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Monday, May 26, 2008
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    Fasten your iPods

    Airlines may be charging for checked luggage and cutting back on their flights. But some are adding iPod docks, satellite radio and even HBO shows. Today: why passengers are getting more options for in-flight entertainment. Also: Kimya Dawson, the co-founder of the low-fi band Moldy Peaches talks about how her music became the signature sound in the hit film "Juno."

Living Room Luxuries, in the Air

Airlines are taking a closer look at the entertainment options they provide passengers -- from new music systems with iPod connectivity to satellite radio to other on-demand programming. Some features even apply to coach. Guests include Mary Kirby, senior editor of Flight International magazine and proprietor of the Runway Girl blog. Also joining us is Jon Zellner, the Senior Vice President of Music Programming at XM Satellite Radio, which provides in-flight programming for several major air carriers.

Runway Girl blog
XM Satellite Radio web site

Kimya Dawson

The Moldy Peaches song "Anyone Else But You" is a memorable track from the star-studded soundtrack to the film "Juno." Kimya Dawson, co-founder of the indie band and a solo artist, talks about the role her songs play in an offbeat movie about teen pregnancy. And, she performs in our studio.

The Moldy Peaches Website

Best Live Performances of 2008

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We revisit memorable in-studio performances from Toumani Diabaté, Cat Power, Regina Spektor, and others.

The Year in Music and Branding

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Pop music and advertising go together like peanut butter and jelly. Grey Group music director Josh Rabinowitz shares his picks for the best song picks and ad campaigns of 2008.

Critics Week

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Music writers look back at the year's best pop, rock, hip hop, classical, jazz, Latin and world albums. Plus: the worst music of the year and the best online music. Read our critics' lists here. And don't forget to cast your vote in our best-albums poll.

Noteworthy New York

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We have invited musicians and artists to help us select their favorite cultural destination in the neighborhood where they live. From parks and coffee shops to bowling alleys and museums, the options are as diverse as our group of contributors.