Guardian Music — Celebrations of the 90th anniversary of BBC radio were necessarily muted as the Savile and Newsnight scandals rumbled onWorld at One (Radio 4) | iPlayerSimon Mayo (Radio 2) | iPlayerAt this year's Radio Festival, held in Salford, all talk was of the ... more info

Guardian Music — English National Opera launches effort to attract new audience with production of Don GiovanniOpera-goers walking through the doors of the English National Opera had to take care. The slightest hesitation, the merest whiff of anxiety, and a member of... more info

Consequence of Sound — Albarn's latest composition celebrated 90th anniversary of radio. more info

Guardian Music — Audience of millions share 90th birthday to sounds of Big Ben, skylarks singing and Bertrand Russell in Morse Code"It's the most fun BBC management have had for a while," Simon Mayo quipped as he presented his Radio 2 drivetime show live from London'... more info

The Independent — In a week when it has at times seemed to be tearing itself apart with blunders and recriminations, the BBC has came together at last. more info

Guardian Music — He's going to bestride the world like a pop colossus! Kids everywhere will whistle his tunes! No, and no – this is what happens when arty types raise an eyebrow and 'go pop'Reading on mobile? Listen hereHometown: London.The lineup: Rowdy Superstar ... more info

Consequence of Sound — In celebration of radio's 90th anniversary. more info

ContactMusic — Rocker Damon Albarn has created a unique 'audio collage' of music, voices and strange sounds to be broadcast simultaneously on every Bbc radio... more info

KEXP Seattle — Ghostigital is the project of former Sugarcubes member and current Reykjavik city councilman Einar Örn and NYC-based Icelandic producer Curver. This genre-bending twisting dance music has previously featured a cast of all-star contributors, like Dav... more info

Guardian Music — Islamist militants are banning music in northern Mali, a chilling proposition for a country where music is akin to mineral wealthThe pickup halted in Kidal, the far-flung Malian desert town that is home to members of the Grammy award-winning band Tin... more info