Gah, has it really been 2 1/2 months since my last post? I really didn't mean to disappear, but life got in the way and I had some things to take care of. Plus my computer has recently died on me so that's been fun.
Anyways, I have wanted to post about this exciting news for a while now and share it with you in case you haven't heard! My favorite boys from Birmingham, England are back and sounding as fresh and fantastic as they ever have. Teaming up with producer Mark Ronson for the second time in a row, along with some help from long time friend Nile Rodgers of Chic, Duran Duran are set to release their 14th studio album, Paper Gods, this September via Warner Bros. Records. The album features guests such as Janelle Monae, former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante, and a surprising appearance by Lindsay Lohan, which should be interesting to hear.
Paper Gods is willbe released in four formats including a deluxe edition with bonus tracks and a deluxe LP box set so there will be a little something for all Duranies to add to their collections. The first single, "Pressure Off", was released a few weeks ago and has that familiar Mark Ronson "Uptown Funk"/"Girls on Film" vibe going for it. The track also features guests previously mentioned guests Nile Rodgers and Janelle Monae. This song is sure to get added into your workout mix. How can you not want to get moving once you hear it? I loved what Ronson did with All You Need is Now so I really can't wait to hear what he does for this album with these lovely lads. Although Duran Duran is on a small tour now, there has been no dates mentioned of a larger scale tour once the album is released so here's to hoping for a stop in Houston.
Some other things...I'll be posting about a few things, some of which are non-music related in a sort, in the coming weeks. I will be going to New Orleans in a few weeks and plan to share tidbits of that trip as well as some upcoming movies that I am looking forward to. For the first time in a long time, I don't have any upcoming concerts planned for a while. I am hoping to catch my friend Jonah Smith's new band The Azalea Project next week when they stop here. Beach House is making a stop in Houston in October as is Garbage so there will be plenty to share from those shows and I will be back next week with more "My Music Monday" posts. Hope everyone is having a fabulous summer so far! Stay cool my friends!
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