry of “2 Little Mountains” draws on the lush soundscapes of artists like Kelly Lee Owens and Magdalena Bay.

Spanning just five tracks, Baby Dreamer feels concise and polished, its genius encapsulated in a fleeting moment that feels both whole and timeless. “Hands Dirty,” perhaps the most understated track on the project, abandons traditional structure for soaring, luminescent harmony. In fact, the project as a whole feels like someone compiled every synonym for “ethereal” and turned it into sound. And that’s what makes it so captivating—Baby Dreamer is less about listening and more about being. Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and let it unfold within you.

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