The Original 'New Moon'

One of the blogs I like to haunt, Suburban Vampire, has a nice little Duran tribute itself this week! Enjoy a little 'New Moon' fix!

(And if you're also a vamp fan like me, you might want to join us over at Serious Vanity Vampires, too!).

I'm Freaking Out Because it's already September.

Seriously, 2009? Where have you gone?

This one has been making the rounds on Facebook, but it's worth sharing some more. Great mash up of two classics!

It's Duran Duran Appreciation Day!

Like seriously, I'm not making that up! I like how Rio suggested we celebrate!

Apparently, DD are open to the idea of appreciating right back at us (they better be!). I think my Duran investments alone have probably kept the lebon girls in fancy sandals for years. So I'll take it!

Love you, Schmoopies.

The Glue PSA Kittah has something to say!

The "Glue" PSA Kittah (otherwise known as Cami) didn't want me to forget to let you know about a really fun, great offer we've currently got going over at the Serious Vanity Records compound. If you dug Glue, you're really going to dig this!!

For a very limited time, the first 100 preorders only of our new CD, Vampires & Valentines, not only will receive 3 mp3s immediately, plus the two-song single by moi of Detroit’s Wheels Aren’t Turning Anymore (which includes my cover of Blondie's "Dreaming"), *and* free shipping on the CD, but now will also have the opportunity to have a spot in the special “undeadication” thank you’s that will be included with the CD and on the website!

It's perfect for other bands, artists, crafters, business owners, causes or charities, or even just getting your baby's name in the packaging! And it will be in front of a lot of people, so that's a pretty cool advertising opportunity for under $11.

Find out more about it on our site, or go right to the V&V page, check out the current tunes and get yourself signed up!

Come Undone Thursday!

I think I'm going to just starting doing a "Come Undone" day, because it's the song I always hear the most covers of. This one is way above average, so I hope you dig it as much as I do. Oh hell, what am I saying? You will. It's not like we're not sharing one collective Duran consciousness at this point.

Here's VOiD808, mixing vocals the way I like 'em!



And as a bonus, check it out live, too! And become a fan at Myspace!

Thank you, Gretchen!

My buddy Gretchen kicks major butt for having posted this one on Facebook this morning. One of the best Duran interviews I've never seen! So awesome when stuff like this falls out of nowhere!




Speaking of falling out of nowhere, I'm back!!! Expect some new posts on a (semi) regular basis again.

Recap the Glue!

Since we've been posting so much more lately, here's a convenient recap of recent posts, so you can catch up if you missed any!

Back with the Future!
He's Got a License to Totally Kill It.
If Only Jay Could Have Predicted YouTube...
It's Friday, Babies!
Ta na na na? Ta na na na!
La Reflex

...and, you can still vote for which cat we should sponsor from Bestfriends.org over at the Bangs...Sounds of the 80's blog!

La Reflex

If you didn't get enough of "The Reflex" yet, here's a 'live' performance from Italy. Even through the bad reception, the mullets are pretty.

Ta na na? Ta na na na!

I found a really cool article over at Sound on Sound about the recording of Seven and the Ragged Tiger and, in particular, "The Reflex" that I just had to my recording blog. All of you techies will enjoy it!

Everyone else can start their week with the "Ta Na Na Na" dance!

It's Friday, babies!

Awwwww yeah...This jam makes me want a foo foo drink and some strappy shoes to shake my booty in. Try not to tap your toes!



I know I've posted that video before, but c'mon...do you really mind?

And on a more serious note (there's really no way to segue that will work here)...I desperately need your opinions over at the Bangs...Sounds of the 80's blog for our kitty sponsorship. Please help us out (no money involved - just love for kitties)!

If only Jay could have predicted YouTube...

If Jay Leno could have predicted YouTube and streaming shows and all of that, maybe he would have taken Warren up on his suggestion to broadcast from home. Then we wouldn't be waiting for Conan to take over from him on The Tonight Show. What am I saying? Scratch that idea. Hopefully the current lineup will be hitting that stage again with the red haired genius sooner than later!

For now...enough frilly shirts and black leather to sink a pirate ship on Goth night at the local karaoke bar!

He's got a License to totallly Kill It.

Those of you following along over at DuranDuran.com already know that Mark Ronson continues direct the boys into some sort of disco/indie/retro/new/super-cute-in-ties-and-stuff territory for the new album. But did you also know that he can rock a Bond medley?



And here's that new studio footage, in case you're *not* following along:



Speaking of NEW things, did you know there's a new Facebook Page for Glue: A Tribute to the Music of Duran Duran? Join up, comment, be the first to hear old things...y'know the drill!

Back with the Future!

Ooh, where am I? Even *I* started popping in to see if I'd updated yet. Sorry guys. I will not neglect you again!

I want to spotlight more Michael Aaron Duran-goodness, because he rocks! Check out his "Secret Oktober":



And because my heart doesn't just belong to inspiration--let's hear some of Michael's orginals, too. If you're not a fan yet, you're just nutty:



Subscribe to his YouTube channel for all of his videos. I swear, between the artistry and the catchy tunes, you do Duran proud, Michael...

Michael Aaron rocks.

Oh, Michael Aaron, you are a Duranie musician after my own heart. Not only a pretty solid cover, but a great, artsy video to boot! If I'd ever bothered to develop a Duran cover rating system, I'm sure there would be three tiger babies or a golden Nagel or something in this for you. Alas, all I have to offer today is my embedding. Enjoy!

Have you heard?

The boys are back in the studio! Without a producer! With Dom Brown on guitar! I don't know what to think yet!



Actually, there may be another bit of new album news that may interest you, my fellow bunnychuckers, in the coming weeks. Stay tuned.

OMG OMG OMG

The angels are smiling upon me, as proven by the fact that there are scenes from the Classic Albums: Rio floating around now! w00t!

Warning: I will not be posting these in order, because that requires far too much focus and planning.

Enjoy!

STERLING!!!

Where did this gem come from? I could do without the "You're gonna blow for us now" about halfway through, but otherwise this clip might actually be perfect. Big Thing = my favorite era, and this performance is spectacular by anyone's standards, let alone Duran's (no offense...but there are some wackadoo live Duran performance recordings out there. "Let it Flow" tour, I'm looking at you).

Happy birthday Andy!!

In honor of the shortest Taylor's birthday, here's a cute little clip with an unfortunate cutoff point. My Gawd, those lads could accessorize!



And I will be doing my best to post a little more often. Been working day and night on the new Serious Vanity Music website, but there's finally light at the end of the tunnel, so I'm back in the Duran game!

A blog after my own heart.

Be sure to add this one to your feeds, too! Any blog that celebrates Duranie goodness with a healthy dose of the funny is a friend of mine!

That's what I get for only watching E!...

The short version is, it's not on.

Well, no Samantha Who? anytime soon, so here's JT aiming to shoot yer eye out.

And now...the holy grail of JT acting moments...

Tonight's the night, kiddos! Set your TiVos for Samantha Who?!

In honor of the last day of JT acting (for awhile, anyway), I bring you the holy grail of JT acting moments! Ah, Timeslip. This is why YouTube is amazing. When I was a kid, we had Showtime. Unfortunately, they only played Timeslip on Cinemax. How could they do that to me?



And now, for a bonus, John on Craig Kilbourn with Kristen Johnston. Such perfect highlights!

Yet More JT Rockstar Roles...Really!

When I started this little theme, I thought it would last a few days. Apparently, not even I remembered how many times John has portrayed a rockstar on various shows/in movies/in real life (let's not forget that one). From my recent "research", this could last all month!

Remember Vh1's Strange Frequency? Me neither. At least I didn't until I found this gem. Just to refresh, it was a Twilight Zone for the musical set. I think it lasted an episode or two, one of which featured our boy Johnny, erm, "Jimmy Blitz".

Enjoy some "Room Service"!

And thank you to all of the birthday well-wishers!

A shoutout to everyone over at the Glue Myspace page who dropped our lovely Paul a happy birthday message and/or comment yesterday! You really brightened up his day!

Nothing Ever Changes, JT...

...especially not in the minds of casting directors! Here's JT being so typecast that he's actually playing himself on Miami Vice.

Now I love to tell the story of how, the night this first aired, my little friend Heather was having a slumber party, and the only way I'd agree to go is if we could watch it. She promised, I attended.

Did we watch it? Would I have a story if we did? I actually think I was forced to watch some Ernest thing instead. Cruelty!!

So here I am, 20+ years later, still bemoaning this (even though I can watch it all day on YouTube). I hope she has crow's feet now.

John Taylor as a Christmas present...urm..I mean

Our look at JT's cinematic life continues today with Vh1's A Diva's Christmas Carol or some such thing from the mid to late 1990's. I thought we'd get to enjoy this classic every year, but instead we get I Love Money. Thanks, reality shows. Thanks.

Anyway, here's a few special clips that feature some sort of Bret Michaels-styled hat/wig combo and John being an otherworldly rock star (typecasting again).

JT...This is your life (on screen)

Seeing yesterday's Samantha Who clip made me all wistful for more of JT's "rocker" acting roles. So play along with me!

First, we have an interview (and a few clips), that are darkly lit, but still tell the tale of JT's motivation for Allison Anders' Sugar Town. 22 forever (according to Michael Des Barres)? You bet ya! Go put the Capezios and Fedora on for me, Tigger Taylor!

Happy New Year!

I'm back! And just in time for JT to play a rock star on a show again! Ok, so he did it in movies before. And we LOVE it when he plays a rock star, is a rock star, yadda yadda.

This looks promising. Samantha Who? is a cute show, and from these promos, John has managed to make it even cuter.

I think I know Samantha's friends...not pointing any fingers, but...if it hits too close to home, it's probably you. I admit nothing!