Duran Duran and Nile Rodgers Bring Disco Glory with Collaborative Single, Free to Love

JAKARTA - Disco music that was popular in the 70s and 80s has actually never really disappeared. As shown by Duran Duran, a legendary band that has just released a new single with a disco feel.

Titled Free to Love, this time they invited senior guitarist, Nile Rodgers in an interesting collaboration. This song brings back the golden era of disco with funky rhythms and an invitation to the dance floor.

The collaboration with Rodgers feels quite reasonable considering their closeness since the 80s. With complementary ideas and creativity, this single also brings freshness and nostalgia.

Nile Rodgers was once involved in the remix of "The Reflex" which successfully brought Duran Duran to the top of the Billboard Hot 100. In 2026, Free to Love seems to be a sequel to that slick chemistry.

In this song, Simon Le Bon sings about the freedom to love and live life as it is. This is a simple message but feels strong in the midst of a wave of music that is returning to a cheerful direction.

For the music video, Duran Duran chose a unique style. They performed the song as if they were performing at the current version of Top of the Pops, with bassist John Taylor's blonde bun hairstyle that would surely surprise old fans.

Free to Love also marks a new chapter for Duran Duran. Different from the Halloween feel on the Danse Macabre album, their musical direction is back to a familiar direction.

Duran Duran are also preparing for a major series of tours, including a residency in Las Vegas and a concert in Hyde Park, London, next July.

The British band also continues to prove their continued existence. With a series of awards ranging from Grammys to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, they still exist and are relevant with their distinctive musical ideas.