Duran Duran’s New Single, “New Moon (Dark Phase)” is Here

Duran Duran fans are about to get some new music. The band announced on social media they’ll release the song “New Moon (Dark Phase)” on Sept 13. While they didn’t share much else about the release, it appears to be some sort of new mix of their Seven and The Ragged Tiger single “New Moon on Monday,” as the title of the original song is in the new song’s digital pre-save link. The artwork for the single seems similar to the art for their last album, the Halloween themed Danse Macabre, suggesting it may be a spookier version of the original tune. Duran Duran is continuing their embrace of Halloween with their upcoming U.S. tour, which kicks off Oct. 21 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and includes The Danse Macabre Halloween Party, happening Oct. 31 at Madison Square Garden in New York. A complete list of dates can be found at duranduran.com.

Hold onto your fedoras, Duranies! The moment we’ve all been waiting for is here: our favorite boys from Duran Duran dropped new music! Clear your schedule and celebrate the release day, September 13, 2024 (for those of you not paying attention, that’s Friday the 13th, because clearly Duran Duran have no chill when it comes to macabre).

The new song, “New Moon (Dark Phase)”, is a reimagined remix of “New Moon on Monday” from Seven and The Ragged Tiger.

Basically, they’re saying it again but rephrasing it… but we digress.

New Moon (Dark Phase) breathes spectral life into the fan favorite while retaining the beloved essence of the original. What makes it even more special is the reunion of the core lineup—Simon Le Bon, John Taylor, Nick Rhodes, and Roger Taylor—with original guitarist (and our guitar HERO) Andy Taylor back in the fold.

The song will be featured as one of 3 new tracks on DANSE MACABRE: DE LUXE, a digital release set for October 11. DANSE MACABRE: DE LUXE will include, “New Moon (Dark Phase),” an instrumental called “Masque of the Pink Death,” and a cover of ELO’s “Evil Woman.”

The DANSE MACABRE: DE LUXE limited-edition vinyl box set features three LPs: the original 2LP Danse Macabre with 13 tracks and an additional LP with seven new tracks, including four exclusive to this set. This Halloween-themed collection also comes with a spirit board, a metal planchette, custom tarot cards, four art prints, and a booklet.

To support DANSE MACABRE, the band is kicking off a U.S. tour on October 21 in Allentown, PA, and throwing a Halloween bash at Madison Square Garden on October 31.

Celebrate by joining the global DuranDuranies release party! Don a Duran Duran-themed costume and whip up our Duran Duran themed Lizard Mixture cocktail recipe. Then, light your torch and dance on the evening tide because this new song is going to have us all La Luna’ing all night long.

Be sure to also check out the new song Evil Woman, an ELO cover by Duran Duran.

Other new releases include the Secret Oktober concert video.

Learn more about Duran Duran recent music releases on the OG website.

Snake

Traci (aka "Snake") is a dedicated Duranie who saw her first Duran Duran show in 1984 and The Power Station in 1985. She channels her passion for the band into DuranDuranies.com, sharing unique insights and engaging with the community.