Mark Ronson is to produce Duran Duran's as-yet-untitled new album, it's been announced.At present, it's not clear when the band's 13th album will be released.... more info

The Mirror — Mark Ronson has started producing Duran Duran's 13th album. The rockers may be in their 50s, but my music industry mole tells me: "Mark is really excited by the whole project. He thinks he can bring a really fresh sound to the band." more info

BBC News - UK — Pop legends Duran Duran go into the studio with producer Mark Ronson to start work on their next album. more info

Pop legends Duran Duran go into the studio with producer Mark Ronson to start work on their next album. more info

Music Mule — What? Lovebox Festival Sat: Duran Duran + NERD + Florence and The Machine + Friendly Fires + Fat Freddy’s Drop Sun: Groove Armada + Ladyhawke + Simian Mobile Disco For fans of: Good times in fields! Groove Armada curate the Lovebox Weekender i... more info

Totally Fuzzy — a r n e l said...UPDATES:Al Jarreau - 2 albumsSergent GarciaJaco Pastorius - 2 albumsGeorge Benson - 8 albums...and:BoBW Compilation, vol.18BoBW Compilation, vol.19NEW:Joe Jackson - Body And SoulJoe Jackson - I'm the manJoe Jackson - Look sharpJoe Ja... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Plus loads more acts are announced to play live at Groove Armada's London event... more info

NME — Duran Duran, N.E.R.D. and Groove Armada have been confirmed to play at the Lovebox Weekender festival, set to take place at Victoria Park in London on July 18 and 19. more info

Totally Fuzzy — Thomas said...BOOTLEG - BAREFOOT TRUTH: SHOWCASE LIVE - Barefoot Truth's sound is as eclectic as a hot dog. There are so many influences and elements to their music… a bit of folk, country, rock, reggae, even a bit of rap… the best descri... more info

Pitchfork — Above: T-shirt designs by Jay Reatard and MGMT Hey, you know when you're in a band and a venerable soft-porn magazine asks you to design a T-shirt? What? It happens.It's been happening for a couple of years now, actually. Since 2007, Playbo... more info