The new Secret Cover from THIS MAD DESIRE, Dancing Queen ft. Jessica Magoch, is now available to listen to and purchase. It will be available on streaming services June 5, 2026.

We've been doing a fair number of cover songs in addition to my originals and it was a real pleasure to work with everyone on this. Jessica really nailed the vocal. In general, we were fairly faithful to the original but we've given it a modern veneer and a slightly deeper, more soulful groove (or so I think!).

Get yr groove on and we'll see you on the dancefloor!

Produced by Mackenzie Kristjon and Chris Birkett. Mixed and mastered by Chris Birkett. Lead vocals by Jessica Magoch. Background vocals by Mackenzie Kristjon. Keyboards and bass by Mackenzie Kristjon. Violin by Leslie Dawn Knowles. Drums by Dan Konopka.

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The new album from THIS MAD DESIRE, Passing Lanes of Fate, is also available. Composed over a few years since the Open Hearts Open Minds album, Passing Lanes of Fate explores themes of love and loss, fantasy, politics, John Wayne, Medusa, Valhalla, life and death, and so much more. A great many musicians were involved in writing and creating this including regular collaborators like Dan Konopka (OK Go), Jessica Magoch, and Chris Birkett (producer, Sinead O'Connor's Nothing Compares 2 U as written by Prince).

I have put together a physical book about the making of the album called THIS MAD DESIRE | PASSING LANES OF FATE -The Stories Behind The Songs which provides lyrics, stories, photos, artwork, and bios of all the participants. Click HERE to learn how to get your paws on this instant classic, soon to be the jewel of your bookcase. It also comes with the option to get a FREE digital download of the album.

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Yours in Music,

Mackenzie Kristjon
LIFE IS TOO SHORT. ENJOY IT.