Tell me your fandom story. When did you become a fan? Why? What drew you to the band? I grew up listening to a lot of music and watching music videos. My taste in music runs from rock to classical, but I lean heavily on sub-genres including post-punk, new wave, hip hop, edm, and metal.… Continue reading July Fan of the Month: Tracey
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.
May Fan of the Month: Neilio
When did you become a fan? I became a fan in 1982. Why? What drew you to the band? It was hearing Hungry Like the Wolf and later seeing the video. What I particularly liked was the Jean-Michel Jarresque synth line, which runs through the song. How do you participate in the fandom? What do you… Continue reading May Fan of the Month: Neilio
April Fan of the Month: KC!
I became a fan in 1984 when I was 14 years old. I was introduced to the band by my friend, Amy. I would spend the night at her house and we would play music and watch MTV all night long. She played Seven and the Ragged Tiger and I saw the video for The Reflex… Continue reading April Fan of the Month: KC!
Happy Last Year
By Kelly (Originally posted on December 31, 2016 on Durandipity) Cancer. It is something ugly that I dealt with in 2014. But that was then and this is now. When the big C hit me in January 2014, there was still a Happy New Year Balloon dancing around the house, all cheery and colorful. When… Continue reading Happy Last Year
Duran Duran Sits Firmly at #4
By Heidi What does Duran Duran mean to me? The quick answer to this question would be ‘everything’. Period. But wait a minute. That’s not exactly true. Though Duran Duran has been a constant in my life since 1984, they do not mean everything to me. If I ranked what’s most important to me, Duran… Continue reading Duran Duran Sits Firmly at #4
April Survey: Which Song Do You Like Better?
The winner from March: Anniversary
Show Me Who I Wanna Be
Time for me to give an update, I think. It has been awhile since you all heard from me. Maybe that’s a good thing. Maybe it’s not. Nonetheless, I thought I would share some personal updates, talk about the blog a little as well as my fandom and where I hope I’m headed. If You… Continue reading Show Me Who I Wanna Be
Fan of the Month March 2022: Arcadia Le Bon
Your Fandom Story My story goes like this: I first heard of them when the song “Hungry Like the Wolf” came out in my teens in the early 80s. What drew me to the song and the video was it was nothing I had ever seen or heard before as it had a “Raiders Of… Continue reading Fan of the Month March 2022: Arcadia Le Bon
CD Signing: I “playfully punched” Simon
By Larry This is a story that I never get tired of telling. Back in April of 1995, Duran Duran was having an in-store CD signing event to promote their newly released album, Thank You. At the time, I was selling advertising for a South Beach fashion magazine named, Season. I was also doing some… Continue reading CD Signing: I “playfully punched” Simon
Give It All Up: Sublime
By Heidi Heavens, this is a sublime song. There is something celestial about Give It All Up. Not only does the lyrics point to this with its manyreferences to the universe, but the instruments also refer to space. These I believe we are to understand metaphorically. The beginning sounds like static noise which makes me… Continue reading Give It All Up: Sublime