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M83 / Big Black Delta
Put The Gun On The Floor
Huggin & Kissin
Capsize
Dreary Moon
The Zebrah
Betamax
Left Out
IFUCKINGLOVEYOU
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M83 / Big Black Delta
Put The Gun On The Floor
Huggin & Kissin
Capsize
Dreary Moon
The Zebrah
Betamax
Left Out
IFUCKINGLOVEYOU
Jon begins a tour diary with a brief roundup of current happenings, mentioning the London gig was fun, and “hope to return for more before years end”
Tour diary – From the Road Part 1
The UK newspaper The Independent plugs Big Black Delta again with their “Ones To Watch” blog.
Each of Bates’ tracks are bruising electro rampages through the 80s, ransacking Ministry for their agro and Sisters of Mercy for their spell book. Read more…
The paper previously listed IFUCKINGLOVEYOU on their “Independents playlist” back in January 2011
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K-OS / Big Black Delta
CANCELLED
Set list: N/A
Venue change from “La Sala Rossa” (4848 boul. Saint-Laurent, Montreal),
to “Le Belmont” (4483 Boulevard St-Laurent, Montreal)
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M83 / Big Black Delta
Huggin & Kissin
Put The Gun On The Floor
Capsize
Dreary Moon
The Zebrah
Betamax
Suit & Tie
Left Out
IFUCKINGLOVEYOU
Jon Bates – Vocals / Mahsa Zargaran – Drums / Matt Walker – Drums
A new (shortish) interview, but Jon states that the new album is finished and should be coming out in the next couple of months.
• Interview – Rocksucker
1. IFUCKINGLOVEYOU (original)
2. Jimmy Edgar Remix
3. Sei A Remix
4. N Type And Surge Remix
5. Throwing Snow Remix
6. Leonard McGeonard vs Drunken Calculator
7. Radio Edit
Despite confirmation from both Bang On PR and BB Gun on the July 4th (see below) that the US would also get the vinyl release, it looks like its only going to be available as an import from England, and not until the 24th. We’ve ordered ours from Rough Trade mail order in England and have our fingers crossed that it’ll get here soon…
7″ (Masters Of Bates Records, MOB001)
(A) IFUCKINGLOVEYOU
(B) LeonardMcGeonardvsDrunkenCalculator
12″ (Masters Of Bates Records, MOB002)
(A) IFUCKINGLOVEYOU
(A) IFUCKINGLOVEYOU (Jimmy Edgar Remix)
(B) IFUCKINGLOVEYOU (Sei A Remix)
IFUCKINGLOVEYOU including the remixes is now available on iTunes and Amazon.com. They both list a “Bonus Track Version” which also includes “N-Type & Surge remix”, although amazon is now saying this version won’t be available from them until July 24…
‘IFUCKINGLOVEYOU’ – the worst-named song on the worst-named label – is brilliant. Mainly because it’s absolutely nuts; a crass stomp of distort brass, screaming choirs, and a vocal performance with the kind of hauteur you’d normally associate with glacial electro-pop.
• Review – Drowned in Sound
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(U.S. Cellular Connection Stage with Leinenkugel’s & FM102/1)
The Joy Formidable / Big Black Delta / Black Box Revelation / Ben Caplan & The Casual Smokers / Lovebettie / Kink Ador / School of Rock All-Stars
Set list unknown
Youtube –
The Zebrah (1min 10sec clip)
Jon Bates – Vocals
Mahsa Zargaran – Drums
Matt Walker – Drums
Emails from Leanne at Bang On PR (UK) and Ibo at BB Gun (USA) who handle PR for BBD in their respective countries, both confirm that the vinyl releases of IFUCKINGLOVEYOU (7″ and 12″) have been put back from the 9th of July to the Monday, July 16th. Which is slightly odd as releases usually come out on a Tuesday in the U.S.
In response to question on twitter, Jon had this to say…
@here_comes_B @laurenlaverne sooner than you think! 🙂
— BigBlackDelta (@BigBlackDelta) July 2, 2012
According to Chris Hornbrook he’ll be drumming alongside Mahsa, replacing (temporarily?) Amy for this summers gigs while she plays for Fiona Apple –
“Stoked! I’ll be drumming w/ electronic group, #BigBlackDelta this summer. We’ll be doing dates with #M83 & #JanesAddiction”
Several U.K. based online stores such as hmv.com and Rough Trade are listing the 7″ and 12″ vinyl for IFUCKINGLOVEYOU as available for pre-order now, with expected arrival/release date of 16th July 2012
FAMEMAGAZINE.co.uk RECOMMENDS: BIG BLACK DELTA – ‘IF*CKINGLOVEYOU’
WOW! Los Angeles based Big Black Delta, the brainchild of Jonathan Bates (Mellowdrone) presents the massive track ‘IF*CKINGLOVEYOU’.
www.famemagazine.co.uk/2012/06/18/fame-recommends-big-black-delta-ifckingloveyou/
Amazon is listing “IFUCKINGLOVEYOU” (EP) as MP3 downloads which will be (according to them) available on July 8th for $4.45
Tracklist:
1. Ifuckingloveyou (Original) [Explicit] 5:05
2. LeonardMcGeonardvsDrunkenCalculator (Original) [Explicit] 3:29
3. Ifuckingloveyou (Sei A Remix) [Explicit] 6:53
4. Ifuckingloveyou (Jimmy Edgar Remix) [Explicit] 4:26
5. Ifuckingloveyou (Throwing Snow Remix) [Explicit] 5:29
IFUCKINGLOVEYOU (listed as I Love You) was played on the Lauren Laverne show on Radio 6 on the BBC in England. Possibly the first time BBD have been played on the BBC?
Another remix of ifuckingloveyou… this time by Jimmy Edgar, available here –
noisey.vice.com/blog/big-black-deltas-ifuckingloveyou-jimmy-edgar-remix-premiere
Listed as due for release tomorrow on the 17th, both iTunes and amazon now have IFUCKINGLOVEYOU available for download (iTunes $1.29, amazon $0.89)
Just announced on Facebook
Wednesday 4th July 2012 – Milwaukee Summerfest w/ The Joy Formidable, Black Box, Ben Kaplan
Wednesday 1st August 2012 – Electric Factory, Philadelphia w/ M83
Thursday 2nd August 2012 – Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead, Munhall w/ M83
Tuesday 7th August 2012 – State Theater (ME), Portland w/ M83
Wednesday 8th August 2012 – Central Park Summerstage, New York w/ M83
Saturday 18th August 2012 – MGM Grand Theatre / Foxwoods, Mashantucket w/ Jane’s Addiction
Monday 20th August 2012 – Artpart, Lewiston w/ Jane’s Addiction
Wednesday 22nd August 2012 – Stage AE, Pittsburgh w/ Jane’s Addiction
Thursday 23rd August 2012 – Old National Centre – Murat Theatre, Indianapolis w/ Jane’s Addiction
Saturday August 25th 2012 – Orpheum Theater (NE), Omaha w/ Jane’s Addiction
Sunday 26th August 2012 – Pikes Peak Center, Colorado Springs w/ Jane’s Addiction
Tuesday 28th August 2012 – The Great SaltAir, Salt Lake City w/ Jane’s Addiction
Wednesday 29th August 2012 – Idaho Botanical Garden, Boise w/ Jane’s Addiction
Friday 31st August 2012 – Queen Elizabeth Theatre (BC), Vancouver w/ Jane’s Addiction
Tuesday 4th September – Keller Auditorium, Portland w/ Jane’s Addiction
Wednesday 5th September 2012 – Grand Sierra Resort & Casino, Reno w/ Jane’s Addiction.
It seems BBD is not doing all of the Jane’s Addiction tour (as posted below on June 5th)
The Gigography page has also been updated as well.
Hear Throwing Snow totally reconfigure Big Black Delta’s IFUCKINGLOVEYOU
factmag.com/hear-throwing-snow-totally-reconfigure-big-black-deltas-ifuckingloveyou/
Amazon is listing “Ifuckingloveyou” as an MP3 download which will be (according to them) available on June 17th
• www.amazon.com
• www.amazon.co.uk
On Amazon.com, the info under Product Details states,
Label: Masters Of Bates
Copyright: (c) 2012 Masters Of Bates under exclusive license to Major Record Label 2012
According to the LinkedIn profile for Larissa Swan she, run(s) Masters of Bates Records for Big Black Delta. She also manages Dave Navarro (of Jane’s Addiction)
“Big Black Delta Announces ‘IFUCKINGLOVEYOU’ single (9th July) on Masters of Bates Records / Video and Audio Stream”
According to an article on current.com (added by Bang On PR) “‘IFUCKINGLOVEYOU’ is coming at you on the 9th July and is the first official release” (of BBD). Besides BBDLP1 having been out for around for almost a year, they go on to state there’s an “album to follow later this year all on the newly formed Masters of Bates label.”
UPDATE: The same article (press release) also appeared on –
http://top40-charts.com/news.php?nid=78991
Bang On PR today posted on BBD Facebook –
Big Black Delta fucking loves you…and he’s releasing his ‘IFUCKINGLOVEYOU’ single 9th July – keep your eyes peeled for some jaw dropping remixes too
Although dates have been popping up on Songkick, today Jon officially announced that Big Black Delta are supporting Jane’s Addiction on their upcoming August dates –
Fucking dream come true.
Big Black Delta will be opening up for Janes Addiction in August.
Much love @davenavarro
Now I dont have to buy a ticket.
According to www.janesaddiction.com/tourdates the dates are –
Theatre Of The Escapists Tour
Aug-06 – Cleveland, OH at Jacobs Pavilion
Aug-08 – Syracuse, NY at Landmark Theatre
Aug-12 – New Brunswick, NJ at State Theatre
Aug-14 – Baltimore, MD at Lyric Opera House
Aug-17 – Brooklyn, NY at Williamsburg Park
Aug-18 – Ledyard, CT at Foxwoods Resort Casino – MGM Grand Theater
Aug-20 – Lewiston, NY at Artpark
Aug-22 – Pittsburgh, PA at Stage AE
Aug-23 – Indianapolis, IN at Old National Centre – Murat Theatre
Aug-25 – Omaha, NE at Orpheum Theatre
Aug-26 – Colorado Springs at Pikes Peak Center
Aug-28 – Magna, UT at The Great Salt Air
Aug-29 – Boise, ID at Idaho Botanical Gardens
Aug-31 – Vancouver, BC at Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Sep-04 – Portland, OR at Keller Auditorium
Sep-05 – Reno, NV at Grand Sierra Resort
Sep-07 – Las Vegas, NV at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas – The Pool
Just incase anyone was thinking of going to see the upcoming BBD gig on the 9th with Super Stereo (and others) at the Crescent Ballroom (Phoenix, AZ), BBD have cancelled…
Filmed & Edited by Jonathan Bates / Caspar Newbolt
According to a new posting on the BBD FB page, Big Black Delta are a new addition to the Primary Talent International roster.
www.primarytalent.com/big-black-delta
www.facebook.com/primarytalentinternational
Working with Ale (Alessandro Cortini)
This short clip features approx 21 seconds of the song “Left Out”
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Big Black Delta / The Henry Clay People / Electric Guest / Zammuto / All Tiny Creatures / Races / Jenny O / Electric Flower Group
Huggin & Kissin
Put The Gun On The Floor
Capsize
Dreary Moon
The Zebrah
Left Out
IFUCKINGLOVEYOU
Youtube –
Various live clips
Interview with Jon
Big Black Delta is going without shoes so that kids don’t have to!
WHAT IS ONE DAY WITHOUT SHOES?
The day we spread awareness of the impact a pair of shoes can have on a child’s life by taking off our own. Why? Millions of children live without proper footwear, exposing them to injury and disease every day.
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M83 / Big Black Delta
Huggin & Kissin
Capsize
Dreary Moon
Left Out
IFUCKINGLOVEYOU
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Big Black Delta / Smile Now Cry Later / Keith Sweaty
Huggin & Kissin
Put The Gun On The Floor
Capsize
The Zebrah
Betamax
Left Out
IFUCKINGLOVEYOU
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The Joy Formidable / A Place To Bury Strangers / Big Black Delta
Huggin & Kissin
Put The Gun On The Floor
Capsize
The Zebrah
Betamax
Left Out
IFUCKINGLOVEYOU
• Review – Stereogum
• Review – Weeping Elvis
• Review – Restless Cities
• Review – L.A. Record
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The Joy Formidable / A Place To Bury Strangers / Big Black Delta
Set list unknown
Youtube –
Left Out (soundcheck)
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The Joy Formidable / A Place To Bury Strangers / Big Black Delta
Huggin & Kissin
Put The Gun On The Floor
Capsize
The Zebrah
Betamax
Left Out
IFUCKINGLOVEYOU
• Review – spinningplatters.com
According to Migrate Music News, BBD are set to release “IFUCKINGLOVEYOU” as a limited edition 7″ and 12″ vinyl with B-side and new remixes on April 30th.
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Big Black Delta / Valente / United Ghosts
Huggin & Kissin
Put The Gun On The Floor
Capsize
Ghost Rider
Dreary Moon
Zebrah
Betamax
Left Out
He’s A Whore
IFUCKINGLOVEYOU
Youtube –
Ghost Rider
• Venue event page
• Review – Behind the Hype
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Big Black Delta / New Diplomat
Set list unknown
• Venue event page
• Review – SF Weekly
• Review – SF Bay Guardian
• Review – Impose
• Gig pix – C. Lucero Photos
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Under The Radar features a mixtape compiled by Big Black Delta. Unique amongst the tracks is an amazing remix of Betamax by Sonoio
www.undertheradarmag.com/media/premiere_big_black_delta_mixtape
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M83 / Big Black Delta
IFUCKINGLOVEYOU
The Zebrah
Betamax
Capsize
Put The Gun On The Floor
Dreary Moon
Huggin & Kissin
• Review – Stereogum
• Interview – 138 Collective
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Echoes De Luxe / Big Black Delta / Death Kit / Letting Up Despite Great Faults
(Satellite Residency, week 4 of 4)
PB3
IFUCKINGLOVEYOU
The Zebrah
Betamax
Capsize
Put The Gun On The Floor
Never Tear Us Apart (INXS cover)
Huggin & Kissin
Roost
Tracklist –
01. Put The Gun On The Floor
02. Capsize
03. Huggin’ & Kissin’
04. Betamax
05. IFUCKINGLOVEYOU
06. Dreary Moon
07. The Zebrah
08. PB3
09. Roost
19 Rejected Test Press (black)
5 Mauve Test Press
150 Mauve
250 Blue with White splatter
• Review – The Owl Mag
• Review – Buzzine
Official promo video for Betamax
Directed by Eli Berg. Produced by Mustache Monocle
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The M.I.D.S. / Big Black Delta / Kristeen Young / War Widow
(Satellite Residency, week 3 of 4)
PB3
Put The Gun On The Floor
The Zebrah
Betamax
Capsize
IFUCKINGLOVEYOU
Dreary Moon
Huggin & Kissin
• Review – 138 Collective
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Paper Angels / Big Black Delta / Digital Daggers / Tic Tic Boom
(Satellite Residency, week 2 of 4)
Intro
Put The Gun On The Floor
The Zebrah
Betamax
Capsize
IFUCKINGLOVEYOU
Never Tear Us Apart (INXS cover)
Huggin & Kissin
In this edition of The Playlist, John from Big Black Delta talks about his residency at the Satellite as well as his record BBDLP1…
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Kate Crash / Big Black Delta / Tennis System / Sonoio
(Satellite Residency, week 1 of 4)
The Zebrah
Betamax
Capsize
IFUCKINGLOVEYOU
Dreary Moon
Put The Gun On The Floor
Never Tear Us Apart (INXS cover)
Huggin & Kissin
• Flickr photoset – © Caspar Newbolt (BBD graphic artist)
• The Weekly Mix Tape. Jon picks seven songs for this mix tape.
• High Voltage. Article on upcoming album release and Satellite residency gigs.
• Premier – Capsize (Buzzbands.la)
Some Kind of Awesome article
[Interview] Big Black Delta aka Jonathan Bates Talks Influences, Mellowdrone, and Solo Work
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Big Black Delta / Violet Tremors / The Present Moment
The Zebrah
Betamax
Capsize
IFUCKINGLOVEYOU
Dreary Moon (with Morgan Kibby guesting)
Put The Gun On The Floor
Huggin & Kissin
Roost
• Review – The Owl Mag
• PETA2 interview “5 Questions with Big Black Delta”
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Antenna The End / Big Black Delta / Old Codes
Set list unknown
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Big Black Delta / Twin / Eva Klassen / Tinylittle
Set list unknown
Youtube –
Ifuckingloveyou
Ifuckingloveyour + Capsize
Put The Gun On The Floor
The Zebrah
Huggin & Kissin
Dreary Moon
Dreary Moon (diff)
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IFUCKINGLOVEYOU features on the Independents playlist – “Echoey and euphoric, BBD sound like Depeche Mode covered by ‘Strange House’-era Horrors. This is, of course, a good thing.”
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Big Black Delta / Black Jesus / Roughed Up Folk
Set list unknown
• Venue – event page
Youtube –
Ifuckingloveyou
He's A Whore
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Violent Soho / The Hounds Below / Big Black Delta / Nightmare & the Cat
Set list unknown
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Twilight Sleep / A Decent Animal / Wrong Way Driver / Big Black Delta
Set list unknown
Big Black Delta’s first gig
Youtube –
The Zebrah
Ifuckingloveyou
Dreary Moon
Dreary Moon (diff)
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BBD3
• Trash Audio “Workspace and Environment: Big Black Delta”