Magdalena Bay
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Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California
Genres
  • Synth-pop
  • electropop
  • indie pop
Years active2016 (2016)–present
LabelsLuminelle Recordings
Associated acts
  • Kero Kero Bonito
  • Jordana (musician)
Websitemagdalenabaymusic.com
MembersMica Tenenbaum
Matthew Levin

Magdalena Bay is an American synth-pop duo from Los Angeles consisting of singer-songwriter Mica Tenenbaum and producer Matthew Levin. They are signed to Luminelle Recordings[1], a label founded by Gorilla vs. Bear's Chris Cantalini. They have been noted for their informational TikTok videos on the music industry[2] and their kitschy DIY visuals.[3][4] They have released three EPs and two mixtapes, called "Mini Mixes," composed primarily of under two minute songs with accompanying homemade green screen music videos. Their debut album Mercurial World will be released on October 8th, 2021 via Luminelle.[5]

History[edit]

Magdalena Bay was formed in 2016 while Tenenbaum and Levin were attending college separately in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Boston, Massachusetts.[6] The pair met as high school students in Miami, Florida and formed a prog rock band as part of an after-school program.[3] The name Magdalena Bay refers not to Magdalena Bay in Mexico but an administrator at Levin's former job.[4]

Prior to cancellation because of the COVID-19 pandemic, they were set to tour with Yumi Zouma and Kero Kero Bonito in 2020.[7] They will tour with George Clanton in 2021.[8]

They have cited Grimes, Chairlift and Charli XCX as influences.[4]

Discography[edit]

EPs[edit]

Title Details
day/pop
  • Released: January 17, 2019
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
night/pop
  • Released: January 17, 2019
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
A Little Rhythm and a Wicked Feeling
  • Released: March 13, 2020
  • Label: Luminelle Recordings
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming, vinyl

Mixtapes[edit]

Title Details
Mini Mix, Vol. 1
  • Released: July 19, 2019
  • Label: Luminelle Recordings
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming, vinyl
Mini Mix, Vol. 2
  • Released: November 20, 2020
  • Label: Luminelle Recordings
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming, vinyl

Singles[edit]

Title Album Label Year
"Neon" night/pop 2018
"Waking Up" day/pop Kitsuné Musique Singles
"The Girls" rowspan=4 rowspan=4
"Ghost" 2019
"Money Lover"
"Only If You Want It"
"Venice" A Little Rhythm and a Wicked Feeling Luminelle Recordings
"Good Intentions"
"Killshot"
"Oh Hell"
"How to Get Physical" 2020
"Airplane"
"Chaeri" Mercurial World 2021
"Secrets (Your Fire)"

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Magdalena Bay". Luminelle Recordings. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  2. ↑ Zhang, Cat. "A Year in Music on TikTok". Pitchfork. Conde Nast. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Fulton, Nick. "Magdalena Bay's uplifting pop is what we need right now". i-D. Vice Media. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Zhang, Cat. "Magdalena Bay Are More Online Than You". Pitchfork. Conde Nast. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  5. ↑ Russell, Scott. "Magdalena Bay Announce Debut Album Mercurial World, Share Lead Single "Chaeri"". Paper Magazine. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  6. ↑ Gibbs, Jessica. "Even From Afar, Magdalena Bay Represents Miami With Its Glistening Pop". Miami New Times. Voice Media Group. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  7. ↑ Grech, Aaron. "Magdalena Bay Announce New Album Mercurial World for October 2021 Release". MXDWN. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  8. ↑ Hatfield, Amanda. "Magdalena Bay announce debut LP, tour dates". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 25 August 2021.

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