Oh joy, another remix album to add to the never-ending pile of rehashed goodness. Duran Duran, the band that refuses to let the 80s die, has announced a brand new remix album, Free To Love: Hot Star Remixes, because apparently retirement is just a suggestion. Fresh from the release of their acclaimed new single Free To Love featuring the legendary Nile Rodgers, the band has decided to give the track a makeover, courtesy of some of the most exciting names in contemporary dance music. Because who doesn’t love a good remix, right?
The Remix Revolution
The iconic Trixie Mattel is one of many who have put their own spin on the original, reworking the track in typically dazzling fashion to amplify the song’s sense of liberation and dancefloor escapism. Because what’s a remix without a little bit of sparkle and a whole lot of disco? The full Free To Love: Hot Star Remixes collection showcases an eclectic lineup of artists and producers from across the worlds of disco, house, club culture, and electronic music, each bringing a distinctive perspective to one of Duran Duran’s most uplifting recent singles.
The full remix package includes a plethora of remixes, because one can never have too many, right? From the Horse Meat Disco Remix to the Trixie Mattel Remix, there’s something for everyone who wants to dance and believe in a positive future. And if you’re feeling extra special, you can even get your hands on a physical copy of the collection, which will be released on vinyl, CD, and cassette later this summer. Because who doesn’t love a good collector’s item?
The Physical Release
The project will also be released physically, because sometimes you just need to hold the music in your hands. A standalone 7″ vinyl will also be issued, featuring the original version of Free To Love alongside an exclusive instrumental. And if you’re feeling extra fancy, you can even get your hands on the full-length physical editions, which will include two exclusive bonus remixes of Free To Love – by Duran Duran, available only on the vinyl, CD, and cassette formats. Because exclusivity is everything, darling.
Mix And Match
Nick Rhodes reflects on the project, saying that sometimes a song simply demands remixes, and you have no choice but to obey. And obey they did, collaborating with some of the best contemporary remixers out there. It was a leap of faith, but the results are thrilling. The original track, Free To Love, is an anthem for everyone who believes in the real values that every single person deserves in life: freedom and love. And the remixes are designed to be inclusive, with something for everyone who wants to dance and believe in a positive future.
Live Dates
The announcement follows news that Duran Duran will headline BST Hyde Park on 5 July 2026, alongside special guests Scissor Sisters, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, and Groove Armada. And if that’s not enough, the band will also embark on their first UK arena tour in three years, taking place in October. The run will include dates at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro, Belfast’s SSE Arena, Birmingham’s Utilita Arena, Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena, and Leeds’ First Direct Arena. Because the farewell tour count has officially entered scientific notation, and Duran Duran is still going strong. Pre-save the Free To Love: Hot Star Remixes, and get ready to dance the night away with Duran Duran. Somewhere, a record label executive felt a disturbance in the royalties, and the remaster economy remains undefeated.
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