Author: Daily Duranie

Once upon a time, there were two Duran Duran fans. One named Amanda, the other named Rhonda. Over many vodka tonics, they would laugh about the idea of one day writing a book about their fan experiences. While that manuscript is still being composed...Rhonda thought they should write a blog. (What was she THINKING?!) Lo and behold: The Daily Duranie was born.

In Review: Success

Well, since we survived last week and “911 is a Joke”, we’re moving on (thankfully) to this week and “Success”. The song was originally written by Iggy Pop, music composed by none other than David Bowie and guitarist Ricky Gardiner. Iggy Pop released the song as his only single from the 1977 album, Lust for… Continue reading In Review: Success

The week in DD History January 24-30, 2021

Twenty-four years ago this weekend, I brought a newborn daughter home from the hospital. So, this week is a special one for me, but what about Duran Duran? What notable things have occurred for them during this week in their history? January 24 Played at the Budokan in Tokyo, Japan (1984) Simon recorded the final… Continue reading The week in DD History January 24-30, 2021

Vodka Friday: Duran, Their Perception of Fans and the Latest Katy Kafe

I’m not sure how exactly to describe this week’s Vodka Friday. We discussed some key pieces of information from the latest Katy Kafe and the news that John shared on there, including the album release dates (or lack thereof), anthologies and more. This leads to a bigger discussion about the connection the band has or… Continue reading Vodka Friday: Duran, Their Perception of Fans and the Latest Katy Kafe

Let’s talk about that Katy Kafe!

So, there was a January Katy Kafe recently, and our favorite bass player was the special guest! Rather than just type my thoughts like a normal person, I decided to try doing a video and unleashing the (incredibly) few video editing skills I’ve been working on lately. You know what they don’t tell you about… Continue reading Let’s talk about that Katy Kafe!

You never know who you’ll run into!

Hello dear readers! Today has been quite the day on the Rivera homestead. First, our power went out for a brief period this morning, and now, we’re surviving with no internet. Thank goodness for cellular data and hotspots. As a result, the previously planned blog isn’t happening today. Thankfully, we have had a reader step… Continue reading You never know who you’ll run into!

In Review: 911 is a Joke

Yes, we’ve reached this infamous point on the Thank You album. Truthfully, we approach the song with a fair amount of concern. The much maligned cover couldn’t possibly be that bad, could it? The song was originally recorded by Public Enemy, and appeared on their third album, Fear of a Black Planet, in 1990. It… Continue reading In Review: 911 is a Joke

This Week in DD History: January 17 to January 23

I don’t know about the rest of you but I have been looking forward to this week for what seems like forever. I am hoping this is when the tide will turn towards a more positive future; one filled with family, friends and fun. Anyway, did this particular week render any amazing Duran moments throughout… Continue reading This Week in DD History: January 17 to January 23

It Takes a Village

Today is Saturday, which means it’s time for that little column we call Random Fandom! When we first began doing this, I had a hard time figuring out what to write or share. I didn’t necessarily collect concert memes or fandom pictures. Happy to say, the process is getting easier now, and I found a… Continue reading It Takes a Village