FREE TO LOVE: HOT STAR REMIXES
FEATURING TRIXIE MATTEL, HORSE MEAT DISCO, HARRISON & MORE
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Fresh from the release of their acclaimed new single ‘Free To Love’ featuring legendary collaborator Nile Rodgers, Duran Duran today announce a brand-new remix album that reimagines the euphoric cyber-funk anthem through the lens of some of the most exciting names in contemporary dance music.
Launching digitally, across all streaming platforms, this Friday, the iconic Trixie Mattel is one of many putting her glittering stamp on the original - reworking the track in typically dazzling fashion to amplify the song’s sense of liberation and dancefloor escapism.
Speaking about her remix, Trixie Mattel says: “The audacity for me to put my own spin on this track! A slightly higher BPM, more cosmic disco fantasy, and a fat nasty bass. I firmly believe anything can be made gayer.”
The full ‘Free To Love: Hot Star Remixes’ collection showcases an eclectic lineup of artists and producers from across the worlds of disco, house, club culture and electronic music, each bringing a distinctive perspective to one of Duran Duran’s most uplifting recent singles.
The full remix package includes:
- Free To Love – Horse Meat Disco Remix
- Free To Love – Harrison Remix
- Free To Love – DJWS & THE DISCO_NECT Remix by DJ White Shadow
- Free To Love – ALISSIA Remix
- Free To Love – Biff Chitlins Agape Remix
- Free To Love – Inner Galactic Remix by BastienkHz
- Free To Love – Jersey Black Cat Remix by BastienkHz
- Free To Love – Trixie Mattel Remix
The project will also be released physically across vinyl, CD and cassette, later this summer, underscoring the collection’s status as a true collector’s release. A standalone 7” vinyl will also be issued, featuring the original version of ‘Free To Love’ alongside an exclusive instrumental.
The full-length physical editions will additionally include two exclusive bonus remixes of ‘Free To Love’ - by Duran Duran, available only on the vinyl, CD and cassette formats.
Reflecting on the project, Nick Rhodes says: “Sometimes a song simply demands remixes and you have no choice but to obey – this was certainly the case with ‘Free To Love’. We wanted to collaborate with the best possible contemporary remixers, which is something we have not done for a very long time. It was a leap of faith, and we had absolutely no idea how the interpretations of our song might turn out, but we could not be more thrilled with the results.
It was fascinating to work with artists across different genres of dance music to see how their approaches to our song varied. With music you can either keep it locked up in your room or open the doors to the whole hotel and find out what the other rooms look like and sound like… Personally, I am always curious and more thrilled by the unknown. These remixes were a fantastic adventure.”
And talking about the original track he added: “It’s time to breathe a little and remember how precious life is outside of the mindless greed and destruction we have all witnessed over the last few years. ‘Free To Love’ is an anthem for everyone who believes in the real values that every single person deserves in life: freedom and love. Our remixes are designed to be inclusive – hopefully there is something there for everyone who wants to dance and believe in a positive future.”
Since its release in April, ‘Free To Love’ has quickly become one of Duran Duran’s biggest and most celebrated new releases. The song reunited the band with longtime collaborator Nile Rodgers for an uplifting, high-energy anthem built for the dancefloor, blending the band’s signature sophistication with an electrifying modern edge. The single has been praised as "a funk-inflected call to arms" by the NME, "a shimmering piece of disco-fied synth-pop" by CLASH, “a perfect summer song” by The Sun, and "a euphoric groove" by Classic Pop Magazine.
The single landed on 21 Spotify New Music Friday playlists globally and was named BBC Radio 2’s Record of the Week, going on to become the station’s most-played track during its first week of release. The song generated widespread international media coverage, while also being featured across major UK television programmes including Good Morning Britain, Sunday Brunch, ITV National News and ITV News at Ten.
The ‘Free To Love’ remix album extends the celebrations surrounding Duran Duran’s latest anthem. Trixie Matel, Harrison, BastienkHz, Horse Meat Disco, ALISSIA, Biff Chitlins and DJ White Shadow have all made ‘Free To Love’ club ready for summer 2026, each remixing the track with their signature sound.
The announcement follows news that Duran Duran will headline BST Hyde Park on 5 July 2026 alongside special guests Scissor Sisters, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, and Groove Armada (amongst others).
