Guardian Music — As leading musicians come to London's Southbank for the Darbar festival of Indian classical music, Amit Chaudhuri on the beauty of a tradition that shares some of its roots with the bluesSexual intercourse began in 1963, noted Philip Larkin, between ... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Regulators in the U.S. and Europe on Friday approved Universal Music Group’s $1.9 billion acquisition of the music division of EMI Group Ltd., giving the Los Angeles-based music company control of the Beatles music catalogue and the iconic Abbey Ro... more info

Guardian Music — Lucian Grainge remains bullish after music giant gets green light for £1.2bn takeover, despite EC's demand for divestmentsUniversal Music chairman and chief executive Lucian Grainge has reiterated his pledge to make £100m in annual savings after bu... more info

Guardian Music — Things look a little brighter for the once-sumptuous Art Deco Odeon, but there are huge challenges. Irna Qureshi argues that the ten-year debate reflects concern about democracy as well as architectureThe vigorous campaign to save Bradford's historic... more info

Consequence of Sound — Universal must sell two valuable imprints, but gets to keep The Beatles. more info

Guardian Music — EC says music giant can buy rival only if it sells off labels that are home to Coldplay, Blur, Kylie Minogue and othersUniversal Music has been given the green light for its £1.2bn EMI takeover by the European Commission, but will have to sell off l... more info

The Independent — The Beatles have been the sweet inspiration for a huge portrait made entirely from jelly beans. more info

ContactMusic — Liam Gallagher prefers John Lennon to Sir Paul McCartney.Although the Beady Eye rocker is a huge admirer of both Beatles legends he says his... more info

Starpulse — The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra and The Beach Boys are among the first ever nominees for the American Pop Music Hall of Fame. Tony Bennett, Neil Diamond, The Carpenters and Simon & Garfu... more info

Kings of A&R — Buzz Track: Follow My Feet Fort Worth pop/rock act The Unlikely Candidates are buzzing with the track Follow My Feet.  They are already receiving radio spins garnering interest from publishing companies and music labels. Influenced by Bob Dylan, The... more info