Desire

The Canadian electronic band Desire, currently based in Palm Springs, creates synthpop where film, fashion, and fantasy converge on the dance floor. On stage, singer Megan Louise shines with her French and English vocals, complemented by the Italo, disco noir, and synth wave sounds of composer Johnny Jewel (known from Chromatics, Glass Candy, and Twin Peaks). Desire gained worldwide fame with their hit ‘Under Your Spell,’ which played a prominent role in the neo noir film Drive from 2011 and was heard during catwalk shows of fashion houses such as Dior and Chanel. The band delivers a total sensory experience on stage, with performances that are visually and audibly impressive. In October, their new album will be released, and at the end of the year, they will tour Europe with a headline tour, which includes a stop in Utrecht.

Support: Johnny Jewel
Johnny Jewel (real name: John Padgett) is an American music producer, composer, and artist. As a multi-instrumentalist, he stands out for his love of vintage analog equipment and his impressive career, having been making, producing, and releasing music since the mid-nineties. His appearance at EKKO is the ultimate chance to see one of the big names in American synthpop live in action. Later in the evening, you’ll also see him perform as part of Desire. You couldn’t wish for a better Johnny Jewel experience!

Support: Orion
Orion brings Cybernetic Noir to the Italians Do It Better family. Inspired by Cyberpunk and Giallo films, Orion explores their love of Italo Disco through the lens of a Dystopian Fantasia.