Scarlett Johansson releases her debut album, ‘Anywhere I Lay My Head’, on Rhino, on May 19, 2008 in the UK (Atco Records May 20 – US). The album is preceded by the limited edition 7″ single, “Falling Down” on May 5.

The inspired album features 10 Tom Waits songs and includes one original track.

Collaborating with TV on the Radio producer David Sitek, Scarlett Johansson is also joined by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs guitarist Nick Zinner, Sean Antanaitis from Celebration and David Bowie who sings on two tracks.

The single “Falling Down”, comes with an exclusive b-side “Yesterday’s Here” on 7″, and is also available as a one-track download, released May 5.

Johansson spent last spring recording in Louisiana at Dockside Studios.

“Think Nico, backed by The Flaming Lips. On acid” – Daily Telegraph

“Scarlett’s performances are mystical and twice cool” – David Bowie

Listening party links for Scarlett Johansson tracks (select your player):

QT

WMA

Real

Listening Party Tracklist picked by Scarlett herself:

1. Fawn
2. Town with No Cheer
3. Falling Down
4. Anywhere I Lay My Head
5. Fannin Street
6. Song for Jo

Scarlett Johansson – Anywhere I Lay My Head on amazon.co.uk

Anywhere I Lay My Head on amazon.com

Watch Scarlett’s Electronic Press Kit video

Scarlett Johansson – Atco Records
Scarlett Johansson Myspace

The Hives release the infectious, funky anthem that is “We Rule The World (T.H.E.H.I.V.E.S)” as a single on 25th February 2008 (Polydor). Recorded with hip-hop producer Pharrell Williams in Miami for ‘The Black and White Album’ it is an electrifying collaboration, a meeting of great minds and big ideas, taking The Hives into new sonic terrain.

The single will be released digitally and as a Limited 10″ Vinyl backed with exclusive remixes: Matt Helder from Arctic Monkeys shakes up “We Rule The World (T.H.E.H.I.V.E.S)”, as does Russell Leetch from Editors while Nick Zinner from Yeah Yeah Yeahs gets his magic fingers on previous single “Tick Tick Boom” with his Post Colonization Mix.

SINGLE ARTWORK COMPETITION WINNER:

The Hives recently invited fans to submit artwork in a competition for the sleeve of the new single which yielded a hearty response. The band got their heads stuck in to the virtual postbag, whittling down the few hundred entries to a strong shortlist, and then a final favourite featuring first class portraits of the band by one Rowenna Harrison from London. Rowena’s design will adorn the 10″ single sleeve and accompany the digital release.

The Hives UK tour in April 2008:

Dates could be added or changed! Go to The Hives Official Website for the latest tour dates and information.

14 April – Norwich, UEA (01603 508 050)
15 April – Newcastle, Academy (0870 771 2000)
16 April – Nottingham, Rockcity (08713 100 000)
17 April – Bristol, Academy (0870 771 2000)
18 April – London, Brixton Academy (0870 771 2000)

Tickets 17.50 GBP REGIONAL / 18.50 GBP LONDON Buy from 0844 576 5483 or Live Nation (all tickets subject to booking fee)

The Hives on Myspace
The Hives Official Website

The Hives are set to release their latest UK single “We Rule The World (T.H.E.H.I.V.E.S)” on 25th February 2008. The track was recorded with Pharrell Williams in Miami for ‘The Black and White Album’. They’ve been inviting submissions for the sleeve artwork competition, for the new single.

Read more about “We Rule The World (T.H.E.H.I.V.E.S)” and the competition

The Nick Zinner (from Yeah Yeah Yeahs) “Tick Tick Boom” mix is available to download completely free until 21st January, 2008: “Tick Tick Boom” Download.

The Hives have announced details of a UK tour in April 2008. Tickets go on sale at 9am, Friday 11 January, 2008.

The April tour dates are:

Dates could change! Go to The Hives’ Official Website for the latest tour dates and information.

14 April – Norwich, UEA (01603 508 050)
15 April – Newcastle, Academy (0870 771 2000)
16 April – Nottingham, Rockcity (08713 100 000)
17 April – Bristol, Academy (0870 771 2000)
18 April – London, Brixton Academy (0870 771 2000)

Tickets 17.50 GBP REGIONAL / 18.50 GBP LONDON
Buy from 0844 576 5483 or Live Nation (all tickets subject to booking fee)

The Hives on Myspace
The Hives Official Website

Swedish rockers The Hives will release the infectious, funky anthem that is “We Rule The World (T.H.E.H.I.V.E.S)” as a single on 25th February, 2008 (Polydor).

Recorded with hop-hop producer Pharrell Williams in Miami for ‘The Black and White Album’ it is an electrifying collaboration, a meeting of great minds and big ideas, taking The Hives into new sonic terrain.

The single will be released digitally and as a Limited 10″ Vinyl backed with exclusive remixes: Matt Helder from Arctic Monkeys shakes up “We Rule The World (T.H.E.H.I.V.E.S)” while Nick Zinner from Yeah Yeah Yeahs gets his magic fingers on previous single “Tick Tick Boom” with his Post Colonization Mix.

Competition:

The Hives are inviting submissions for the sleeve artwork for the new single from their fanbase. Anyone can enter the competition and the winning design will adorn the 10″ single sleeve and accompany the digital release when it hits stores in February 2008.

Competition details:
Entries must be submitted by 21st January 2008
Keep it (mostly) Black and White!
Submissions should work to a square format, be delivered at 300DPI, to: thehivescoverart@googlemail.com

For more information about the competition and for inspiration go to:

The Hives on Myspace
The Hives Official Website