BEAR THE ASTRONOT LOVES YOU!! HIP HOP ARTIST RELEASES NEW SINGLE "GIRLS LOOKING AT ME" FOR VALENTINES DAY.

February 14th is a day to spread the most important ingredient in human interaction. The devious and often mischevious angel of happiness we all call LOVE. Bear the Astronot is playing cupid this year. (And I must say he looks shocking in those little wings and a cloth diaper. Photos he will not release to the public for some reason.) In honor of the holiday he has released his new song "Girls Looking at Me" as an online download. The song is only available via his SnoCap store which can be found all over the web. To take a listen visit www.reverbnation.com/beartheastronot or visit his myspace page at www.myspace.com/beartheastronot . "Girls Looking at Me" is an upbeat R&B flavored ditty, that is obviously a new realm for Bear the Astronot.

"I wrote this song for my wife" he says. "Just as that cute song that all girls wish their boyfriend would write them. It came out well, but it would have been out of place on my album "Cricket Songs". I figured I would release it for Valentines Day." The Arizona MC/Producer who is more known for his dark, energetic, synth- laden ,and overtly political rhymes, says he is releasing more music like this on purpose. "Everyone is trying so hard to be Underground, or Club, or Pop. Sometimes my songs are dark and abstract, sometimes my songs are light and happy. My life isn't always cohesive and organized…..so I guess neither is my music."

With the recent release of his album "Cricket Songs" (which he released along with 12 free downloads. Check the links at the bottom of this post for more info) and the release of his single "Girls Looking at Me" for Valentines Day, I asked what Bear the Astronot had on his plate now. "I am working on my Sophmore Album…writing and in the lab, but my main goal right now is the release of my Instrumental album Turntable Kachina "Roots". I will be trying to have that out in the next month or so. I am really proud of it. It is a mix of Hip Hop breaks, downtempo, and all forms of electronic and dance. My favorite instrumental stuff so far." If you are unfamiliar with Turntable Kachina, it is Bear the Astronot's side project. Turntable Kachina is a display of his more diverse production talents. Visit http://www.turntablekachina.com/ or check out the Turntable Kachina myspace page at www.myspace.com/turntablekachina .

BEAR THE ASTRONOT RECOMMENDS. A VALENTINES DAY PLAYLIST.

1."Girls Looking at Me"-Bear the Astronot-Online Download

2."Good Man to Ya"-Bear the Astronot-Cricket Songs.

3."Breaking Up Is Fun To Do"-Bear the Astronot-Cricket Songs.

4.Forget this playlist stuff…..anyone in their right mind knows if you are trying to set the mood you don't need to play anything on Valentines Day besides some good old fashioned Marvin Gaye. Really trying to get some booty?.......bust out the turntable and play it on vinyl!! If that doesn't work…. it's simple……You ain't got no game! I'll pray for ya'.

WANT SOME FREE MUSIC? VISIT www.myspace.com/beartheastronot and click on the banners that say Free Music!! If you have issues downloading straight from myspace simply read the BIO section on the page and download straight from MediaFire.

WANT TO HEAR MORE MUSIC? VISIT www.reverbnation.com/beartheastronot and listen away!

Arizona Hip-Hop Artist Bear the Astronot Releases New Album with 12 free songs for his loyal fans.

Times are changing. The music industry is a volatile nest of squawking infant artists each one fighting for a piece of the viral marketing pie. Arizona MC/Producer Bear the Astronot is one of those artists. Backed by years of experience in many facets of the music industry including studio recording, live sound, promotions, and a list of projects, bands, and groups as long as T.I.’s criminal record. Years as a professional DJ spinning in clubs such as Next, Insomnia, and a seven-year run as the house DJ at Martini Ranch/Shaker Room in Scottsdale. Yet, somehow, here he is releasing his first ever solo project online. The world of music is changing quickly.

Bear the Astronot is an extremely eclectic artist. Explaining his music is difficult. Somewhat in the vein of Sage Francis and Atmosphere, somewhat in the vein of Canadian MC K-OS, somewhat in the vein of Def Jux’s Cage and El-P. A bit of Public Enemy, KRS-One, Cee-Lo, and Outkast. Hip Hop, Rock, Electronic, and Jazz all splattered with controlled brush strokes. An emotionally charged ride on what has obviously been a roller coaster ride through life for the kid from Arizona whose given name is Running-Bear. Surely a new and unique sound.

“Cricket Songs” his solo debut is a project long in the making. It can be downloaded straight off of Bear the Astronot’s Myspace page @www.myspace.com/beartheastronot, and a physical duplication can be expected sometime in the next year. That is not nearly all Bear the Astronot has released into the virtual world this year however. Along with the 17-song album “Cricket Songs” Bear has released twelve songs for you to download completely free. That is 29 songs of conscious indie hip-hop in total, and instructions for getting them all quickly into your iPod are included at the end of this post. Not to mention the soon to be three full-length albums of Downtempo, Electronic, Hip-Hop, and Breaks he has released under his alias Turntable Kachina. He’s a busy guy.

The album or separate songs from it can be downloaded straight from the above-mentioned Myspace page. The free songs can be found at the following URL’s.

http://www.myspace.com/nonosheriffjoe

http://www.myspace.com/freemusicbeartheastronot02

You can also obtain a straight download from the links below. Just click the link next to the songs you would like.


Link to Download "Get Back!!"http://www.mediafire.com/?6c4znngvnjk





Link to Download "Anti Social"http://www.mediafire.com/?bjzdm6zntjw





Link to Download "Regular Guy"http://www.mediafire.com/?fnwi1zmz05p





Link to Download "One and Only Friend"http://www.mediafire.com/?1vv29z4nnfr





Link to Download "Shake Ya Azz.....Not!"http://www.mediafire.com/?7ygnjmy0x9x





Link to Download "Rhyme and Reason"http://www.mediafire.com/?cud4yi1m3vt





Link to Download "No, No, Sheriff Joe"http://www.mediafire.com/?7op5c1jhwmw




Link to Download "Life I Live"http://www.mediafire.com/?0ri3t1w1h4t




Link to Download "I Don't Care feat.Snayke Plysk"http://www.mediafire.com/?6z4w4d9j9db




Link to Download "So Cliche feat. Nathan Lamb"http://www.mediafire.com/?50odzxhgocm




Link to Download "Sing My People"http://www.mediafire.com/?6xnnaxcumep




Link to Download "Dead Soldier"http://www.mediafire.com/?3npxzmpxcne




Please send me a message if you have any issues. I want you to download this music.....And hopefully hassle free!!

Enjoy!!

Free Music! Happy New Year!

Visit the following links to get free music to start the New Year With. Bear the Astronot aka Turntable Kachina hopes you and your iPod or MP3 player have the best year yet. And let’s face it, nothing is better to start the next leap into the 365 day abyss than free s(&^. Have a great year, and enjoy.

Free Music to Free The Soul……

In 2008 Bear the Astronot will be releasing his long anticipated album “Cricket Songs”. The album will be available for download Feb. 2008.

In 2008 Turntable Kachina will be releasing a 3rd album online entitled “Roots”. A collection of downtempo chill, dusty dancey hip-hop loops, and The Kachina’s quickly catching signature sound. Also, the anticipated “Sound is Matter Vol.002” will be available.

Visit the following link to get free music from myspace to start the New Year off with.CLICKHERE

To Download songs straight from Media Fire.

Life I Live
http://www.mediafire.com/?0ri3t1w1h4t

I Don’t Care feat. Snayke Plysk
http://www.mediafire.com/?6z4w4d9j9db

So Cliché feat. Nathan Lamb on guitar.
http://www.mediafire.com/?50odzxhgocm

Wait There is more!!

MYSPACE URL:

myspace.com/quotturntablekachinaquothappyhalloween

MEDIAFIRE LINKS:(ONE FOR EACH SONG)

http://www.mediafire.com/?f95vx44oigx

http://www.mediafire.com/?bddngy2jjmd

LINKS:
www.turntablekachina.com
www.beartheastronot.blogspot.com
www.myspace.com/turntablekachina
www.myspace.com/beartheastronot

New Hip-Hop, Downtempo, and Dance Music. Bear the Astronot, Turntable Kachina.

It has been awhile since I have been able to post new songs, and I am very excited to say that 4 new songs can be heard on my myspace page. The songs are entitled "PHX AZ Hot!" "The Revolution Starts Now!" "Earth Goggles!" and "2Fists 2Fight". Stop by www.myspace.com/beartheastronot to take a listen. Also don't forget to stop by www.myspace.com/turntablekachina or www.turntablekachina.com to listen to some of my new instrumental downtempo and dance music. I hope that this music finds you well, and that you leave me a comment to let me know what you think. Your oppinion is always appreciated. Support Independent Music. ENJOY!!

"MITOSIS" the new album by Turntable Kachina is available for download now!

"MITOSIS" the new release by Turntable Kachina is available now. The album can be downloaded straight from Turntable Kachina's Sno Cap store. Off of his myspace page. And at many other online retailers. MITOSIS and Sound is Matter Vol.001 will be available on iTunes very soon! MITOSIS is a much more dance influenced project, taking The Kachina's years as a DJ, and the influential styles he encountered during this time, and compiling them in an energetic release. Get your copy now!!!!!

Turntable Kachina appears on Red Night Records Compilation "Electronic Surge Vol.1"

Red Night Records has released their first in a series of compilations entitled Electronic Surge. Turntable Kachina appears on this disc with the pulsing rhythm of "Rain Stance" a track off of an earlier release "Sound is Matter Vol.001". The compilation also contains tracks by seasoned beatsmiths such as Revolution I/O, Jrel, Sounda, OHN, and Wreckless Beats. If you are interested in supporting independent and up and coming artists and the culture of dance music make sure to get yourself a copy on Amazon.com. SPREAD THE WORD!

TO PURCHASE A COPY OF ELECTRONIC SURGE VOL.1 CLICK THE LINK BELOW.


http://www.amazon.com/Electronic-Surge-1-Various/dp/B000XPY1UC

Red Night Records to Release New Compilation CD Entitled "Electronic Surge Volume 1"

Electronic, Techno, Trance, and Dance: The CD will be packed with sensational songs from phenomenal artists.The goal behind the CD is to help promote and expose the featured talent to a wider audience."Electronic Surge Volume 1" is available at cdbaby.com, amazon.com, blastmymusic.com, and on many other online retailers. Industry personnel, media, and radio can/will be able to request a free copy of "Electronic Surge Volume 1".

Featured Artists on "Electronic Surge Volume 1":

Turntable Kachina (Arizona, USA)

Voide (Sweden)

Dj Patsan (Australia)

Wreckless Beats (New York, USA)

Sounda (New York, USA)

Dirty Elegance (Colorado, USA)

Dress Code (Ohio, USA)

Wayne Bonnett/Equinox Shadow (Kentucky, USA)

ORGAVIN (Maryland, USA)

Revoluion I/O (Georgia, USA)

OHN (Texas, USA)

The Specimen (New York, USA)

Jrel (Virginia, USA)

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

FREE MUSIC!!!!!!

JUST BECAUSE HALLOWEEN IS MY FAVORITE HOLIDAY, I “BEAR THE ASTRONOT” AKA. “TURNTABLE KACHINA” HAVE PUT UP TWO SONGS INSPIRED BY HALLOWEEN FOR YOUR DOWNLOADING AND LISTENING PLEASURE. CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW TO VISIT THE MYSPACE PAGE OR TO GO TO MEDIA FIRE FOR A STRAIGHT DOWNLOAD. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

ALSO, MAKE SURE YOU GET READY FOR THE RELEASE OF TURNTABLE KACHINA’S SECOND E.P. ENTITLED “MITOSIS” WHICH WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD VERY SOON.

MYSPACE URL:

myspace.com/quotturntablekachinaquothappyhalloween

MEDIAFIRE LINKS:(ONE FOR EACH SONG)

http://www.mediafire.com/?f95vx44oigx

http://www.mediafire.com/?bddngy2jjmd

LINKS:
http://www.turntablekachina.com/
http://www.beartheastronot.blogspot.com/
www.myspace.com/turntablekachina

CHARGES AGAINST THE NEW TIMES DROPPED!

"We tried to make a modest stand for our readers, our reporters and our Constitution," said Michael Lacey, co-owner and executive editor of New Times/Village Voice Media. "Sometimes law enforcement prevails in their view of the Constitution; sometimes the Irish prevail in theirs."

THE CHARGES AGAINST THE PHOENIX NEW TIMES HAVE BEEN DROPPED, AND SPECIAL PROSECUTOR DENNIS WILENCHIK HAS BEEN FIRED. SOMETIMES JUSTICE DOES PREVAIL…JUST WHEN I HAD LOST ALL HOPE.
CHECK OUT THE STORY:
http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2007-10-18/news/case-against-new-times-dropped

I AM STILL LEAVING MY SONGS UP FOR FREE ON THE INTERNET. JUST CAUSE SOMEBODY MADE THEM STOP BULLYING KIDS ON THE PLAYGROUND, DOESN'T MEAN THEY AREN'T BAD KIDS, SO COME GET SOME FREE MUSIC…..JUST A LITTLE TASTE BEFORE THE ALBUM IS RELEASED.
TO READ THE NEW TIMES ARTICLE:

http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2007-10-18/news/breathtaking-abuse-of-the-constitution/

FOR FREE MUSIC:
http://myspace.com/nonosheriffjoe
http://www.mediafire.com/?7op5c1jhwmw

CHECK OUT MY BLOG POST ABOUT THIS INCIDENT:
http://beartheastronot.blogspot.com/

PEACE AND KNOWLEDGE…..BEAR THE ASTRONOT.

NO, NO, SHERIFF JOE. ONE RAPPER SPEAKS UP FOR THE PHOENIX NEWTIMES.

IN RESPONSE TO THE RECENT GRAND JURY SUBPOENA PUT IN PLACE BY SHERIFF JOE ARPAIO, ANDY THOMAS, AND DENNIS WILENCHIK, WHICH TAKES UNCONSTITUIONAL ACTION AGAINST A HUGE NUMBER OF ARIZONA, UNITED STATES, AND WORLD CITIZENS, I HAVE PUT UP ONE OF MY SONGS FOR FREE DOWNLOAD. VISIT THE FOLLOWING LINKS TO GET YOUR FREE DOWNLOAD OF “NO, NO, SHERIFF JOE” BY BEAR THE ASTRONOT, AND STOP THIS BLATENT MISUSE OF POWER. I HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS FREE SONG, AND THE TWO OTHER FREE DOWNLOADS I AM OFFERING JUST FOR THE HELL OF IT. STAND UP FOR ARIZONA, STAND UP FOR YOUR RIGHTS AS A UNITED STATES CITIZEN, STAND UP FOR US. FUEL THE REVOLUTION…….BEAR THE ASTRONOT.

TO READ THE NEW TIMES ARTICLE:
http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2007-10-18/news/breathtaking-abuse-of-the-constitution/

FOR FREE MUSIC:
http://myspace.com/nonosheriffjoe
http://www.mediafire.com/?7op5c1jhwmw

When I heard the news, another complete disregard of constitutional rights by Sheriff Joe Arpaio and Arizona Law Makers, I knew I had to take action. I am just your everyday starving artist, but if I am going to preach action, then I must live by my word. I can’t do much, but I can post this song, a song I wrote a year or so back, for free download by people all over my state of Arizona, and any interested parties worldwide. When I came up with the idea, many people were warning me not to test the waters. But F(*& that!! What is this Nazi Germany? Is this the Wild West, and Sheriff Joe is the rootenest tootenest most darned right strict hearted lawman the Southwest has ever seen? His rough edged, redneck posse ready to round up political rappers, hippies, and illegal aliens by the millions. I feel like a tumbleweed should blow by every time Sheriff Joe enters a room. Has Arizona fallen this low? Has our great country?

I must admit that I have a different view on this subject than some, due to my own past experiences. Experiences, which will be chronicled in an upcoming post, entitled “My Introduction to Justice. A Crash Course In Hopelessness” so if you are interested in hearing why I might have such a distaste for these gentlemen look for that post in the near future.

I will end by wishing the best of luck to all employees and partners of the Phoenix New Times. If nobody else has your back, Bear the Astronot always will. The blatant misuse of power by all of our government and state officials has got to stop. Do not be afraid to speak out against these actions if they make you unhappy. You can make a difference. And if these crazy bastards have time to worry about a tiny little hip-hop artist like me, “Call me Up. I’ll give you my home address. I think I’d look great in pink hand-cuffs.” Peace and Knowledge……Bear the Astronot.

Rich VS. Poor "The classic battle of our day and age"

There is a squiggly line between the rich and the poor. When you back up, zoom out, and focus on it, it looks like a winding river. A river that slithers and sneaks like a serpent. A serpent that taunts and teases us with the most beautiful of red apples. This is a continuation of what some believe to be the oldest story of mankind. But since when did we decide the over privileged control the apple?
The rich write the policies, decide the boundaries, and hoard the prophets. The rich make the rules, tempt our fate, and push us closer and closer to the edge for personal gain. The rich control the apple. The poor control nothing, not even their own fate. We build their castles, fight their wars, and kiss their asses. Could this really be what was intended? The middle class is drowning in debt. The lower class is teaming with disdain, anger, and anxiety. I for one find it almost impossible to hold back my rage any longer. The next time a bill collector tells me they need money….Money I in all honesty do not have….and I get some kind of Clint Eastwood tough guy routine…..Some Mafia debt collector Bull-Shit!!....I may lash out in anger. I may allow this anger to drive me to devious deeds. The end result…..one more poor kid in Arizona spends his spare time in prison. Right where the rich have decided poor kids like myself belong.
We ride along this squiggly river trying to keep our heads above water. Flailing our arms in utter desperation, faced with interest rates, late fees, and payments which pile one on top of the other so high no one can find the ending. Hard not to harbor hatred while the rich work less hours, sip Martini’s, exploit our justice system, and ride by waving distastefully on platinum yachts. I’m barely holding on…….I am grasping a shattered Styrofoam cooler here! I would kill to ride on a yacht! When does this become more than a figure of speech? Soon, metaphorically, if you ask me.
We are pliable…..set-up for failure…beasts of burden……work horses. We are considered the uneducated, classless, vile, scum of existence. Thrown in a cage and fed through media matrix tubing. 40hrs. a week with overtime to get by, working careers for kiss-ass bosses. Pushing Freedom in a Happy Meal. Test Tube slave labor. WE ARE MUTE!! When is the last time you made a large scale change in society? Never? It probably costs to much doesn’t it. Or you don’t have time between work, and you know sleeping…eating…grocery shopping……the trivial stuff. Your teachers lied to you..you will never be the President of the United States. Poor people can’t afford to run for president. Poor people can’t even afford gas.
This will be continued in Part 02.