Popdose — Duran Duran's "Liberty" turns 20 this year; David Medsker takes a look back at the group's decline. more info

Guardian Music — Where is today's pop music for grownups who don't want to be teenagers any more? Abba's icily adult 1980s hits are a good startWhen I first heard Dancing On My Own, Robyn's recent single, I was dismissive – enjoyably chunky pulsebeat – but I'd he... more info

All About Jazz — Doing a great home recording is easier than it has ever been, but that doesn't mean there still aren't challenges to getting great tracks. Here are some tips to help you get that studio "magic" at home. Pick a recording program and a setup that wo... more info

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Spinner.com — Filed under: Book Club Amazon Earlier this month, Rolling Stone pop culture aficionado Rob Sheffield released his second book, 'Talking to Girls About Duran Duran: One Young Man's Quest for True Love and a Cooler Haircut.' Part memoir, part examinat... more info

Spinner.com — Niki Kanodia Growing up, music and pop culture critic Rob Sheffield had role models both positive and negative. Among the former, he explained Wednesday night, as he discussed his new book, 'Talking to Girls About Duran Duran: One Young Man's Quest... more info

Guardian Music — Victoria Park, LondonIn the seven years since Groove Armada founded Lovebox as a one-day event to promote their album of the same name, it has become a serious player on the UK festival circuit. This year it added a third day, with 50,000 people enjo... more info

Idolator — Did You Hear? :: Check out Mark Ronson’s album cover art for his new album Record Collection, that includes a nice shout-out to Duran Duran’s “Rio.” [Arjan Writes] :: Ke$ha is still workin’ the body paint. We kind of miss the glitter. [Just... more info

Altsounds — A whole host of musical luminaries from *Duran Duran* to *Warpaint *and *Devendra Banhart* have united to contribute *Bowie* covers for a tribute album. *'We Were So Turned On: A Tribute To David Bowie'* is set for release via LA independent Manim... more info