The Independent — Sitarist and composer Ravi Shankar, who helped introduce the sitar to the Western world through his collaborations with The Beatles, died in Southern California yesterday, his family said. He was 92. more info

E! Online — The Beatles wouldn't have become the band they eventually were without Ravi Shankar. The iconic Indian sitar player and composer, who schooled George Harrison in Eastern music... more info

Impose Magazine — World-reknowned sitar player Ravi Shankar passed away last night at the Scripps Memorial Hospital in San Diego, where he was admitted last week for heart-valve replacement surgery after suffering upper respiratory and heart problems. He was 92 years ... more info

Chicago Tribune — Here are some of the more notable box sets of the season in rock and pop: more info

Starpulse — Yoko Ono broke up the Beatles, or so the old saw goes. Whether you believe it or not, seems Taylor Swift's girl-friendliness with One Direction's Harry Styles is causing similar tension. more info

ContactMusic — Sir Paul McCartney ''f**ked up'' his Olympics performance.The Beatles legend was put off by a ''bloody great bell'' chiming shortly before he started... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — The CD may be on its last legs, but the box set is still going pretty strong. This year brings another wave of overhaul classics, archive-raiding anthologies and collectibles for completists. more info

Guardian Music — The Beatles, formed in 1960, were one of the most commercially successful bands of all time. In a career that lasted just 10 years they have had more number one albums and sold more singles than any other band in BritainJohnny Dee more info

Guardian Music — Kevin Parker located the spirit of psychedelia, without ever sounding like he was another retro recreationistA few weeks ago, Kevin Parker – who is, to all intents and purposes, Tame Impala, the band's other members existing merely to perform the s... more info

Guardian Music — The multi-million pound compilation is available only to those with an armoured car. But don't despair – there's a £62,000 option that comes packed in its own refrigeratorReading on mobile? Watch hereThe Residents may not shift many records these ... more info