Magdalena Bay – Imaginal Disk (Vinyl 2LP)
$68.00
Magdalena Bay, the Los Angeles-based duo of Mica Tenenbaum and Matthew Lewin, create magical pop music that floats in the ether of our collective social cosmos. While they call California home, their essence lies in the clouds, emitting unique yet familiar frequencies of synthesized nostalgia, kitschy catchiness, and warped neo-hooks. Suited for the times, Magdalena Bay blends the known and felt with innovative sonic landscapes.
Tenenbaum and Lewin met as teenagers in a Miami high school music program. Tenenbaum, who moved from Buenos Aires to Florida at age one, and Lewin, a guitar shredder influenced by his dad’s prog and concept rock records, quickly recognized their kindred spirits. They formed a prog band called Tabula Rasa and began a romance. Both were skilled musicians; Tenenbaum a pianist and singer, and Lewin self-taught in production and music theory. Despite attending different colleges, they maintained their band, traveling hours to rehearse before realizing two things: their relationship was undeniable, and prog rock wasn’t resonating with young audiences.
Shifting their focus to pop, they explored its craft, leading to the creation of Magdalena Bay. They learned the complexities of pop writing and production, striving to create something interesting within the genre. Describing their music broadly as “pop,” they released several EPs and singles before debuting their album, “Mercurial World,” in 2021. Praised for its melodic hooks and meticulous production, it was often labeled as “synth-pop.”
Their success is reflected in streaming numbers, social media followers, and festival appearances. Magdalena Bay’s stylized online aesthetic complements their music, creating a cohesive artistic vision. Tenenbaum says, “We love extending the world of our music past sound into videos or graphics.” Lewin adds, “We’re trying to create an atmosphere or an emotional quality with it.” This integrated approach, termed “world-building,” is central to their artistry.
Side A:
- She Looked Like Me!
- Killing Time
- True Blue Interlude
- Image
Side B:
- Death & Romance
- Fear, Sex
- Vampire in the Corner
- Watching T.V.
Side C:
- Tunnel Vision
- Love Is Everywhere
- Feeling DiskInserted?
- That’s My Floor
Side D:
- Cry for Me
- Angel on a Satellite
- The Ballad of Matt & Mica
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