Big Black Delta

Big Black Delta is a solo project of Mellowdrone vocalist/bassist Jonathan Bates.

Big Black Delta
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California, United States
GenresElectronic rock, synthpop,[1] industrial rock, electro, post-industrial, space rock
Years active2010–present
LabelsMaster of Bates
Associated actsSONOIO
Mellowdrone
M83
Dhani Harrison
Websitebigblackdelta.com
MembersJonathan Bates

Bates began the project in 2010 after becoming frustrated with the logistics of a band.[2] Thanks to help from Alessandro Cortini, of Nine Inch Nails, he discovered the possibilities of producing music on a laptop and quickly set about building a new sound.[3]

In 2013, Bates released his self-titled album, Big Black Delta. The album contained a mixture of fresh material and songs released on BBDLP1.[4] The album was released on Bates' own label, Masters of Bates, and was inspired by the soundtracks of Blade Runner and Solaris.[5] It was positively received by critics and was compared by one reviewer to music from Muse and The Joy Formidable.[6][7] Remixes of songs from the album have since come from Jimmy Edgar, John Tejada, Azari & III and Martyn.[8] The video for "Side of the Road" was directed by Warren Kommers, inspired by Bates' love of astrophysics and astronomy.[9][10]

Big Black Delta has collaborated with a number of other artists such as War Widow, Alessandro Cortini, Susanne Sundfør, Morgan Kibby, and Poison The Well drummer Chris Hornbrook, acting as touring drummer. He has received praise from Jay-Z on his blog, Life+Times, and played in support of Gary Numan, M83 and Jane's Addiction on their tours.[11][12]

In 2016, Big Black Delta released his third album, Trágame Tierra. The album was financed via PledgeMusic, a music focused crowdsourcing website, which allowed Big Blag Delta to release the album via his own label. Along with a copy of the album, fans could earn tickets to the a show on tour, a roll of film depicting the behind the scenes of the creation of the album along with other creative gifts for the donation given. The album contains collaborations with Debbie Gibson on "RCVR" and Kimbra on "Bitten by the Apple"; it was followed by a North American headlining tour.[13]

Big Black Delta's fourth album, the all instrumental WHORU812, was released on eOne Music Canada in June 2017. Prior to the album's release, Bates announced there would be only one live performance from Big Black Delta in 2017, to be played at The Viaduct in Los Angeles on July 14.[14]

Hit songs "Huggin & Kissin" and "Capsize" were used in the 2017 USA Network show The Sinner starring Jessica Biel.[15]

On January 31, 2020, Bates and fellow Los Angeles band Sego (who previously toured in support of Big Black Delta) released a split cover EP called "Quid Pro Quo," that saw Sego covering the Big Black Delta song "Into The Night," and Bates covering Sego's song "Shame."[16] The released this digitally and as a limited run of 500 flexi discs.[17]

On March 20, 2020, Big Black Delta released the single, "Summoner," off of his upcoming forth album. It was accompanied by a music video directed by Warren Kommers and Nina McNeely.[18] This followed by remixes for "Summoner" from James Welsh, Clearside, and The Bodies Obtained.[19]

On May 15, 2020, Big Black Delta announced the release of the fourth LP 4 on July 10, 2020[20] and released the single "Lord Only Knows," with its accompanying music video directed by Adam Osgood. On June 12, "Canary," the third single from 4, was released.[21] He released his fourth studio album, 4, on July 10, 2020, alongside a video for album track "Vessel" (another collaboration with Warren Kommers.)[22]

Big Black Delta will have two original songs featured on the soundtrack for Bill & Ted Face The Music, which will be released August 28, 2020. The songs are "Lost In Time" and "Circuits Of Time."[23]

Discography
Albums
EPs
  • 2010: BBDEP1
  • 2013: EP2.5A7
  • 2020: Quid Pro Quo (split release w/ Sego)
Singles
  • 2010: "He's A Whore" (w/ War Widow) - a cover of the song by Cheap Trick
  • 2011: "Huggin & Kissin"
  • 2012: "IFUCKINGLOVEYOU"
  • 2013: "Side of the Road"
  • 2013: "Money Rain Down"
  • 2014: "Huggin and Kissin"
  • 2015: "It's OK"
  • 2015: "RCVR (feat. Debbie Gibson)"
  • 2016: "Steer the Canyon"
  • 2016: "Bitten by the Apple"
  • 2017: "Brooks was here2a"
  • 2019: "Roost"
  • 2019: "Orinoco Symphony"
  • 2020: "Summoner"
  • 2020: "Lord Only Knows"
  • 2020: "Canary"
Music videos
  • 2010: "IFUCKINGLOVEYOU"[24]
  • 2011: "Betamax"[25]
  • 2013: "Side of the Road"[26]
  • 2013: "x22[27]
  • 2013: "Money Rain Down"[28]
  • 2013: "Love You This Summer"[29]
  • 2014: "Huggin & Kissin"[30]
  • 2016: "Bitten By The Apple"[31]
  • 2020: "Summoner"[32]
  • 2020: "Lord Only Knows"[33]
  • 2020: "Canary"[34]
  • 2020: "Vessel"[35]
Remixes

References
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  3. Randall, Brent (14 April 2013). "Meet The Band Jay-Z Is A Big Fan Of - Big Black Delta". Husk Magazine. Archived from the original on 25 September 2015. Retrieved 24 September 2015.
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  11. "Life+Times Premiere: Big Black Delta". Life+Times. 21 August 2012. Retrieved 25 September 2015.
  12. "Big Black Delta - Tour Details". Songkick. Retrieved 25 September 2015.
  13. nuts, “The backstage area was fucking; thing, ” Bates recalled “Musical heroes everyfuckingwhere I’m sure there were a couple “who the fuck is this guy?” moments when I. did my; me, but Dhani believed in; that.”, was like “check this dude out ” I’ve always been grateful to him for (2016-05-04). "Interview with Big Black Delta: How chatting with a friend landed him a dream Debbie Gibson collaboration". Grimy Goods. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
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  15. Greene, Steve (2017-09-14). "How 'The Sinner' Turned One Song Into a Terrifying Murder Clue and the Show's Secret Weapon". IndieWire. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
  16. Axeman, Stephen. "Premiere: Sego/Big Black Delta Share New Split Single". undertheradarmag.com. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
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  23. "Weezer share "Beginning of the End" from the Bill & Ted 3 soundtrack: Stream". Consequence of Sound. 2020-08-14. Retrieved 2020-08-14.
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  25. "Betamax - Official Video". YouTube. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
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  27. "Big Black Delta - X22". YouTube. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
  28. "Big Black Delta - Money Rain Down (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
  29. "Big Black Delta - Love You This Summer". YouTube. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
  30. "Big Black Delta - Huggin & Kissin". YouTube. Retrieved 22 November 2017.
  31. Big Black Delta - Bitten By The Apple feat. Kimbra (official video), retrieved 2020-05-15
  32. Summoner Pts. 1-4, retrieved 2020-05-15
  33. Lord Only Knows, retrieved 2020-05-15
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