Duran Duran Teases New Nile Rodgers Collaboration 'Free to Love'

The new wave legends' latest track sees them stepping away from Halloween and into disco territory.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 3:14am

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An abstract close-up photograph of a glittering disco ball, its reflective surfaces capturing dramatic highlights and shadows to create a glamorous, high-fashion aesthetic.Duran Duran's new disco-infused collaboration with Nile Rodgers promises to bring a glitzy, high-energy sound to the dance floor.Las Vegas Today

Duran Duran is teasing a new collaboration with longtime collaborator Nile Rodgers called 'Free to Love.' The track, set for release on April 23, features a glittery disco sound with a thick synth bass line and heavily manipulated vocals from Simon le Bon. Duran Duran and Rodgers have a long history of hit-making together, dating back to 1984 when Rodgers helped turn 'The Reflex' into a global smash. The band is gearing up for a busy 2026 with a Las Vegas residency, arena and festival shows, and a headline date at London's Hyde Park.

Why it matters

Duran Duran's collaboration with Nile Rodgers represents the band's continued evolution and ability to adapt their signature new wave sound. The disco-tinged 'Free to Love' marks a departure from their recent Halloween-themed material, showcasing the group's versatility and willingness to experiment with different genres. As one of the great survivors of the 1980s music scene, Duran Duran's new music will be closely watched by fans and critics alike.

The details

The new track 'Free to Love' features a thick synth bass line and heavily manipulated vocals from Simon le Bon, giving it a modern disco sound. Duran Duran and Nile Rodgers have a long history of successful collaborations, including the band's 1984 hit 'The Reflex' which Rodgers helped transform into a global smash. The two acts have continued to work together over the years, including on Duran Duran's Notorious, Astronaut, and Paper Gods albums, as well as the recent Halloween-themed Danse Macabre collection.

  • Duran Duran's 'Free to Love' featuring Nile Rodgers is due to drop on April 23, 2026.
  • The band is locked in for a run of 2026 shows, including a residency next month at Bleaulive at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, arena and festival spots in North America and across Continental Europe, and a headline date July 5 at BTS Hyde Park.

The players

Duran Duran

A new wave band formed in Birmingham, England in the late 1970s, known for hits like 'The Reflex,' 'Rio,' and 'Hungry Like the Wolf.' The band is one of the great survivors from the early stages of the 1980s music scene.

Nile Rodgers

A New York City-born guitarist, producer, and co-founder of the seminal disco-era band Chic. Rodgers has a long history of collaborating with Duran Duran, including helping to transform their 1984 hit 'The Reflex' into a global smash.

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What’s next

Duran Duran is locked in for a run of 2026 shows, including a residency next month at Bleaulive at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, arena and festival spots in North America and across Continental Europe, and a headline date July 5 at BTS Hyde Park. Nile Rodgers also has a busy itinerary in the months ahead with concerts booked for the U.K. and Europe, North America and elsewhere.

The takeaway

Duran Duran's collaboration with Nile Rodgers on the disco-tinged 'Free to Love' showcases the band's continued evolution and ability to adapt their signature new wave sound. As one of the great survivors of the 1980s music scene, Duran Duran's new music will be closely watched by fans and critics alike, especially as the band gears up for a busy 2026 touring schedule.