Duran Duran English rock band announce new album

PanARMENIAN.Net - Duran Duran have announced that they will be releasing a new album this September via Warner Bros. Records, and it will feature contributions from the likes of John Frusciante, Nile Rodgers and Mark Ronson, Gigwise reports.

The band have just completed working on the LP, which was recorded in London. The as-of-yet untitled 14th studio album has been produced by Nile Rodgers, Mark Ronson and Mr. Hudson.

Duran Duran previously worked with Rodgers on their track ‘The Wild Boys’, and he also remixed of their first worldwide No. 1 single, ‘The Reflex.’ Rodgers also produced their multi-platinum 1986 album, Notorious. Ronson produced Duran Duran’s most recent studio album, 2010’s All You Need Is Now.

The first single, ‘Pressure Off’, is set to showcase vocals from Janelle Monáe, while John Frusciante and Kiesza are also set to make appearances.

Speaking of signing Duran Duran, Warner Bros. Records President Dan McCarroll said: "I am thrilled to welcome Duran Duran into the Warner Bros. family. This is an iconic, enduring band that continues to make brilliant, timeless pop music. The combination of Duran Duran, Nile Rodgers, Mark Ronson and Mr Hudson is a dream team, and the songs they have created together for this new record are as fresh and compelling as anything in the band's long career.”