Impala weighs in

RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION, THE SEQUEL: This just in from the international indie-label org (remember them?): “Impala [Tuesday] confirmed that it would oppose any further concentration in the music market, highlighting that the barriers to obtaining regulatory approval in the EC are far higher than a few years ago. The EC already gave warnings in its previous merger decisions about the power of the market leaders. It has also formally recognised that competition rules must level the playing field for the independents, who are essential to delivering real consumer choice and cultural diversity, and to the success of new online services.” (2/2a)