Getting ready for the Rum Runner party a few weeks ago, I started talking to Big Leo from Italy about some of his Duran Duran remix work and he graciously sent me some for my set. Anyone who follows him on Twitter (@leonardo_zardi) knows he has a heart of gold and he is a massive… Continue reading Daily Duranie Interview: Big Leo
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Nancy Boys & Cherry Barbarellas
Had I never discovered Duran Duran, I probably would have never seen Jane Fonda in Barbarella (1968). So, when I read that the sci-fi film Cherry 2000 (1987) inspired the band’s “Electric Barbarella” video, I set out to find the film. Hoping to find an 80s slice of futuristic fun, I spent the money and… Continue reading Nancy Boys & Cherry Barbarellas
Rank: The Cure
With set lists extending past the thirty song mark and the rarest of songs appearing out of the fog on any given night, The Cure has never taken the easy road with their legacy and their fans cherish the dedication. The immense influence of The Cure creeps into so many different styles of popular music,… Continue reading Rank: The Cure
Only After Dark – A Rum Runner Celebration
Short blog today as I get ready for a busy few days. Tomorrow, I celebrate another 365 days as a Planet Earthling (I can’t seem to catch-up to Rhonda though!). Friday, I will be doing another online DJ show that celebrates Duran Duran AND the music of the Rum Runner which inspired the Fab Five.… Continue reading Only After Dark – A Rum Runner Celebration
(Reach Up For The) Astronaut
The arrival of the missing Duran Duran albums on Spotify was welcome, if not necessarily important, news. While most, if not all of us, own the albums, I’ll be the first to admit that I use Spotify in the car when I don’t have time to grab a few CDs. Having an album like Astronaut… Continue reading (Reach Up For The) Astronaut
On Location: New Moon On Monday
In January of 1984, Duran Duran arrived in Noyers, France with director Brian Grant to film their video for “New Moon On Monday”. Throughout the years, the band members have not looked back fondly on the video shoot, mostly remembering the freezing temperatures and how much they drank to stay warm. While the video might… Continue reading On Location: New Moon On Monday
Interview With Annie Zaleski
I remember discovering the 33 1/3 book series years ago and how thrilled I was. If you haven’t read any of the books to date, each one focuses on an individual album. It all started with Dusty In Memphis and the series has covered everyone from ABBA to Public Enemy. What makes each one so… Continue reading Interview With Annie Zaleski
Out Of Order
When Duran Duran was out of order for a bit in the mid-80s, the band members stretched their wings in two wonderfully different side-projects before getting the band back together less one lad. Andy Taylor’s solo debut album still sounds pretty great and I’ll defend his importance to Duran Duran’s sound until my dying breath.… Continue reading Out Of Order
Why Don’t They Drop The Bomb?
“We want to be the band to dance to when the bomb drops.” Simon LeBon One of my recent Lost 80s albums featured here at Daily Duranie was the brilliant Sleep Convention by Trees. You can read more about the album and the haunting ode to nuclear war “Red Car” here. After a few more listens… Continue reading Why Don’t They Drop The Bomb?
Boy Panic!
Before visiting England last week, I made several mental notes of Duran Duran historical sites to visit (ok, I made an entire Google map of places). I assumed Nick, and perhaps Simon, would be in town and I fancied I’d bump into them if I walked around enough. Turns out, London is a large city… Continue reading Boy Panic!