Jackson Dean and Laci Kaye Booth Deliver Raw Late-Night Energy on “The Moon And The Wolf”

There’s a specific kind of quiet that only happens long after midnight—the kind where your head gets a little too loud and everything feels a bit more intense. Jackson Dean hits right on that feeling in his single “The Moon And The Wolf” featuring Laci Kaye Booth.

Released through Blue Highway Records, the track leans into a darker, more atmospheric sound that feels tailored for back roads and late hours.

What to Know About “The Moon And The Wolf”

• Artists: Jackson Dean feat. Laci Kaye Booth

• Release Date: September 2, 2026

• Record Label: Blue Highway Records

• Songwriters: Luke Dick, Jessie Jo Dillon, Chris Tompkins

• Next Up: Featured on the upcoming deluxe project Magnolia Sage (In Full Bloom), out October 9, 2026

Behind the Sound: Guitars, Synths, and Intimate Harmonies

Penning a track with heavyweights like Luke Dick, Jessie Jo Dillon, and Chris Tompkins usually guarantees sharp storytelling, but the production choices here really sell the mood.

Rather than overloading the mix, the production relies on simple, effective layers:

• Dry, Staccato Electric Guitars: A steady, grounded riff that sets an understated beat.

• A Subtle Synth Bridge: An unexpected electronic touch that lifts the song out of standard arrangement patterns.

• Fading Vocal Outro: A lingering vocal tail at the end that plays off the song’s central wolf motif.

Laci Kaye Booth’s soft, airy delivery provides a natural contrast to Dean’s raspy tone. Together, their voices trade lines in a way that leaves the story open: it feels like a quiet conversation between two people up late, or maybe just someone wrestling with their own thoughts in the dark.

“It’s a space where you’re almost suspended — and it’s so alive and so real, even though obviously you can’t stay there… But it’s a space where all the emotions come out, and it’s powerful.”

— Jackson Dean

What’s Coming Next: Magnolia Sage (In Full Bloom)

“The Moon And The Wolf” serves as the lead preview for Dean’s expanded album, Magnolia Sage (In Full Bloom), scheduled for October 9, 2026.

The deluxe edition adds four new tracks to the original project:

1. “The Moon And The Wolf” (feat. Laci Kaye Booth)

2. “Wildfire (Afterburn)” (Unplugged)

3. “Blacktop Blues” (Live in Colorado)

4. “Hey Mississippi” (Live in London)

Where to Listen & Tour Details

Dean will be taking these songs on the road for the Magnolia Sage Tour, stopping at small venues and classic halls throughout the fall.