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Stereogum — “Uptown Funk!” is great and all, but there’s a lot more than that to Mark Ronson’s laser-focused studio-pop album Uptown Special. One standout is “I Can’t Lose,” an expert piece of roller-rink pop that features the undiscovered R&B sing... more info

Stereogum — Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker guested on three songs off of Mark Ronson’s Uptown Special, and he’s supporting Ronson at a few shows this summer. One of those just happened to be the UK’s Glastonbury Festival, where he came out to perform his par... more info

Stereogum — Mark Ronson brought out a ton of guests for his performance at the UK’s Glastonbury Festival today, but he really went went for it at the end. He closed with his inescapable smash hit “Uptown Funk,” and although Bruno Mars couldn’t be there, ... more info

The Telegraph — A tribute to Amy Winehouse provided an emotional core to an otherwise chaotic set, says Alice Vincent more info

Stereogum — “I Can’t Lose” comes from Mark Ronson’s funk ode Uptown Special, which came in at No. 21 on our 50 Best Albums list, and the track has just gotten a slick video. Ronson and featured vocalist Keyone Starr roll up in an old-fashioned car, surro... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Duran Duran will release their 14th album, Paper Gods, in September. The long-running UK band made the album with a bevy of producers, including old pal Nile Rodgers, modern-day hitmaker Mark Ronson, Josh Blair, and Kanye collaborator Mr Hudson,... more info

Stereogum — Duran Duran have announced that their fourteenth studio album Paper Gods — their first record since 2010’s All You Need Is Now — will be released in September. It boasts a star-studded guest list: Nile Rodgers, Mark Ronson, Josh Blair, and Mr H... more info

Stereogum — Star producer and musician Mark Ronson was profiled on today’s episode of CBS Sunday Morning. Ronson discusses the genesis of the massive hit “Uptown Funk,” his work and relationship with Amy Winehouse, and his early start as a club DJ. Watch t... more info