You wouldn’t think that Sonic Youth and Starbucks go together, but the famous alternative rock band has crafted a limited-edition compilation CD of its outsider music for the coffee crowd. “Hits Are For Squares” will be available in selected Starbucks and online on June 10. The songs were handpicked by musicians and other celebs. Participants [...]

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Scarlett Johansson’s debut album is titled “Anywhere I Lay My Head.” What, did you expect a pinup? The album, which features covers of Tom Waits’ music, plus one original composition, is due May 20. Producer David Sitek (TV on the Radio) also took the cover photo.

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Heath Street: Review

www.heathstreetmusic.com
myspace.com/heathstreetmusic
Here at JoyHog!, we get A LOT of CDs.  Like, a lot.  And to be quite honest, we often open them just a couple inches above the rubbish bin, ready to drop it inside if it doesn’t somehow leap out at us.  Perhaps I have a certain bias for a band like this one.  If [...]

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Music in 2008

Madonna, U2, Ringo Starr, Metallica, Mariah Carey and Shania Twain head the list of highly anticipated albums.
Madonna, who will be inducted into the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame in March, gets contributions from Justin Timberlake, Timaland, Kanye West and Pharrrell Williams on her final album for Warner Bros., which may or not be titled [...]

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Rhino
Available now via digital outlets
CD in shops on 15 January
If you have seen “Juno” already, then you are quite familiar with the quirky snarkiness in Diablo Cody’s script and Jason Reitman’s direction.  If not, then get ready, because it will soon be at your local cinema.  The soundtrack is inextricably married to the film as [...]

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