‘A Little Lucky’ by Milk & Bone Is A Mesmerizing Whirlwind
From the first hypnotizing vocals and racing synth beats of the opening track, Milk & Bone put you under their spell, introducing you to a world where having a crush is exciting, you can dance under neon lights all night long, get a little carried away, and rejoice in taking life less seriously. Collaborating with electro-funk duo Chromeo, Milk & Bone find a satisfying sonic blend of classic disco beats and modern takes on dance-pop melodies.
“Hoops” Official Music Video Directed by Nas Bogado
Against a backdrop of whirling, electronic instrumentals, and addictive drum beats, ‘A Little Lucky’ takes you through a mesmerizing, rainbow-colored rollercoaster in slow motion as you get lost in between the silly delusion that accompanies a crush, the rising heat of mutual physical attraction, and the inevitable sliver of self-doubt that creeps in as the initial sparks begin to slowly dim.
Milk & Bone set the scene in a place we are all too familiar with—the precipice of reality and feeding into our delusions, all because we recognize the slightest bit of attraction to someone. We can call it embarrassing and talk ourselves into believing we don’t feel a certain type of way, but the truth is, we don’t want to deny the fluttering wings of the butterflies we feel. We want to release them, and by doing so set ourselves free as well. “Hoops” captures the giddy feelings that consume us during the early stages of having a crush, when we’ll do just about anything to catch their attention—lie about liking certain bands or foods, just to impress someone and come across as cool: “But it won't be long / ’Til I dress up for something / Justify all my shopping.”
Even if we can already see ourselves looking back and wondering what in the world we were thinking, our heart takes over and we lose all reason and control. We begin to thrive off of the thinnest slivers of affection and flirtation, reading too far into those slight glances from across the room and the perfectly-timed text messages we convince ourselves must be fate. Fully aware, we allow the power of delusion to propel us further down the rabbit hole until we eventually and inevitably smack head-first into reality: “Don't know how to play by the rules / Never know how to act right / Always send the wrong text back / Thought I was mysteriously cool / Turns out I'm just a nerd.”
“Blossom Tree” Official Music Video Directed by Nas Bogado
“Bloodshot” keeps the groovy atmosphere alive, adding more airy and spinning drum and synth instrumentals that allow listeners to escape into a spacey, care-free and loopy euphoria, much like how the first hints of physical attraction bubble over and we surrender to instinct: “Tune your heart to mine / Undress me with your teeth / ‘Cause I'm feeling a little lucky.” This time, Milk & Bone hide no self-doubt and hints of embarrassment or shame for how they feel. Light and sappy instrumentals spin as the track continues, allowing listeners to melt and tune everything else out: “Hand in hand in the dark / Lipstick on your shirt / Let me know if you're sure / Tell me I'm the only one to understand / The rules of your little game.”
‘A Little Lucky’ dives into a murky pool of emotion that only grows deeper and more complex as a relationship continues. On “Halfmoon,” a nostalgic mix of 90s-inspired synth-pop and classic 80s dance-pop brings together an addictive and yearning beat about having the upper hand in a relationship: “I’m not the reason why you’re so alone / Keep playing mind games see what happens next, mm / I got the high hand, I choose what is best.” “Halfmoon” is in part, a self-love anthem and an acceptance of the fact that to love requires letting your guard down: “Under a half-lit moon I took a leap of faith / I said I’d be back soon packing my past away / Never know never know when life could hit back, back.”
A deep dance-pop beat brings the EP to a satisfying conclusion. Comforted by eager and velvety vocals, “Blossom Tree” expands on the electro-pop and 90s-inspired retro funk instrumentals used throughout each track. After a fleeting whirlwind of emotional highs and lows, fueled in part by natural instinct, “Blossom Tree” allows reality to enter the equation. Acknowledging what has passed, Milk & Bone offer listeners a reminder that there is something to learn from any relationship, no matter the outcome or how brutal the lesson.
‘A Little Lucky’ inspires listeners to embrace whatever emotions they feel and to feel them deeply, but at the same time, to never lose sight of who they are: “Who said I’d come undone / I am the eagle (VVS and bottles) / A gem inside a stone.” We can have fun and express ourselves however we please, but in the face of falling in love, we must remember that those feelings come from within us before anyone else.
