The Bug: London Zoo
A review of The Bug's album London Zoo, praising its fusion of dancehall and dubstep and its guest MCs, including Ricky Ranking.…
Kevin Martin
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XM Sirius merger gets the go ahead, at last
The US media regulator has conditionally approved the merger of satellite radio networks XM and Sirius by a 3-2 vote, after nearly 18 months of review.…
FCC chairman backs Sirius XM merger
FCC chairman Kevin Martin says he will recommend approval of the Sirius and XM merger, citing voluntary commitments from the firms.…
FCC ruling on XM Sirius merger could come soon
FCC chair Kevin Martin says a decision on the Sirius and XM merger could come by the end of June, though the regulator is reportedly unlikely to approve it without strict conditions.…
Sirius chief hopes for ruling on XM merger proposal soon
Sirius boss Mel Karmazin says he hopes US regulators will rule this month on the proposed merger with XM, taking heart from FCC chair Kevin Martin's comments.…
FCC begin Sirius XM investigation
The US regulator FCC has begun its review of the proposed Sirius XM merger, taking comments until 9 July, with chairman Kevin Martin opposed.…
US Senate committee set date to review XM Sirius proposals
A US Senate subcommittee will hold a session on 20 March on the proposed XM and Sirius merger, which faces opposition from the FCC and terrestrial radio firms.…
US satellite radio companies Sirius and XM propose merger
Rival US satellite radio networks Sirius and XM have announced plans for an all-stock merger, though it will need US government approval, which the FCC has previously said is unlikely.…
Bush appoints hardliner Kevin Martin to top FCC job
President Bush has appointed conservative Republican Kevin Martin as head of the FCC following Michael Powell's departure, a move conservative groups have welcomed.…