DESIRE - GAMES PEOPLE PLAY - ITALIANS DO IT BETTER

Dream pop for the broken heart.

Desire is a moody electronic duo formed in Montreal and currently working out of their studio in Los Angeles. On stage, vocalist Megan Louise pivots between French and English, joined by keyboardist and producer Johnny Jewel (Twin Peaks, Chromatics, Glass Candy).

As the flagship artist of the influential record label Italians Do It Better, Desire has scored runway shows for Versace, Fendi, Dior, Chanel, and Bottega Veneta, as well as composed music for films by Nicolas Refn, David Lynch, and Ryan Gosling. The group gained worldwide recognition with their hit song "Under Your Spell", which was prominently featured in Refn’s neon-noir masterpiece Drive.

Following collaborations with Diplo, Guy Gerber, Omar S, Oliver, Seth Troxler, and Maceo Plex, Desire returned with their highly anticipated new album Games People Play (2025). Featuring the hypnotic single "The Judge" and the fierce, big-room club anthem "Dream Girl", the album explores themes of love, power, and self-reflection through their signature cinematic synth-pop lens.

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About the album:

Desire unveils Games People Play, an eclectic labyrinth of love, power, & deception where every move counts. Out March 21, the 21 track album unfolds like a game of chess—Desire as the queen, fate as the dealer, & love as the ultimate wager. Set against Johnny Jewel's signature cinematic curtain, the record guides players through a shadowy dance floor where strategy & surrender blur. In this world of passion, the line between predator & prey is razor-thin, & every lover is a contender on heartbreak's edge. Checkmate is inevitable—but who will make the final move?

"Games People Play is a conceptual double album with two records inside one. It's half Dancefloor Pop & half Film Noir. 21 songs recorded in the Key of Love. On the boulevard of broken dreams...She dares to roll the dice one more time..."

Desire