Magdalena Bay Drop New Single ‘Ghost’
American pop duo Magdalena Bay, comprised of 22-year-old Mica Tenenbaum (songwriting, vocals) and 23-year-old Matthew Lewin (songwriting, vocals, production), have just unveiled their brand new single Ghost. I am loving the dark electronic atmosphere with awesome synth lines and and absolutely infectious beat.
The smooth vocals soar over the electronic production and the song has a retro pop 80's/90's vibe that is quite captivating. If you are into groovy, upbeat synth-driven music with a dark atmosphere then you will love Ghost. Stream it below!
Speaking about the song Mica said,
We wanted to try something new when we started writing Ghost. We had just finished a string of really bubblegum pop songs. Then, this spooky beat came out of nowhere. The song is darker than our previous releases-- but it’s still fun and totally dancy. To us, Ghost is what would happen if Britney Spears and MGMT collaborated on a track. The lyrics are inspired by the iconic 80’s film Mr. Vampire, which I had just watched in a Chinese film class. The story of a ghost seductress taking over a man’s life really resonated with us.
The duo draws inspiration from retro pop songwriting and contemporary production, bringing retro aesthetics into the contemporary era, mixing 80’s and 90’s music-making and style with contemporary songwriting and production. From Madonna and Britney to Grimes, Charli XCX and beyond, they’re influenced by artists who make fun and clever pop; pop of the past, and pop of the future.