Sleepwalker (EP)
| Sleepwalker | ||||
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| Released | 24 September 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2013–2014 | |||
| Studio | Paradise (Los Angeles) | |||
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| Length | 15:06 | |||
| Producer | Fernando Garibay | |||
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| "Sleepwalker" on YouTube | ||||
Sleepwalker (alternatively titled Kylie + Garibay) is the debut extended play (EP) by musical duo Kylie and Garibay, composed of Australian singer-songwriter Kylie Minogue and American record producer Fernando Garibay. In 2013, Minogue began working with Garibay on material intended for her twelfth studio album, Kiss Me Once (2014). However, these songs ultimately went unreleased. Later, at Garibay's home studio in Los Angeles, the duo finished three tracks and wrote a new one titled "Chasing Ghosts". The recording process enlisted MNDR, Peter Wade, and Sterling Fox as co-writers.
Characterized by its experimental blend of electropop and dance, Sleepwalker has garnered praise from music critics for its diverse range of influences. Its lyrics follow a story arc, exploring themes of heartbreak and unrequited love. The EP was released as a free download on SoundCloud on September 24, 2014, coinciding with the start of Minogue's 2014–2015 Kiss Me Once Tour. A William Baker-directed short film, produced for the project, served as the tour's pre-show feature. The positive reception from Minogue's fanbase, who encouraged her to collaborate further with Garibay, led to their second EP, Kylie and Garibay, released in 2015.