Magdalena Bay are bringing their dreamy synth-pop to The Anthem on Oct. 25, and it’s has potential to be one of the season’s most exciting shows. The Los Angeles-native duo of Mica Tenenbaum and Matthew Lewin have gained a reputation for turning nostalgic Y2K sounds into something futuristic and fresh. With music that mixes glossy pop hooks with experimental electronic sounds, Magdalena Bay has made a name for themselves as one of the most exciting acts of the 2020’s.
This stop in D.C. is part of their Imaginal Mystery Tour, supporting their most recent LP “Imaginal Disk”. Magdalena Bay’s performances are known for being immersive and colorful, transforming the stage into a glowing, virtual-dream environment that blurs the line between a concert and a digital art show. “We love extending the world of our music past sound into videos or a website or graphics or whatever it might be,” Tenenbaum has said. Fans can expect a setlist full of shimmering synths, hypnotic beats, and surreal visuals that blend internet-era weirdness with bubbly pop–after all, Magdalena Bay claims that visuals and “world-building” are an essential part of their work.
The Anthem’s massive sound system and striking visuals make it the perfect space for Magdalena Bay’s universe to come to life. Whether you’ve been following them since their early work or you’re just discovering their music, this show promises an experience that’s hard to find anywhere else.
Tickets to see Magdalena Bay are still available here. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show is slated to start at 8:00 p.m. Indie artist Oxis is opening.