Magdalena Bay - Imaginal Disk

Los Angeles duo Magdalena Bay — Mica Tenenbaum and Matthew Lewin — return with Marginal Disk, a record that perfectly balances kitschy catchiness, synthesized nostalgia, and innovative pop craftsmanship. Floating somewhere between the familiar and the futuristic, the album is a fully realized exploration of modern synth-pop that feels both intimate and expansive.

Tenenbaum and Lewin first met as teenagers in Miami, forming a prog band called Tabula Rasa before discovering their shared love of pop music. With Marginal Disk, they channel their technical skill and deep understanding of production into an album full of warped neo-hooks, lush electronic textures, and meticulous arrangements that reflect both their history and their forward-thinking vision.

Praised for their ability to “world-build” beyond sound — through striking visuals, videos, and online aesthetics — Magdalena Bay’s Marginal Disk continues their exploration of emotional, immersive pop. The result is a record that’s playful, hypnotic, and utterly magnetic, solidifying their place as innovators in modern synth-driven pop music.