Desire, “Summer Skin”
You know what you're getting with Desire. Together, Montreal vocalist singer Megan Louise and former Chromatics leader Johnny Jewel make shimmery, whispery, glamorous synthpop. They've been doing it ever since their self-titled debut came out in 2009. Desire haven't exactly been the most prolific act over the years, but they released their album Games People Play last year, and they're already planning on following it with another LP this year. The post Desire – “Summer Skin” appeared first on Stereogum .
You know what you're getting with Desire. Together, Montreal vocalist singer Megan Louise and former Chromatics leader Johnny Jewel make shimmery, whispery, glamorous synthpop. They've been doing it ever since their self-titled debut came out in 2009. Desire haven't exactly been the most prolific act over the years, but they released their album Games People Play last year, and they're already planning on following it with another LP this year.
Desire claim that they've got a new album called Physical ready to drop later in 2026. They've haven't given us a release date or any proper details yet, but they do have a new single. "Summer Skin" has the same neon-smeared atmosphere as plenty of past Desire tracks, but this one is a little bolder and bouncier than usual. As the title and cover art imply, you can listen to this one during the daytime without breaking the spell. It's got percolating percussion and house pianos, and I hear a hint of Bananarama in Megan Louise's multi-tracked vocals. In a press release, Johnny Jewels says:
"Summer Skin" opens with the sound of light from our nearest star dancing across the water. Yesterday is here to stay...That cyclical motif echoes the past lives we all carry with us, but each day is new & anything is possible. Summer brings us a recurring romantic optimism. Let's celebrate & live in the moment. If the world feels like it's ending...Turn the radio on & dance. Drip Drip...
Below, check out "Summer Skins" and the dates for the UK/European tour that Desire just announced.
TOUR DATES: 11/15 - Prague, Czech Republic @ Bike Jesus 11/17 - Copenhagen, Denmark @ Hotel Cecil 11/18 - Berlin, Germany @ Frannz Club 11/20 - Groningen, Netherlands @ Simplon Poppodium 11/21 - Rotterdam, Netherlands @ Rotown 11/23 - Brussels, Belgium @ Beursschouwburg 11/24 - Lille, France @ La Grand Mix 11/25 - London, UK @ Colour Factory 11/27 - Manchester, UK @ White Hotel 11/28 - Glasgow, UK @ Stereo 11/30 - Paris, France @ Petit Bain 12/01 - Grenoble, France @ L'Ampérage 12/02 - Bern, Switzerland @ Dachstock 12/04 - Ravenna, Italy @ Bronson 12/05 - Rome, Italy @ Monk 12/08 - Zagreb, Croatia @ Mochvara 12/09 - Belgrade, Serbia @ Zappa Baza
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