MAGDALENA BAY

Written By Lu Cereseto

Magdalena Bay is an avant-pop duo formed by Mica Tenenbaum and Matthew Lewin, who first met as high school students at LIVE! Modern School of Music in Miami. Their early collaboration began in a school prog-rock band before evolving into the cohesive creative universe they lead today.

Genre-Defying Sound & Visual Universe

  • They infuse their music with dreamy synth-pop, vaporwave-flavored psychedelia, and internet-born surrealism—developing a full audio-visual world through DIY music videos, tongue-in-cheek TikToks, and surreal Twitch streams.

  • Their origin story is rooted in friendship and creative synergy, grounded in their early days playing together at LIVE!

Albums & Conceptual Depth

  • Debut Album: Mercurial World (2021)
    Released on October 8, 2021, via Luminelle Recordings. Written, produced, and recorded entirely by the duo, this 14-track synth-pop and electronic pop record explores themes of time, existence, and digital abstraction. Accompanied by singles like "Chaeri," "Secrets (Your Fire)," "You Lose!," and "Hysterical Us," each paired with visually inventive videos blending retro and Y2K aesthetics.

  • Sophomore Album: Imaginal Disk (2024)
    Released August 23, 2024, via Mom + Pop Music. A high-concept synth-pop, dance-pop, and electronic rock album centered on the fictional character True. The narrative explores consciousness and identity through the metaphor of implanted "Imaginal Disks" and self-discovery.
    Supported by singles “Death & Romance,” “Image,” “Tunnel Vision,” and “That’s My Floor,” and received critical acclaim for its ambitious soundscapes and storytelling.

Live Performances & Tours

  • They launched the Imaginal Mystery Tour starting in September 2024, spanning North America, Europe, and Australia—bringing immersive live experiences centered around the Imaginal Disk narrative.

Creative Independence & Vision

  • Magdalena Bay maintains full artistic autonomy—handling songwriting, production, visuals, live direction, and digital engagement themselves. Their DIY spirit extends into meticulously curated aesthetics and internet humor.

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