Duran Duran back with 14th album, featuring Lindsay Lohan cameo
For their new studio album, band called on friends including Mark Ronson, Nile Rodgers - and Lohan - writes Glenn Gamboa
Duran Duran frontman Simon Le Bon laughs off the idea of the band ever getting credit for the way they brought together electronic dance music and rock. "One thing I've learned is not to worry about getting credit for anything," Le Bon says. "It's all about the moment. It's about the kids who see you play. Those are the things that matter. That's what counts."
And as the band readies their 14th studio album, , for release in September, it's clear they are all about being in the moment, even as hitmakers such as Walk the Moon and Lady Gaga mine their catalogue for inspiration.
"It's been a very exciting year already," says Le Bon, referring to the band's new record deal with Warner to release . "It's made a big difference, too."
Le Bon says the band took their time recording the new album, which resulted in a five-year break between albums, the longest span without new Duran Duran material since they started in 1978. "We were on tour for such a long time for the last album," Le Bon says, explaining the gap. "When we finished, I said, 'I can't face you guys for six months', which is a really good thing to do."
Le Bon, synthesiser whizz Nick Rhodes, bassist John Taylor and drummer Roger Taylor started work on in March 2013, with Mark Ronson, who also produced the band's album.
Ronson started off the sessions but then had to step away to do his own record , which ended up spawning this year's biggest hit so far, . "We wanted to keep going," Le Bon says. "So we hooked up with Mr Hudson, and we really clicked."
