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'Juno's' Other Star

Posted by Jeff Miranda January 14, 2008 08:15 PM

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Forget about Ellen Page, the 20-year-old actress whose much-buzzed-about "Juno" has been winning critics and audiences alike. The film's real find is Kimya Dawson, formerly of the Moldy Peaches, who contributes five songs to the soundtrack. Alongside spots from Buddy Holly, Belle & Sebastian, and Sonic Youth, her ditties are a charming slice of indie pop heaven.

Dawson's chirpy voice, intimate delivery, and thoughtful lyrics give the movie's quietest moments some gravitas. Though she's already released five solo albums and credits Regina Spektor and the Mountain Goats as tour buddies, "Juno" will surely make her a household name - at least among the Lemmingtrail crowd.

Dawson is performing and signing autographs at Newbury Comics, 332 Newbury St., at 7 p.m. Thursday.

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