Desire, Johnny Jewel, and MOTHERMARY

Desire is an electronic music based in Portland, Oregon. The group was formed by composer and record producer Johnny Jewel who released them under his label Italians Do It Better. The band also consists of vocalist Megan Louise and percussionist Nat Walker.

Johnny Jewel has been composing for years and has worked with such artists as Farah, Appaloosa, and DJ Mike Simonetti in addition to Desire. Desire has had their single "Under Your Spell" appear in the soundtrack of the 2011 neo-thriller film "Drive" with Ryan Gosling. Johnny Jewel, the label owner and band member, is also collaborating and composing some music for Ryan Gosling's directorial debut "How To Catch A Monster" in 2012.

Desire has even had songs sampled by major artist Kid Cudi who used their single "Under Your Spell" in his 2012 song "Teleport 2 Me, Jamie". Their performance contains a hearty dose of nostalgic throwback to the 80's electronic era with it's synthesized solo's and love related lyrical ballads. Megan Louise is a charming performer to see sing live who captivates with her moving vocal melody backed by the synth and percussion of Johnny Jewel and Nat Walker.

Desire employ's stage tactics in their live shows such as mood enhancing lighting and dramatic attire with classic looks and sequins that make it feel as if your at a disco in 1980.