Bears and Bullets New Friday Mixtape!

Today I'm proud to bring you the latest addition of the Bears and Bullets Friday Mixtape to all you loyal (somewhat loyal) readers. Today's addition includes songs from artists like John Vanderslice, J. Tillman, Nodzzz, and the Reducers.

Enjoy!

Tracks:

1.) Black Dice - Glazin

2.) Great Lake Swimmers - Pulling on a Line

3.) Her Vanished Grace - Slip Away

4.) John Vanderslice - White Dove

5.) Nodzzz - Is She There

6.) The Reducers - Out of Step

7.) Spirit Spine - Trickledown

8.) Vic Chesnutt, Elf Power, and The Amorphous Strums - Teddy Bear

9.) Wavves - No Hope Kids

10.) J. Tillman - James Blues

Download Mixtape Here ... (ZShare)

Wednesday Night - Tallest Man and Wavves

Continuing with my promise of newer late night blogging for whoever the Hell feels like reading this everyday, I've got a couple more songs for you.

First I've got a couple new MP3's from Wavves (courtesy of Stereogum) whose song "So Bored" was also included in my last Bears and Bullets Friday Mixtape, have two more songs which I've somehow missed until now entitled "Gun in the Sun" and "California Goth." Also, is it Wavves or WAVVES? I'm still not sure if that's how it's spelled or just a bunch of typos.

Wavves - Gun in the Sun - MP3
Wavves - California Goth - MP3

Also, here's a live version of "So Bored"

Also here's a couple songs from The Tallest Man on Earth, who, like The Great Lakes Swimmers, I neglected to post for a while despite of the real quality of songs the artist has created. Here's "I Won't Be Found" and one of my new favorite songs (I really don't say that a lot so take note) "The Gardner" (found at Aquarium Drunkard). You can order The Tallest Man on Earth's 2008 album Shallow Grave here.

The Tallest Man on Earth - The Gardner - MP3

The Tallest Man on Earth - I Won't Be Found - MP3

A Fake Superbowl, Plus Prizes

Word has gotten around that Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street's live performance at Superbowl last Sunday (along with Jennifer Hudson's rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner") were performed using pre-recorded tracks. In fact, the only thing real about the Superbowl performances (aside from, you know, the game) were Springsteen's vocals and his knee-slide into the camera man, which has now been dubbed Bosscocked! (I like it).

I'm not sure whether doing live in this kind of situation was really beneficial, but more than that I just I wish no one knew about this. I have some unspoken respect for Bruce, but then again it may just stem from the fact that I find Tom Petty (last year's performer) to be really kinda boring. Whatever.

In more uplifting news, The Beastie Boys have released the 20th anniversary of Paul's Boutique. You can head over to the website for a listen or order the album. Plus, you can stream Dan Auerbach's (of the Black Keys) new solo album via his Myspace.

Slow Tuesday ... Bonnaroo Lineup

Tuesday's seem to become slower and more aggrevating each week with music websites staying low with more and more boring stories, but I guess I should filter out what matters most to you guys.

To those who missed it, Bonnaroo has officially released their 2009 (July 11-14) lineup. Springsteen, Phish, and the Beastie Boys will headline the Manchester Tennesee event. You can check out the entire lineup at the official Bonnaroo Website. (Note the fake Bonnaroo poster put up yesterday. Yeah, the line-up does seem too good when you think about it).

As for some downloads I'm a little on the weak side right now, so I'm gonna stretch the few Great Lake Swimmers downloads that have been up for the past couple of days. If it makes you feel any better they're pretty good - especially "Pulling on a Line." Great Lake Swimmers new album "Lost Channels" will be released on March 31.

Great Lake Swimmers -Pulling on a Line - MP3

Great Lake Swimmers -Hands in Dirty Ground - MP3

Great Lake Swimmers -Where in the World Are You - MP3

MP3's Posted at An Aquarium Drunkard

Videos That You May Have Missed

Leaving off from last weekend, here are some notable videos that I missed out on that I really shouldn't have. Also, if anyone has some free stuff from David Byrne and Brian Eno's album Everything That Happens Will Happen Today? I've been listening to it online, but would really appreciate a copy for my own.

Blitzen Trapper - Furr


Final Fantasy - Horsetail Feathers


Gaslight Anthem (Live on Letterman) - The 59 Sound


Videos Posted at Thanks Captain Obvious! , The Needle Drop, and Stereogum

We're Back ... Notes From the Superbowl

I'm going to go on an unanimous limb here and just assume that most of you watched the Superbowl between the Arizona Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers last night (incredible game, even better finish) with great intensity. However, if any one of the 38 million people in the United States who didn't watch the game missed out on anything of value (the Steelers won, shocking, I know) there were some commercials and little half-time show with Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band.

To me the performance was pretty damn exciting even if the song selection (aside from "Born to Run") was a bit if not predictable than boring (that damn rythm line of "Glory Days" wont get out of my head). Incidentily, it reminded me of how boring Tom Petty and the Heartbreaker's really are.

There were also to note, the most expensive commercials ever seen by human eyes, plus a couple new trailers that caught my eye. Here's the sneak for Year One, starring Jack Black, Paul Rudd, David Cross, and Michael Cera.



On a continuing note from Springsteen, The Hold Steady have covered his song Atlantic City off of Springsteen's Nebraska (found courtesy of Stereogum). Timely, huh?