Duran Duran on new music, Wet Leg and their Glastonbury dream | In Conversation

[@anthonydevito]

Can you believe we've lived long enough to see NME be nice to Duran Duran!

[@lizvlx]

rofl true!

[@mogznwaz]

I know! Who’d have thunk?!!

[@kymrakurinskas4025]

Right?!?

[@nocturnalmix]

Totally! I’ve long been frustrated by this false portrayal of them as throw away bubble gum pop suited only for screaming 12 year old girls, not proper musicians, etc.by the music press for years!! Its taken a long long time for music writing influencers (in general) to start to come around having been proven wrong. Their longevity speaks for itself. I just regret that some people don’t ever get to experience the breadth, depth, strength, and ultimately joy of their full catalog. So many amazing impossibly great songs with all kinds of emotional tone that hit you hard if given the chance.

[@anthonydevito]

@@nocturnalmix I also think the younger journalists don't have the 'cultural baggage' of the ones who were Duran's original contemporaries, and they're more able to hear the music for what it is. I've always thought that if Duran had been less overt about wanted to be BIG the music press would have treated them very differently. And of course, if they'd been less good-looking and overtly happy

[@Czechbound]

John Taylors lockdown bass playing tutorials were the best thing I watched during lockdowns. And he's such a nice guy. Simon is a mensch too

[@itsarubiks]

Can confirm, JT is a sweetheart that really cares about the fans. They all are, Simon can be in a mood if you don't respect his space, but if you do you're golden.

[@Czechbound]

@@itsarubiks *I'm* in a mood if you don't respect my space ha ha. So no problem with celebs doing the same. I mean, image 40+ years of being famous. I'd imagine after 6 months it gets old. So no probs with Simon asking people to respect him if he wants a time out from that.

[@itsarubiks]

@@Czechbound oh yeah, for sure. I don't blame him. When it has just been me he has been awesome, when other people are around that don't respect him, not so much

[@kellynurzynski7743]

I watched those too during lockdown and he had just gotten over Covid. I was so happy he recovered and was doing some music. I love how relatable these guys are. I just saw them in concert last week. They were AMAZING.

[@tnt01]

​@@Czechbound100% I do that to strangers and I am not even famous.

[@posthitmusic]

I'm in Love with Duran Duran since 1981

[@davidbenasulin]

Mee too!!:)

[@riggstwenty2]

Ditto !

[@Stacey_LaValley_Lambert]

Same 😍😘

[@mogznwaz]

Me too! ❤

[@amymatos8281]

So sweet, sincere after all these years. Will always be a fan. I'm old now, they're older. It's life and I love them!!

[@sueleslie9570]

Saw them for the first time at 57 years old!! GAH! What a pleasure!! ❤️🎶🎼

[@_CREEPELLA_]

I was a Duranie in my teens and I still am! I will be seeing them in concert later this year. I can't wait!

[@parallel23s]

One of the greatest live bands ever.

[@mogznwaz]

I’ve seen them 15 times and I never get bored of it ❤

[@ATATKDMama]

Just saw Duran Duran 2 nights ago & it was INCREDIBLE! Their voices are still amazing after all these years & Simon nailed everything. I first found then at 13 & I'm 53 now. At this last concert I danced my ass off & was 13 again all night. Best night ever💖

[@davidhuerta1846]

Duran Duran....one of the best 80s artists kick butt! I love all their albums! They all offer....a new flavor of music.

[@josephmanzuni8593]

I cant believe this is an interview with NME!? Even hardcore critics know now what a powerhouse Duran Duran is in the music industry!

[@MgtzB]

I love these guys...since the 80s. First saw them in 89 at 15yrs. I kind of fell out of touch over the years, but was always a big fan. Just went to their Future Past tour in Dallas TX USA and it totally reenergized my love for them! They are such sweet guys and great performers and artists. ❤️ Really excited about this "Halloween themed"project!! 🤯

[@maxxpadilla9577]

Just saw them at Red Rocks and they were amazing. Simon nailed every song and they played deep cuts.. Love Duran Duran

[@laurasavidge6637]

Fun is exactly what I think of when I think Duran Duran! Also a lovely warmth in my heart and soul! ❤❤

[@alexanderlines995]

I just saw Duran Duran Live on 6/4/23. It was the most incredible concert I’ve been to! They are just a genuinely talented band with amazing stage presence. I’ve listen to them since I was a child, over 20 years ago. Even their new music is incredible. Simon is a true entertainer and the band is a great follow up. They played classic music, the hits, a song from Arcadia, and some brand new music. Then ended with the greatest hits. It was incredible and I wish I could see them again

[@mogznwaz]

They are amazing aren’t they - even more so considering they’re al in their 60s now (which freaks me out)

[@kymrakurinskas4025]

@@mogznwaz same. I realized recently that they are all close to the age my grandfather was when he passed in 1990. How can I be attracted to someone who is my Ted's age 😳

[@pizzagogo6151]

Awesome interview , fantastic to hear them talk rather than just be asked same old boring questions, really interesting perspective, wonderful to hear of inclusion of Andy to their music as well...thanks so much 👍

[@apemess]

One of the best interviews I've ever watched the guys in 40+ years! Great questions, great answers & the guys seemed more relaxed & at ease in this setting. Kudos to the crew. Great job!

[@LovinPeaceVibe]

I was 8 months pregnant with twins when I attended DD concert in NYC 2007 at the Hammerstein Ballroom. After waiting for years to attend a concert since I was a teen in the 1980s. I was so happy, I felt like I was a teenager and nothing mattered but Duran Duran at that moment. I♥U Guys!! Thank You!

[@MgtzB]

Same! I went to their June 10th concert alone and was feeling self conscious before it started. But once they came on, it was like no one else was there and I didn't care how I danced. 😁 Felt like a teenager again. ❤️

[@Empath_Doll]

Good Lord!!!! John Taylor is still beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@andyg4082]

Huge fan since 81, my favourite band, Cant wait to hear the new project album with the great AndyT playing on it😃😃😃 Seen the boys in Birmingham 5th May just gone They were fantastic 👏👏👏👏👏

[@MichelleSatovsky-wz8kw]

I ❤how Simon describes his mantra !!!!

[@mkphotofusion3676]

I love Duran Duran, 4ever in my heart! Can't wait to see you again in concert, only the 2nd time

[@natalietweir]

Saw DD in Glasgow in May they were absolutely AWESOME it was my 14 th concert 😅dd loyal fan ❤

[@trickytree1969]

Saw them last year at one of the Leicester Academy warm up gigs - was like I was in the front room with them! Awesome as ever! And if ever a band need to play Glastonbury it's these boys!!!! What are the bookers up to?! GET IT DONE!!!!

[@TitianTopsyTurvy]

John saying "guys typically love doing...we arrange them properly everything just so... you know how we love to do that with our stuff right, with our dens, and we arrange our albums and our books. And we say yes that's who I am" It's NOT just my Hubby then? 😂 I bloody love these guys ❤

[@keishajackson4054]

Great interview! I hear “Duran” and am instantly thinking of all my favorite songs and feeling good and groovin’ in my heart. Can’t wait to see them in June!!!

[@marciac7026]

I have been to two of their Future Past concerts and I am going to another one in June. So much fun! Yay! Awesome band!😍🎆🎆

[@MichelleSatovsky-wz8kw]

I ❤ how Simon & John talk on how DD decides on which songs are perfect for each set !!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@shelbylopez5031]

Duran Duran was my first concert in the 80’s

[@christmunzenmayer3468]

DD has performed three times in my country, Chile southamerica, the last gig was in lollapalooza 2019 and was a success the audience got wild many parents with their kiddos (teenagers and Young people) all the familias were enjoying the gig it was really awesome how DD crosses generations. My 9 and 8 year old children love listening to DD.

[@davidculliton2615]

Excellent 👌 still so much enthusiasm for the music

[@theWARMJET]

and their lives

[@marcwaters2600]

brilliant amazing band

[@akik8253]

This is why i have been a Duranie from day one. What amazing artists/people. Great interview. Now, if only they'd come back to Australia 🙄

[@chericercone2362]

I LOVE THESE MEN SO MUCH!

[@infinityreadings008]

Love these guys...always have a special place in the soul for them and their music.☕ Morning coffee with Simon and John, a little more insight. 💌Love they are still going strong.

[@AlmaDuran2024]

Es una alegría y una emoción tan indescriptible ver a mis ídolos 💗💗 Qué guapos qué están!!!🤗💕Ay!! Mi Sim💗N...🤩

[@hoisin75]

nice fellas, still incredible live

[@crystalwaters8852]

John Taylor is so succinct at explaining things.❤ re arranging you den!

[@tibbyk5888]

Good interview! not the boring, million times asked things!

[@marcwaters2600]

2024 duran duran main stage

[@onlyme219]

I enjoyed that, the boys seemed humble and happy to name-drop others who helped the bands sound also shout out to Lytham Festival, gets better and better each year

[@carlosveron2769]

Soy carlos de argentina los vi todo las vecea que vinieron en bibo son muy buenos el bajo de john es increible y ellos juegan con el publico argentino son muy agradecisdo como los hacemos sentir cuando vienen a argerina coenxion total

[@dingdongrocket]

Nice interview Nick! 2 classy guys that stood the test of time. They've tackled the world in all his fire!!!!

[@alanhaute8877]

My boyz!! Thank you 💖

[@pipdippitydoooo]

I've seen DD in several US states over the years. All lively very engaged audiences, fun dancing and singing all night except that ONE SHOW in Wilkes-Barre. Omg! Most of the audience was just sitting the whole time - there may have been some toe-tapping, lol. I was really out of place with my screaming, dancing, and singing. It was bizarre. Glad i had an aisle seat!

[@carolsayer373]

These Guys are Amazing, i have always Loved them ❤"EspeciallyJohn" ❤and can listen to their music and interviews 24/7🎵 🎸🎹❤

[@glennoc8585]

I think all the guys are articulate and interesting in interviews. Nick is quite arty and funny these days and Roger is quite the story teller given the chance. Johns lock down bass videos were fun and Simon's podcast.

[@seidimeow]

15:10 I thought the exact same 😂 & excuse me- halloween sort of theme

[@DD-ud8oz]

I just saw DD in concert Tuesday night in Austin, TX. Great show! Though I wish "All You Need is Now" was on the set list.

[@ronfarney6477]

JT yes Lytham was awesome amazing epic great to see John Taylor happy and speechless 😶😶 epic 🎉🎉🎉

[@darrencollier9305]

Good interview lifelong fan

[@mht525]

JT a great bass player and performer. ✌️🤘🏴🇯🇵

[@osvaldoalcazarespinoza4879]

muy buena entrevista, cada mejor ubicados en el espectro musical actual

[@boom2002]

Good interviewer. Calm sensible questions and not all about him.

[@mikegriffin7600]

Good to hear they still going

[@jjhofstra5956]

I figure that halloween-theme album should be available by September 24th. id say a key to their longevity is that, no matter how old they get, they retain their boyish passion and enthusiasm for the love of musical performance. Im also AMAZED that nobody EVER brings a 'mostly' finished song to the first writing session for a new album....because if they cant bring it there....what are they gonna do with it?

[@sargophil]

Ugh - the talk of collaborating! How these guys haven't yet collaborated with Groove Armada is beyond comprehension. That could be as magical as DD+Nile always is!

[@kimhebert9905]

Very Good Interview… Headed to see the Band,this summer in Houston 🎶🎶

[@roylmckin]

Really great interview ! 👍🏼👌🏼

[@RFerreira2009]

When is the Wedding Album being reissued on vinyl?! That's what we all want to know...

[@michaeljeastwood]

Brilliant interview

[@draytonblackgrove]

This was great.

[@shellygenter8585]

Okay, so this Hippie loves those Old F*cker$! And I want you to know, I was majorly pissy the induction ceremony was in Vegas. And even more pissy when you announced a Halloween show. Cos damnitalltohell.... I MANAGE a Halloween Store! This was my groove. But seriously Simon and John, great interview. I learned a lot about you, per usual. Thank you for telling the stories.

[@warrenchrismas]

John has always been bitter about Duran not being an "NME band" (even mentioned in his biography), so this is sweet. Good job. (PS I kinda get the bitterness given that bands which have followed in Duran's wake, such as The Killers and Kaiser Chiefs, definitely became NME darlings)

[@parallel23s]

Yeah...but history itself makes justice. DD is now in the RNRHOF. Where are the other bands?

[@warrenchrismas]

@@parallel23s Nobody should take the HOF seriously. Archaic nonsense.

[@sharonmichelle3147]

Simon mentioned wanting to do Glastonbury and specifically the main Pyramid stage, but the second stage is almost as popular; personally i would rather see Duran headline the other stage rather than just having an afternoon slot on the pyramid stage.

[@Jamesp1972]

I bet they didn't want to be in the 'Legends' slot either

[@natalietarrywelshduranlambert]

Oh Simon .oh Simon

[@mbadar6967]

#LifeWithNotHavinAirConBackInDDay xxx ✌️✌️✌️

[@j3colt]

Charlie tries not to cut John off and is more aware of dominating the interviews than he was 30+ years ago.

[@robertm8380]

Secret October live with Warren was amazing. They would put that on new album with Andy Taylor

[@glennoc8585]

The guys are getting older but dress young at look after themselves which is what guys should aspire to

[@garymitchell5899]

Their hair and skin has obviously had a lot of work and the age-inappropriate clothes make them look ridiculous. But apart from that, yeah

[@MissPerriwinkle]

john looks fab.......simon? maybe needs more cold water.

[@DroneShots_UK]

Simon is 100% correct about artists playing their latest stuff rather than the bangers. Neneh Cherry did this a couple of years ago, she failed to entertain the audience completely.

[@MissNovemberTuesday]

God, I love those "old fuckers"!! 💓

[@carmelalostorto7598]

Simon le bon nonno ti amo tantissimo amore mio

[@TigersEye7609]

I want to know more about the part where John says "that was a mistake" when it was mentioned that Justin Timberlake came on.

[@beadlian]

Wish there was an Australia tour…😢

[@DeaconessPemberton24]

I know right? Considering they've got a huge fan base here we are overlooked for a tour

[@rde4017]

Nothing to see here, just the NME seeing how far they can crawl up Duran's backside after slagging the shit out of them for the last 42 years.

[@peartfaldo]

20:58 you're correct john....oh god you're correct

[@yolandalukowski7304]

absolutely spot on John

[@schmacko1969]

Duran Duran is doing a Gothy album??? GAH!!! 🖤💜🖤💜🖤

[@djkenny1202]

That would RULE.

[@ryancarter2503]

😊😊

[@ryancarter2503]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@MgtzB]

So here for it!! 🖤

[@aalan4296]

Surprised they agreed to this. The NME have hardly been friendly towards the band over the years.

[@welshie1979]

Shows they have come full circle almost

[@glennoc8585]

I think DD are the sort of guys that live for the moment and that means pushing past negatives away. NME now is a new management i suppose

[@Flappatackle]

23:55 Yes you do John. His name is Dom 😞

[@MissNovemberTuesday]

I adore Dom, but he is not an official member and has his own solo work going.

[@jjhofstra5956]

@AbsoRuddyExactly I know, RIGHT?? He gets No effing respect! Its downright, RUDE

[@lozimba1259]

No beer 🍺🍺?????? Incredible 😕😨😱🙈

[@monicaspector2388]

❤❤❤

[@RandyTorrez-wb5sz]

*RANDY JUDAH TORREZ ❤️

[@crypttonite]

& yet rock n roll involves just picking up & playing directly

[@garymitchell5899]

Incredible how the guys are still naturally dark haired..

[@lippylennnox]

They have really matured so much, they must have lived so much and so well.

[@factoryfactory7142]

Flex flex!

[@theolliedog]

Wow, John (and Roger) Taylor look great for their age. However, Simon is really starting to look a little craggy as is Nick Rhodes to a lesser extent. Of course, it happens to all of us eventually. At least the band still seems energized by their new music.

[@mikethebloodthirsty]

I think Nick looks fine, Simon is in the Botox, his face looks frozen, like a mask...

[@theolliedog]

​@@mikethebloodthirsty I hate to suggest a face lift because it so often goes horribly wrong. But Simon's face looks really "saggy." But maybe you're right. Just stick with the Botox for now. If Simon's dermatologist stops administering treatments, his face will begin to more or less age naturally again. 🤪

[@levitation25]

13:16 Wet Leg, Dry Cleaning ...

[@rjdavies1982]

They used to love Aston Martin - wonder if they still own Astons

[@Gerardjhughes]

Simon's got that cough again

[@Pauldjreadman]

Seems to be water theme going on?

[@gerardhiggins7412]

Was there a fart noise at 33:08 ?

[@霧海光矢]

Back To The Basic

[@dodgyg3697]

They are blokes you would love to have a gas in the pub with

[@winjo7162]

Keep going Duran Duran say hi to nick nick 🐾🐈‍⬛☘️

[@3by2youRreal]

Ironically NME back in those day in the 80s all the critics from this magazine except from RIO album they gave a poor review for most of duran album …especially Seven n ragged tiger n Notorious which hit top in Billboard …. Thats why since that day i always choose Smas hits n No1 ……..indeed

[@moz7173]

ok. I just watched a 1996 interview whereby JT said The Smiths are basically overrated. ok... We ALL know this is NOT true. I think John is possibly retaliating to a neg Moz comment on DD. And, I bet John Taylor has Smiths orig vinyl in his collection. I mean, we all expect this, we are talking Morrissey here, fancy an argument? Speak to Moz.... I know for a FACT that there are Many DD Fans who Equaly Love The Smiths. And this is a compliment to Both bands. The Smiths and Duran, very different sounds, vaguely different genres , But, Equally as talented. Johnny vs Andy Mwah !

[@JC-yz1sf]

What the heck is a Veruca? As in varuca salt?

[@Innogrouphongkong]

I think he meant a "wart" (verruca is the latin medical term for it)

[@pipdippitydoooo]

Veruca salt? I think was a singer? Also, I believe was the name of the fictional spoiled girl who wanted a golden ticket nooooooOWWW! on Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, lol!

[@JC-yz1sf]

@@pipdippitydoooo yes to both!! But I wasn’t sure of the connection of walking through a hallway of cold water sprays (as Simon explains) and getting a wart??? Lol! I thought it was just a weird British reference 😂

[@cinnamonswirl4344]

A verruca is a foot wart.

[@tonysoprano3671]

Right under this interview is this video : kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5OagHiaba50q68 and I just thought it was great. Two friends, bandmates, icons, heartthrobs etc still together and acting the same

[@djmylesmatisse]

At the beginning of this Simon talked of playing all of a new album to an audience and how it wouldn't satisfy an audience. That being said, playing pretty much the same set tour after tour like Duran do is also not good and frankly can get boring. My opinion is Duran Duran should sprinkle new and album cuts throughout the set in between the heard them a million times hits. That way they will satisfy EVERYONE and bore no one.

[@lesabeaty7415]

Have you ever seen them live? That's what they do. Some new songs, some deep cuts, and some fan faves. They're an incredible live band.

[@tnt01]

That is what they are doing this tour. Saw them last night. Excellent.

[@scottblack9213]

DD = Winner, Metallica = Winner, U2 = Out Of Touch and Clapped Out. Who'd have thought that in 2023?

[@wayneoates8842]

Maybe cause DD and Metallica don’t go around lecturing everyone on world poverty, whilst banking in Switzerland to avoid tax! 🤔🤣🤣🤣😜👍