411 Mania — After a five year absence from the music scene, The Like have released their sophomore effort, Release Me. With help from Mark Ronson, the band looked to the sass and spunk of 60's girl groups for inspiration. But was five years enough time to revamp... 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

Allmusic Blog — Amy Winehouse says her follow-up to 2006’s Back to Black will be released in January, although producer Mark Ronson claims the singer hasn’t set foot inside a recording studio yet. If the album does pan out, it’ll be Winehouse’s first success... more info

The Mirror — Mark Ronson has revealed he has been working with Amy Winehouse - and he hopes to add some touches to her forthcoming new album. 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

NME — Singer's collaboration with B.o.B climbs to the singles summit more info

NME — Mark Ronson and Yuck also play at Vice event in London more info

NME — Rumours are confirmed as 80s band join their producer for two songs more info

Unreality Music — I know I’m actually incredibly late with this diary and should rightfully be publishing the 24th rather than the 23rd but I’m busy, y’know! This week is actually quite a great week for ... more info

Guardian Music — Festival Brazil, LondonAlmost exactly 40 years ago, a bunch of frazzled Brazilians made their way to the stage at the Isle Of Wight festival, and played an impromptu set. Temporarily displaced from their Ladbroke Grove squat – and more permanently ... more info