Duran Duran announces new album release ‘Future Past’ for October
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Duran Duran's highly anticipated 15th studio album, FUTURE PAST, is ready for global release on October 22 via TAPE MODERN for BMG. Producers Erol Alkan, Giorgio Moroder, and sound engineer Mark Ronson are the masterminds that brought the project to fruition. Special musical guests include Graham Coxon of Blur on guitar, Bowie’s former pianist Mike Garson, and guest vocals from Lykke Li.
The Single
Today, Duran Duran released their brand new single, ‘INVISIBLE,’ with accompanying music video. It is the first single to come from FUTURE PAST, produced by Erol Alkan and Duran Duran and mixed by Mark ‘Spike’ Stent. An Artificial Intelligence created the official music video (A.I.) called Huxley and comes out ahead of the band’s worldwide exclusive televised performance of the track, set to air live from London on the 2021 Billboard Music Awards, on Sunday, May 23 on NBC in North America.
What the Duranis Have to Say
Duran Duran’s co-founder and keyboardist, Nick Rhodes, said: “Sonic architecture has always been incredibly important to Duran Duran. I think, with “INVISIBLE,” we have managed to carve the sculpture the way we wanted it. Sonically, it’s a very unusual piece of music. I think when you merge all the instruments, it creates an overall sound that perhaps you haven’t heard before.”
Lead singer Simon Le Bon also reveals: “When we first went into the studio in late 2018, I was trying to persuade the guys that all we needed to do was write two or three tracks for an E.P. Four days later, with the nucleus of 25 plus strong songs in the can, that all deserved development, I realized we’d be in it for the long haul, but that was before COVID. So here we are in 2021 with our 15th studio album, FUTURE PAST, straining at the leash; music by Duran Duran with Graham Coxon, Lykke Li, Mike Garson, Erol Alkan, Mark Ronson, Giorgio Moroder (for God’s sake!). I’m not saying it’s epic, but well, yes, I am. We open with the song ‘INVISIBLE,’ which began as a story about a one-sided relationship but grew into something much bigger because “a voiceless crowd isn’t backing down.” John and Roger’s rhythm track is mountainous; Nick’s melodies twist and soar; Graham’s guitar is a knife. It feels exactly right for right now.”
Audio is Key
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Both entered into an extraordinary creative collaboration, and first of its kind, to provide fans an entirely new and immersive way to listen to their songs. The first release from this collaboration will be their new single ‘INVISIBLE.’ This will be followed by 360 mixes of their upcoming album FUTURE PAST, together with new 360 versions of their back catalog.
360 Reality Audio is on supported streaming services Amazon Music H.D., TIDAL HiFi, and Deezer HiFi. The official video for ‘INVISIBLE’ also features a simulated 360 Reality Audio Experience where fans can immerse themselves in the music with any pair of headphones.
“As a band, we’ve always looked to new technology for a way to enhance our sound. The Sony 360 system brings a new and different dimension to the tracks.” Nick Rhodes explains.
FUTURE PAST will be available on all digital platforms, as well as the standard CD, a limited edition Deluxe hardback book CD format will be available featuring three additional tracks. The album will also be available on colored vinyl. The official album store will offer exclusive vinyl, and cassette formats with limited edition signed prints—pre-Order FUTURE PAST.
‘INVISIBLE’ is out everywhere now.
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