Imaginal Disk

Imaginal Disk is the stunning sophomore album from L.A.-based synth‑pop duo Magdalena Bay, released August 23, 2024 via Mom+Pop Music. Entirely written and produced by Mica Tenenbaum and Matthew Lewin, the 15‑track concept album follows a protagonist named True, who undergoes a consciousness upgrade via a compact‑disc–shaped “imaginal disk” implanted in her forehead—but ultimately rejects it and embarks on a journey to rediscover what it means to be human.

Blending synth‑pop, dance‑pop, electronic rock, disco, shoegaze, and prog‑pop, the album pairs futuristic production with intensely personal storytelling. From hypnotic singles like “Death & Romance” and “Image” to immersive interludes and climactic closing track “The Ballad of Matt & Mica,” Imaginal Disk builds a surreal, sci‑fi soundscape that explores themes of metamorphosis, identity, and self‑actualization.

Led by Tenenbaum’s ethereal vocals and Lewin’s maximalist, internet‑inflected textures, the album is simultaneously celebratory and introspective—an emotionally charged pop record that doubles as speculative storytelling.