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The article discusses how Impala, the Pan-European independent labels body, has applauded the European Commission's (EC) February 1, 2007, decision to re-examine the Sony Music and BMG merger. Impala had previously appealed the EC's 2004 clearance of the deal that created Sony BMG. In July 2006, the European Union court annulled the EC's decision, which meant that Sony and BMG would have to refile their merger plans for another EC investigation.

Presents updates on the music industry in Europe as of March 2005. Popularity of the single "Cleptomania," by the pop group Sugarfree in Italy; Success of the self-titled album of the band Apocalyptica; Dominion of the song "The Way Up," by The Pat Matheny Group in the chart in Poland.

Presents news briefs on events and issues in the music industry as of October 20, 2004. Information on the music release "Burn the Maps," performed by The Frames; Consumer preference for jazz music in Europe; Release of the music album "1 on 1," performed by Rupee.

Presents updates on music recordings in Europe as of August 2003. States where the album "Music in Mouth," by BellX1 was recorded; Promotion of the album "La Revancha del Tango," by Gotan Project; Remarks from Marcin Rozynek on his album "Ksiega Urodzaju."