Big. Black. Delta.

[DVYDRNS]

Well the boards back up. Its looking great. but it seems everyones posting about the same old crap music that they've been posting about for the last 10 years. please no more Radiohead, KORN, Rammstein, Tool, etc. this is 2011 and there are amazing things afoot.

Big Black Delta. brainchild of Jonathan Bates of Mellowdrone. Instead of gushing about it here (i have a dead blog for that, that i'd rather waste my time resurrecting) I'll just post some videos.

BBD - BETAMAX

http://vimeo.com/29070091

BBD - IFUCKINGLOVEYOU

http://vimeo.com/13565558

[ltrandazzo]

We had a Big Black Delta thread on the old ETS too.

[ltrandazzo]

ANYWAY - I dig this fan video a lot.


http://youtu.be/_7ho00XbUQc

[Leviathant]

I can't explain why but I can't listen to this album enough. I feel like I was late to the party, but I'm glad I got into 'em.

[lady weetly]

I have been addicted to this since the LP was released for free. I really love everything about it.

[ImTheWiseJanitor]

This was one of those examples of albums that are given away for free, but it's so good that I felt like I had to buy it. I don't think I'll ever regret having it in my collection. :D "Capsize" and "IFUCKINGLOVEYOU" are friggin' incredible.

[fortheloveofgod]

http://soundcloud.com/epitaph-records/thursday-no-answers-big-black

I really like this Thursday remix

[blassster]

Found out about Jon through his guest work on SONOIO's song Houdini, then in January I gave him more attention after remembering I downloaded BBDEP1 a few months prior. Since rediscovering it, I've been hooked on both BBD and Mellowdrone. Eventually bought some CDs/vinyl from both bands (Mellowdrone available through http://cominghomerecords.spinshop.com/ if you'd like to extend some support).


Anyway, a few of us were working on lyrics to BBD songs on the old board, which I recently recovered this from Google cache and put it on LyricWiki (http://lyrics.wikia.com/Big_Black_Delta). I did some minor edits after a few additional months of listening, but these tracks still need lots of help: Betamax, Roost, Put The Gun On The Floor and LeonardMcGeonardVSDrunkenCalculator. I think we did a really good job on the rest, though.

[ThinkIcouldburn]

This man needs to get outside of LA and do some East coast touring. From what I've seen, they look pure awesome.

[blassster]

This man needs to get outside of LA and do some East coast touring. From what I've seen, they look pure awesome.

I think a SONOIO/BBD tour would shatter minds (and souls, if they exist).

[ImTheWiseJanitor]

I think a SONOIO/BBD tour would shatter minds (and souls, if they exist).

I was thinking about this the other day. Seeing these two in the same tiny little venue would be fucking NUTS.

Considering how close the two are, I wouldn't doubt it if it's come up in discussion between them to sooome degree, even if very little. But even so, it's one hell of an idea.

Hell, I'd go just to hear them play their remix of Houdini and just loop cat sounds for 10 minutes. :P

[blassster]

I was thinking about this the other day. Seeing these two in the same tiny little venue would be fucking NUTS.

Considering how close the two are, I wouldn't doubt it if it's come up in discussion between them to sooome degree, even if very little. But even so, it's one hell of an idea.

Hell, I'd go just to hear them play their remix of Houdini and just loop cat sounds for 10 minutes. :P

They did a show together in LA right before Halloween. Pictures. (http://flickr.com/photos/caspar_v/sets/72157627954340583/) Jon's attire is comical there, he tweeted that there was an actual ring put through the bellybutton area of the shirt. I think they first met when Jon was touring with Mellowdrone and opened for Al.

[richardp]

This album was great. Slightly overshadowed by the new Sonoio, for me, but I thoroughly enjoyed the crap out of it. I also second the notion that a dual Sonoio, BBD show would be incredible.

[ImTheWiseJanitor]

They did a show together in LA right before Halloween. Pictures. (http://flickr.com/photos/caspar_v/sets/72157627954340583/) Jon's attire is comical there, he tweeted that there was an actual ring put through the bellybutton area of the shirt. I think they first met when Jon was touring with Mellowdrone and opened for Al.

I remember that now! That would have been killer!

[Piko]

The LP (and EP) are very addictive. Very difficult to put down. I've been able to put it down, but still have to listen to it a couple of times a week. Weird habit of humming Dreary Moon to myself at work... Probably look crazy, but oh well, fuck em!

[Hula]

This was one of those examples of albums that are given away for free, but it's so good that I felt like I had to buy it. I don't think I'll ever regret having it in my collection. :D "Capsize" and "IFUCKINGLOVEYOU" are friggin' incredible.

YES.

The best independent bands seem to be realising this lately: release shit for free, make it good enough that people will recommend it to friends and you have an instant loyal fanbase who will probably pay decent cash for the physical version of something they already have in digital.

[ImTheWiseJanitor]

YES.

The best independent bands seem to be realising this lately: release shit for free, make it good enough that people will recommend it to friends and you have an instant loyal fanbase who will probably pay decent cash for the physical version of something they already have in digital.

It really is an awesome model. I really wanted to get the shirt and poster with it to save myself 10 bucks, but I didn't have the money to spend on it this time around. I have no problem showing this music to everyone I know. :D I posted the link to it every day that first week it was out for free. I probably annoyed some people, don't really care. :P Seriously, more bands need to do this, and more bands already are, actually. Even a free stream of the album from the website is better than nothing.

I just wish it were longer. It feels so short.

[GoodSoldier333]

Can you imagine if both Sonoio and Big Black Delta were asked to support HTDA on this upcoming tour we might get next year?

[ImTheWiseJanitor]

I think you need to repost this somewhere visible by the HTDA camp every day until we hear something about it from them. This is an amazing idea. :P

[GoodSoldier333]

I think you need to repost this somewhere visible by the HTDA camp every day until we hear something about it from them. This is an amazing idea. :P

Well the likelihood of them reacting to one tweet (mine) isn't good. Maybe if multiple folks bombard them with tweets regarding this or something. It really would be a lot of fun to see happen.

[ImTheWiseJanitor]

Well the likelihood of them reacting to one tweet (mine) isn't good. Maybe if multiple folks bombard them with tweets regarding this or something. It really would be a lot of fun to see happen.

Of course. :P But I wonder if it would be possible for a bunch of people to get together and try to make an appeal for it? I dunno, could be worth a shot. That's one show I'd be willing to skip work or class to see.

[ManBurning]

Well the boards back up. Its looking great. but it seems everyones posting about the same old crap music that they've been posting about for the last 10 years. please no more Radiohead, KORN, Rammstein, Tool, etc. this is 2011 and there are amazing things afoot.

Why are you on a NIN board? That band was soooo 1994.

[fixate]

BBD's been pretty hit or miss for me. But oh when it hits...

I love Capsize, IFLY. Betamax isn't bad either.

[innerturmoil]

A couple test pressings available : http://cominghomerecords.bigcartel.com/product/big-black-delta-test-press

[ltrandazzo]

Ordered one. I'll post pictures once it arrives.

[DVYDRNS]

I missed that!

[innerturmoil]

Mine showed up yesterday. #15/19 pretty bitchin.

[orestes]

Received mine in the mail over the weekend. Number 18.

[ManBurning]

I already posted this in the SONOIO thread, but I will put it here as well...

Alessandro will be playing his SONOIO set Wednesday, Feb 22 2012 with Big Black Delta at Bootleg Bar in LA!
daaaamn, that would have been an amazing show! And it's only $10

Couldn't have been the weekend before. I'll actually be in LA from Feb 11-14th... Oh well.

Enjoy whoever lives in the LA area, this will be a blast.

http://www.foldsilverlake.com/event/86245/

[ImTheWiseJanitor]

If the show were on a weekend, I would throw down the money to take a train out that way to see the show. Weekdays are kinda tricky for squeezing in a relatively last minute trip halfway across the country. Hopefully I'll get a chance that's a bit closer to home in the near future!

[blassster]

BBD recently played a new song live, "Left Out". I don't know anything else about it, but Jon tweeted he was working on new stuff a while ago.

http://spinningplatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/setlist-bbd.jpg


-Source (http://spinningplatters.com/2012/03/13/show-review-the-joy-formidable-with-a-place-to-bury-strangers-and-big-black-delta-at-the-independent-3122012-2/)

[DVYDRNS]

yea they played a new track tonight. i assume its left out.

[ImTheWiseJanitor]

Does anybody have the info for that Mellowdrone e-mail address that had all of the extras and stuff saved on it? I wanna be sure I got a good chunk of the music from there. I don't know if it'd be against the rules to post about it or not, but it was openly shared on the old ETS, so I'd assume it was alright here...

[Endlessly]

I don't know if it'd be against the rules to post about it or not, but it was openly shared on the old ETS, so I'd assume it was alright here...
I'm gonna go with that. The gmail account is mellowshare, password is mellowdrone.

[orestes]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_U6KrKFcVVI&feature=youtu.be

[blassster]

Can't wait for him to officially upload it. Sounds cool.

[ImTheWiseJanitor]

I'm gonna go with that. The gmail account is mellowshare, password is mellowdrone.

Thank you! I'm on a huge Mellowdrone kick lately. I guess since I'm sort of "discovering" them again (listening to more than one album and some random tracks), that'll have to do until we get more official BBD. :P

[ImTheWiseJanitor]

Posted on Big Black Delta's Facebook. "in the studio with Sonoio, working on a new pizza pie!"

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/540309_348007641917004_104805506237220_1077339_286 676974_n.jpg"]http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/540309_348007641917004_104805506237220_1077339_286 676974_n.jpg

[Zipfinator]

A Sonoio/BBD collab? Or perhaps he's helping out on one of the songs for the new Sonoio album like he did for Houdini? Or perhaps the other way around? Whatever is happening it will be quite nice.

[TinDefacto]

Hell yes. Just thinking of either of them producing new material makes me incredibly happy, but both working together... that's just insanely exciting.

Also, hadn't seen or heard of "Left Out" til now... sounds awesome. I hope new stuff is released soon.

[ImTheWiseJanitor]

Seriously, these two are perfect for each other. I'd shell out money and drive whatever distance I had to to see them play a co-headlining show together, or maybe opening for someone together. (I still contend that BBD/Sonoio/HTDA would be one of the best shows I'd see in my entire life if it ever happened.)

[Zipfinator]

Seriously, these two are perfect for each other. I'd shell out money and drive whatever distance I had to to see them play a co-headlining show together, or maybe opening for someone together. (I still contend that BBD/Sonoio/HTDA would be one of the best shows I'd see in my entire life if it ever happened.)

They almost did a show together last month in LA but Alessandro backed out a few weeks before it for some reason. If HTDA starts touring soon though having Sonoio or BBD or both open would be an amazing show.

[blassster]

Alessandro worked with Jon on The Zebrah. Their cats are lucky to hear the madness first, hehe.

[blassster]

They just added some new dates: (http://bigblackdelta.com/)

-casbah, san diego | april 11th

-fox theatre, los angeles | april 12th | info (http://ilovem83.com/tickets/) | (with M83)

-cellar door, visalia | april 13th

[ImTheWiseJanitor]

I'd start a new thread, but I don't know of the talk about the band would be worth starting a new thread anyway.

Aside from iTunes, and the mellowshare account, is it even possible to get the rest of the Mellowdrone discography? I keep finding torrents for either Angry Bear, Box, and then the stuff from mellowshare, and then there's this "Mellowdrone All I could find" torrent that's floating around online, but absolutely refuses to actually download for me.

I'm not exactly asking anybody to hand me anything directly, but I just want to know if their other material is even out there. Glassblower, Go Get 'Em Tiger, ADOIP, all that.

[orestes]

See what Coming Home Records has left in stock.

[ImTheWiseJanitor]

See what Coming Home Records has left in stock.

Thanks for the tip! I didn't even think to look there. It looks like they have Go Get Em Tiger and Maquina, but that's about it as far as Mellowdrone goes. I'll just keep digging around and hope I can find something. Worst case scenario, I can go on ebay and try to get the rest.

[Deadpool]

I really love this. This band seems so perfect for 2012.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=bcZJ3A9VX1o

[Zipfinator]

Love the new material. Would be great if we'd get a new EP/Album along with the new Sonoio album sometime over the next few months.

[blassster]

Thanks for the tip! I didn't even think to look there. It looks like they have Go Get Em Tiger and Maquina, but that's about it as far as Mellowdrone goes. I'll just keep digging around and hope I can find something. Worst case scenario, I can go on ebay and try to get the rest.

I've had some luck with getting things on amazon when they weren't on the cominghomerecords site, I usually prefer it over ebay if I can get the free shipping dealy.

[TinDefacto]

It seems someone has done better transcriptions of lyrics than we have (well, some of them look based off ours) and put them on SongMeanings.net (http://www.songmeanings.net/artist/view/songs/137439033135/). They include Betamax and a quite different version of Capsize. Interesting...

[orestes]

Jon posted a video on twitter of him and Alessandro in the studio.

http://youtu.be/tZ9UNgNwWas

[GoodSoldier333]

How Exciting! Great to see them together. ALWAYS.

[Deadpool]

So I guess they're working on "Left Out"? Whatever it is, I can't wait to hear it all. I hope we get to hear a final version of that fucking awesome instrumental they soundchecked (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=bcZJ3A9VX1o), too.

[GoodSoldier333]

Random question: Anyone know if Jonathan is involved with his drummer? Wondering if all the smiling and staring is just band chemistry or not.

Yes, i've got nothing better to pay attention to.

[ImTheWiseJanitor]

Random question: Anyone know if Jonathan is involved with his drummer? Wondering if all the smiling and staring is just band chemistry or not.

Yes, i've got nothing better to pay attention to.

I've always wondered how that sort of thing works with some bands. I know sometimes it works, and sometimes it fucks things up. (Not saying that I know either way in this case. :P)

[Zipfinator]

Which drummer? There are 2 live.

[blassster]

Just discovered this and watching the beginning now. New to me, was shot on Record Store Day.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InHyPL9p9g4

[DVYDRNS]

Masha is the only one playing live now. and I believe she's involved with another musician. not bates. but thats neither here nor there. good bands have good chemistry together on stage, regardless of that romance stuff.

[profane]

I heard this for the first time today. Normally this kind of music is not my cup of tea. But holy shit I'm digging it!

[otnavuskire]

In the studio with Josh Freese
http://distilleryimage6.instagram.com/800f3e82a9b911e180d51231380fcd7e_7.jpg
http://instagr.am/p/LOFhSgoWfi/

[ImTheWiseJanitor]

FUCKING. FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU-!!!! From BBD's Facebook -

"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."

Jane's just announced a few shows in August, one of which is in Nebraska, on a Saturday (the 25th). I'm nearly shitting myself with excitement!! Won't miss this show for the world.

[DVYDRNS]

oh great. one of my favorite bands opening for pure shit. sounds great.

[ImTheWiseJanitor]

oh great. one of my favorite bands opening for pure shit. sounds great.

I love Jane's Addiction! It'll be a great show to mark the end of summer, even if it's gonna be the weekend after I start uni. Although I don't really see BBD as a fitting opener for them, hey, I'm not gonna miss a chance to see two favorites together.

Got my tickets, though! Missed out on general admission, but I got center seats in the third row, so I guess that's pretty good too...Is it too much to speculate that we can expect a new release of some kind in the next couple of months to coincide with the tour? Other than the IFUCKINGLOVEYOU single? It seems pretty likely to me...

[blassster]

[...] the IFUCKINGLOVEYOU single [...]

I'm gonna be all over that single! In case anyone's missed the news from Wednesday:

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 (http://www.facebook.com/bangonpr/posts/418728984833514)

A longer version of the above update is written here (http://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/bangonpr/view/48229/), though most of us are probably aware of the stuff that they mention. New album supposedly coming this year.

[ImTheWiseJanitor]

Master of Bates, haha. I totally missed that. :P

[DVYDRNS]

So he's leaving coming home? And releasing ifly again?

[ImTheWiseJanitor]

So he's leaving coming home? And releasing ifly again?

That's what it looks like. I was under the impression that he was releasing it under Coming Home, but I must've missed that announcement. Either way, I'm pretty excited for the release. More Big Black Delta is always a good thing, including remixes.

[DVYDRNS]

Indeed! I agree completely!

[zaps30]

Which dates are BBD playing? Some of the shows says "support TBA" and some list other bands (like the Boston show).

[ImTheWiseJanitor]

According to BBD's announcement on Facebook, it's all of their August dates. So I'm not sure if they just mean the ones were just announced or if that includes their other August shows...The new ones, for sure, at least.

[zaps30]

The Boston date in August says "Band of Skulls" is playing. The CT date doesn't list anyone. When I went to the Foxwoods website it makes it seem like only JA is playing. I wonder if this is just like when he opened for M83 and then Joy Formidable and he only plays the CA dates.

[orestes]

Why the fuck would Band of Skulls open for JA?

[ImTheWiseJanitor]

Why the fuck would Band of Skulls open for JA?

I'm still trying to figure out why BBD is opening for JA, but I'm not gonna complain, either. :D

[blassster]

I'm still trying to figure out why BBD is opening for JA, but I'm not gonna complain, either. :D

I once clicked the "management" button on BBD's website, and unless I'm mistaken Dave Navarro was once listed on the same management site. I can't recall if BBD had a different site linked at that time or if Nerve is the same. If I remembered this correctly, this may be the connection.

Also, this is pretty new: www.facebook.com/mastersmastersbatesbates (http://www.facebook.com/mastersmastersbatesbates)

[ImTheWiseJanitor]

I once clicked the "management" button on BBD's website, and unless I'm mistaken Dave Navarro was once listed on the same management site. I can't recall if BBD had a different site linked at that time or if Nerve is the same. If I remembered this correctly, this may be the connection.

Also, this is pretty new: www.facebook.com/mastersmastersbatesbates (http://www.facebook.com/mastersmastersbatesbates)

That would make sense. I just assumed that maybe Bates and Navarro knew each other and he might have put their name in the hat for possible openers, but that seems like it's probably what happened.

[blassster]

I forgot about this vid from 07. Navarro had mellowdrone on his show, here are two video performances:


www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBhhFI6b4OY


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cwqb6LMtadQ

[zaps30]

Well, if anyone figures out exactly what dates BBD are playing, please post. Some dates say Band of Skulls. One date said Die Antwoord or whatever. I think another had a different band. It seems like their using multiple bands. There's no way I would go unless BBD were playing, which it doesn't seem likely at the dates near me...unless it's the Foxwoods date because Boston says Band of Skulls.

[blassster]

Via http://www.facebook.com/bigblackdelta/posts/399469086770859:


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



Also, new remix: http://soundcloud.com/big-black-delta/ifuckingloveyou-throwing-1 (http://soundcloud.com/big-black-delta/ifuckingloveyou-throwing-1)

[zaps30]

Cool. I'll have to see about the CT date. My grandmother gets free tickets to the shows at Foxwoods. I could catch BBD and then bounce.

[blassster]

Here's a peek at some IFLY Single promo art.


http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/510GHtyLS3L._SS500_.jpg


From:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008DPP5NQ/ (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008AZWZW8/)

[TinDefacto]

Well, it looks like (http://www.amazon.com/If-Kingloveyou-Explicit/dp/B008DPP5NQ/ref=sr_shvl_album_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1340519543&sr=301-2) the remixes are Sei A, Jimmy Edgar and Throwing Snow. Good ole LeonardMcGeonard is a B-side, too.

Here (http://www.factmag.com/2012/06/13/hear-throwing-snow-totally-reconfigure-big-black-deltas-ifuckingloveyou/)'s a bit on the Throwing Snow remix; what do you guys think of it? I'm actually pleasantly surprised by it; I generally don't like remixes much.

I've also heard Sei A's work on Man Without Country's "King Complex". I'm not too big a fan of that one so I'm not expecting much there.

[blassster]

Aww, I was hoping one of his new tracks would make an appearance for teaser purposes. Oh well, it may not really the place for it anyway.

I just saw Caspar tweet (http://twitter.com/caspar_v/status/216940984091680768) and later confirm some BBD lyrics from The Zebrah, so I corrected the lyricwiki page (http://lyrics.wikia.com/Big_Black_Delta:The_Zebrah). That site has lyrics I compiled from old ETS with minor changes after longer listening times. Asked Caspar about it, he said Jon will never release official lyrics :(. Things can change, but he doesn't have a good track record for this.

[TinDefacto]

The Jimmy Edgar mix is streaming now (http://noisey.vice.com/blog/big-black-deltas-ifuckingloveyou-jimmy-edgar-remix-premiere)... It's interesting and maybe worth a few more listens here & there but it's nothing fantastic in my opinion.

So "Riflemen are Googling love," eh? Haha, nice catch. But I guess we'll never know the rest for sure...

[ImTheWiseJanitor]

Ladies & Gentlemen:
Surachai (http://www.facebook.com/SurachaiMusic)'s cover of IFUCKINGLOVEYOU.
Make a fist, put it in your mouth. Listen.

http://soundcloud.com/big-black-delta/big-black-delta

[TinDefacto]

Ladies & Gentlemen:
(http://www.facebook.com/SurachaiMusic)Surachai's cover of IFUCKINGLOVEYOU.
Make a fist, put it in your mouth. Listen.

What is this.

Uhh, well anyway, I guess we can use the lyrics posted below it to amend our transcribed lyrics of the original, which I'll get to doing now.

Also, there will apparently be a new version of the IFUCKINGLOVEYOU single with a bonus remix by N-Type & Surge. (http://www.amazon.com/If-Kingloveyou/dp/B008JESXQ2/ref=sr_shvl_album_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1342387238&sr=301-3) It'll be out on the 24th. I guess I'll wait to buy the single til then.

[orestes]

Never heard Surachai's music before?

[TinDefacto]

Haha, no, not besides his Hold On Let Go remix (which I'd listened to once and never again; now I remember why). At first, I wasn't really sure whether the cover was a joke or not...

[blassster]

The IFLY 7" and 12" vinyl is up for grabs.
(http://bigblackdelta.sandbag.uk.com/Store/DisplayItems.html)

[TinDefacto]

Don't think anyone's posted this, but there's a pretty good fan news site here: http://bbdarchive.wordpress.com/

It says recently there's been a promo with a radio edit on it. Can't wait to hear that...

[ImTheWiseJanitor]

Don't think anyone's posted this, but there's a pretty good fan news site here: http://bbdarchive.wordpress.com/

It says recently there's been a promo with a radio edit on it. Can't wait to hear that...

"I...LOVE YOU! "I..LOVE YOU!"

That's a nice little site, though! I'll have to keep up with it. I'm really excited to see BBD coming on the up-and-up, especially with him saying new tunes are coming "in a couple weeks" a couple weeks ago, but there's a good chance he could just mean the remixes. I'm hoping otherwise.

[TinDefacto]

Seriously though... I think he'd replace it with something else, but what? "I REALLY LOVE YOU"? That's a bit silly. Then again, were it not for the title of the song, I wouldn't even know it had profanity.

And I doubt he meant remixes, especially since a new album for this year has been confirmed. I'm really looking forward to BBDLP2.

[zaps30]

Bah. Looks like I won't be able to make the CT show. Oh well.

[blassster]

Holy, never knew how extensive this year's tour is in total. I realize I posted some of these on the last page. Glad he's getting out there, even if a lot of these are supporting shows for M83 or Jane's.

UPCOMING:
09.07.2012 – Bootleg Bar – Los Angeles, CA
09.06.2012 – Bottom of the Hill, San Francisco, CA
09.05.2012 – Grand Sierra Resort & Casino – Reno, NV
09.04.2012 – Keller Auditorium – Portland, OR
08.31.2012 – Queen Elizabeth Theatre – Vancouver, BC
08.29.2012 – Idaho Botanical Garden – Boise, ID
08.28.2012 – The Great SaltAir – Salt Lake City, UT
08.27.2012 – Larimer Lounge – Denver, CO
08.26.2012 – Pikes Peak Center – Colorado Springs, CO
08.25.2012 – Orpheum Theater – Omaha, NE
08.23.2012 – Old National Centre – Murat Theatre, Indianapolis
08.22.2012 – Stage AE – Pittsburgh, PA
08.20.2012 – Artpark – Lewiston, NY
08.18.2012 – MGM Grand Theatre at Foxwoods – Mashantucket, CT
08.17.2012 – Pianos – New York, NY
08.11.2012 – Brooklyn Bowl, Brooklyn, NY
08.09.2012 – Pianos – New York, NY
08.08.2012 – Central Park Summerstage – New York, NY
08.07.2012 – State Theater (ME) – Portland, OR
08.04.2012 – La Sala Rossa, Montreal, QB
08.03.2012 – Lee’s Palace – Toronto, ON
08.02.2012 – Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead – Munhall, PA
08.01.2012 – Electric Factory – Philadelphia, PA
07.31.2012 – Camden Barfly – London, England


PREVIOUS:
07.04.2012 – Summerfest – Milwaukee, WI
04.21.2012 – The Echo – Los Angeles, CA
04.13.2012 – Cellar Door – Visalia, CA
04.12.2012 – Fox Theatre – Pomona, CA
04.11.2012 – Casbah – San Diego, CA
03.14.2012 – Mayan Theatre – Los Angeles, CA
03.13.2012 – The Independent – San Francisco, CA
03.01.2012 – The Independent – San Francisco, CA
02.23.2012 – Rickshaw Stop – San Francisco, CA
02.22.2012 – Bootleg Bar – Los Angeles, CA
01.13.2012 – Club Nokia – Los Angeles, CA
01.12.2012 – Club Nokia – Los Angeles, CA


via http://bbdarchive.wordpress.com/gigography/ -- but probably best to double check the official places to confirm dates/locations if you see one that interests you.

[Deadpool]

Seriously though... I think he'd replace it with something else, but what? "I REALLY LOVE YOU"? That's a bit silly. Then again, were it not for the title of the song, I wouldn't even know it had profanity.

And I doubt he meant remixes, especially since a new album for this year has been confirmed. I'm really looking forward to BBDLP2.

I don't know - the easiest thing for me to imagine is just a lowering or removing of "fucking" from the mix, which you hear every now and then in radio edits. I think I'd prefer that to a replacement word or words.

I didn't know there was already a confirmed new album before the end of the year, that's awesome! Thanks to that great little fan site, I found out the name of that instrumental I love - Ghost Rider! If they play that at any of the NYC/Brooklyn shows, I will be very, very happy. So incredibly psyched that BBD are finally playing some shows in my area. Very grateful.

[TinDefacto]

New interview here (http://jonnyabrams.blogspot.fr/2012/07/interview-big-black-delta.html) says the new album is finished and should be out "in the next couple of months"! However, it looks like he's again recycling old songs: Huggin & Kissin, Capsize & The Zebrah will all be on it, he says. Needless to say, IFUCKINGLOVEYOU probably will be, too, since it's being re-released as a single and all. Not quite sure how I feel about that...

Also, at the Philadelphia show (http://bbdarchive.wordpress.com/2012/08/01/gig-08-01-2012-electric-factory-philadelphia-pa/) just now, they played a new song called "Suit and Tie". Hopefully we'll get to see a video of that soon!

So do you guys think the new album will just be BBDLP1 with Ghost Rider & Suit and Tie added to it? This development at least makes me think it won't after all be called BBDLP2...

[ImTheWiseJanitor]

I'm thinking the same. Since he seems to be rebooting the band, I'd imagine he'd start off with a different album trend. Not that there'd be anything wrong with BBDLP2, either. I'm just stoked to hear more from BBD! Can't wait to see 'em in three weeks. :P

Speaking of which, does anybody wanna meet up in Nebraska on the 25th? I've got an extra ticket, just a couple rows behind general admission. I wanted GA SO bad, but those things sold out fast. I got two tickets through the Jane's fanclub thing, with autographed posters, for about $198 for the pair ($99 each, which is fucking nuts), but I'd be cool with like, $70.

[fixate]

Also, at the Pittsburgh show (http://bbdarchive.wordpress.com/2012/08/01/gig-08-01-2012-electric-factory-philadelphia-pa/) just now, they played a new song called "Suit and Tie". Hopefully we'll get to see a video of that soon!

Was Philly, just fyi. There was also another song I didn't recognize which is apparently 'Left Out' according to that setlist. Have I just been out of the loop too long? So is this the first time 'Suit & Tie' has been heard? Nice.

[TinDefacto]

Was Philly, just fyi. There was also another song I didn't recognize which is apparently 'Left Out' according to that setlist. Have I just been out of the loop too long? So is this the first time 'Suit & Tie' has been heard? Nice.

Whoooopsadaisies. I just remembered it was in Pennsylvania and it started with a P, haha.

'Left Out' has been played a couple of times, and can be seen in pretty good quality here: here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_U6KrKFcVVI)

And it is the first time 'Suit & Tie' was heard as far as we know--they may have played it in London.

[blassster]

New interview here (http://jonnyabrams.blogspot.fr/2012/07/interview-big-black-delta.html) says the new album is finished and should be out "in the next couple of months"! However, it looks like he's again recycling old songs: Huggin & Kissin, Capsize & The Zebrah will all be on it, he says. Needless to say, IFUCKINGLOVEYOU probably will be, too, since it's being re-released as a single and all. Not quite sure how I feel about that...

Also, at the Pittsburgh show (http://bbdarchive.wordpress.com/2012/08/01/gig-08-01-2012-electric-factory-philadelphia-pa/) just now, they played a new song called "Suit and Tie". Hopefully we'll get to see a video of that soon!

So do you guys think the new album will just be BBDLP1 with Ghost Rider & Suit and Tie added to it? This development at least makes me think it won't after all be called BBDLP2...


The recycling is dumb.

His new IFLY single and remix are labeled MOB001 and MOB002 (Masters of Bates label), and I was thinking the other day about how he could have named them BBDS1 and BBDR1 to keep in line with his original scheme. S for the singles, R for remix albums. This way when BBDLP2 comes along, if it's called that, the naming won't look out of place. But that's just me.

I'm still really excited for new stuff, though. I shouldn't really nitpick over the small shit, we're getting new music soon.

[fixate]

The recycling is dumb.

His new IFLY single and remix are labeled MOB001 and MOB002 (Masters of Bates label), and I was thinking the other day about how he could have named them BBDS1 and BBDR1 to keep in line with his original scheme. S for the singles, R for remix albums. This way when BBDLP2 comes along, if it's called that, the naming won't look out of place. But that's just me.

I'm still really excited for new stuff, though. I shouldn't really nitpick over the small shit, we're getting new music soon.

I'm with you. I don't need second or in some cases even third copies of these songs. I was slightly irked about the repeats from BBDEP1 on BBDLP1 but understood for the most part the reasoning. This baffles me.

[Deadpool]

Had an amazing night seeing BBD for the first time last evening at a place called Pianos in NYC. Danced my ass off. Met some really great people. New stuff sounded awesome - "Left Out" in particular was great, and featured a cool extended drum outro that's not in the soundcheck video. "Suite and Tie" was badass, too: it has a similar staccato synth part like "Huggin' & Kissin'" but is more upbeat and happy sounding if that makes sense. I think my friend got a rough recording of it. I only wish they did that mind-blowing instrumental ("Ghost Rider" I think it's called?) - hopefully at the next gig.

Meeting the band was great. Jon, as expected, is an incredibly down-to-earth and cool guy. Amy's replacement Chris seemed like a genuinely cool dude, too, but I only met him for a second. Super awesome getting to talk to Mahsa: she was really chatting it up with me and my brothers after the show. Apparently, she's been doing some remixes and is hard at work on a full-length Omniflux album, and aiming to be finished tracking by the end of the year (and probably wants Caspar to do some of the artwork) - fuck yeah.

They're playing another show tomorrow at a Bowling Alley of all places, which may be too weird and awesome to pass up. I'll definitely be at the next Pianos show on Friday, the 17th, though.

My friend got a setlist, so I can confirm/edit this later if I'm wrong, but the set last night was close to the following:

Put the Gun on the Floor
Capsize
Huggin' & Kissin'
Dreary Moon
Betamax
The Zebrah
Suite & Tie
Left Out
IFUCKINGLOVEYOU

By the way, if anyone else here is seeing BBD on one of their future dates, you may want to keep an eye out an exclusive tour poster.

[Eddie Diaz]

Does anyone, ANYONE, have a high quality rip of Boredom Never Sounded So Sweet? That's all I am missing from Mellowdrone/ Big Black Delta.. Also, just received the IFLY cd in the mail, and the remixes are sweet! The radio edit does just take out the "Fucking".

[TinDefacto]

Also, just received the IFLY cd in the mail, and the remixes are sweet! The radio edit does just take out the "Fucking".

Good to know, good to know. And I may just be being stupid, but where did you order the CD from?

[ImTheWiseJanitor]

Does anyone, ANYONE, have a high quality rip of Boredom Never Sounded So Sweet? That's all I am missing from Mellowdrone/ Big Black Delta.. Also, just received the IFLY cd in the mail, and the remixes are sweet! The radio edit does just take out the "Fucking".

Good luck with finding that. The best one I've managed to find is low quality and missing two songs. I'll take what I can get, but does it have to be so hard to find one release? :P If you find anything, let me know!

[Eddie Diaz]

Good to know, good to know. And I may just be being stupid, but where did you order the CD from?


eBay of course! I tweeted Jon to make sure there were actually promo cd's out there to make sure it wasn't some sort of bootleg, but he never replied so I bought it anyway. It looks legit! Here is what I have for Mellowdrone/BBD:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7137/7782060054_a71f24eabe_c.jpg


Glassblower, A Demonstration of Intellectual Property (2 Versions, one version has the song Ridealong), Go Get 'Em Tiger, Box, Angry Bear, BBDLP1, IFUCKINGLOVEYOU Single, and the ADOIP EPK DVD.

[TinDefacto]

eBay of course! I tweeted Jon to make sure there were actually promo cd's out there to make sure it wasn't some sort of bootleg, but he never replied so I bought it anyway. It looks legit!
Nice! Man, I wish some more copies were still up on eBay, but alas, I can't find any. What tracks are on it?

Also, awesome collection! I have that minus IFLY, the older version of Demonstration, and the EPK. What's on that EPK anyway?

Also, what do you guys think of the Tour EP (http://bbdarchive.wordpress.com/2012/08/09/release-big-black-delta-to-release-tour-ep/) he's putting out?

[ImTheWiseJanitor]

Nice! Man, I wish some more copies were still up on eBay, but alas, I can't find any. What tracks are on it?

Also, awesome collection! I have that minus IFLY, the older version of Demonstration, and the EPK. What's on that EPK anyway?

Also, what do you guys think of the Tour EP (http://bbdarchive.wordpress.com/2012/08/09/release-big-black-delta-to-release-tour-ep/) he's putting out?

Are they live versions of those songs? I mean...If they are, I'll definitely be buying it. But if it's just the same studio recordings we've been given two and three times, I might have to pass. I'd just rather spend the money on new music or even some merch at the show on the 25th.

WHICH, by the way, I still have an extra ticket for, if anyone's interested. :D

[Eddie Diaz]

Nice! Man, I wish some more copies were still up on eBay, but alas, I can't find any. What tracks are on it?

Also, awesome collection! I have that minus IFLY, the older version of Demonstration, and the EPK. What's on that EPK anyway?

Also, what do you guys think of the Tour EP (http://bbdarchive.wordpress.com/2012/08/09/release-big-black-delta-to-release-tour-ep/) he's putting out?

The Single has all the remixes that are on the Digital EP, and also LeonardMcGeonardvsDrunkenCalculator. In regards to the Tour EP, I'm pretty sure they're just album versions of the songs, unless he has played LeonardMcGeonardvsDrunkenCalculator at some show? I doubt it though but I haven't followed the setlists.

^Oh and the EPK has the ADOIP album on it and also a short weird short video of the band as a promo piece. :)

EDIT: Was going to rip the DVD and YouTube it but it seems it's been done before here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgxQKY_Y0xI&list=UU2GG_qOLQQOAOn4pz0BhVHw&index=6&feature=plcp).

[bobbie solo]

i saw them open for M83 last week in Central Park. To say i was underwhelmed is putting it lightly. the 80's worship was pretty over the top, but not done as well at M83's is on the newest record. guess I'm missing something.

[Deadpool]

i saw them open for M83 last week in Central Park. To say i was underwhelmed is putting it lightly. the 80's worship was pretty over the top, but not done as well at M83's is on the newest record. guess I'm missing something.

Totally valid stance, but part of the reason I'm glad I missed BBD at Summerstage is because a.) they played outdoors (not a biggie, but not how I'd want to see them), and b.) they played in fucking daylight. Even if you're Hanson (no disrespect intended), I feel a show in daylight kills so much of the mood. In BBD's case, a massive amount of the atmosphere is gone. According to the band, they didn't even bother with their admittedly minimal lights for the Central Park show. Despite the grandiose backdrop of outer-space and UFOs, BBD thrive on a certain level of claustrophobia and darkness live.

Have you listened to them on record? Probably won't change your mind, but it becomes more apparent that BBD's brand of 80's worship is a lot dirtier, less polished, and just plain weirder than most - but that could be what's turning you off. For me, Bates' voice alone is enough to elevate Big Black Delta above similar acts.

[DVYDRNS]

i dont hear the 80's worship in BBD. in M83 i can see it. but if anything its done with minimal influence and made better by amazing modern production techniques. JM2¢

[Zipfinator]

i dont hear the 80's worship in BBD. in M83 i can see it. but if anything its done with minimal influence and made better by amazing modern production techniques. JM2¢

And it's not in every song either. I wouldn't say Dreary Moon or The Zebrah or Roost have much 80's influence.

[bobbie solo]

deadpool, ill check them out for sure and report back at some point.

[TinDefacto]

The EPK has the ADOIP album on it and also a short weird short video of the band as a promo piece. :)

EDIT: Was going to rip the DVD and YouTube it but it seems it's been done before here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgxQKY_Y0xI&list=UU2GG_qOLQQOAOn4pz0BhVHw&index=6&feature=plcp).

I love Jonathan so much.

[Deadpool]

So the second NYC show at Pianos happened last night, and I can confidently say a Friday compared to a Thursday show makes a noticeable difference. The venue was more or less packed yesterday, whereas the first show had some obvious gaps in the crowd. I had an absolute blast during both gigs, but I think last night's takes the cake for two reasons: 1.) more people dancing/more active crowd/more much deserved applause, and 2.) they played that instrumental (currently titled "Nanners"), and I fucking lost it. I don't think I've danced like that since I saw The Prodigy a few years ago. I requested they play it via twitter (and got a response!), but I didn't think they'd go through with it. The power of social media is spellbinding. It took the place of where Dreary Moon was during the first Pianos performance. It worked out well since that first audience was more mellow, and the second clearly came to move.

Setlist:

Put the Gun on the Floor
Huggin' & Kissin'
Capsize
Nanners (a.k.a. Ghost Rider)
The Zebrah
Betamax
Suite & Tie
Left Out (Chris Hornbrook fucking nailed the drum outro on this one)
IFUCKINGLOVEYOU

I had the pleasure of meeting Caspar from Version Industries as well which was awesome. He liked seeing the SONOIO blue shirt I was wearing (which he designed) "out in the wild" as he put it. We talked briefly about seeing SONOIO open for Ladytron at Terminal 5, and I think I started gushing because he and Bates said it sounded like I was describing a fine wine.

Misc. bits I gathered: The next Big Black Delta LP is due for October-November. In regards to Nanners, he apparently did try some vocals for it but it gave the song the wrong vibe. He also said it's a song he may send out to other artists to work on or something like that... not sure if the implication was remix work or alternate vocals. I don't care what happens just as long as it gets released: It's too fucking good. My brother talked to Chris who apparently said BBD are planning some kind of "big money" live show, which I think equates to a more elaborate and synchronized light set-up. Sweet!


And here comes the self-indulgent, show & tell portion. As of last night, I got all 3 of my BBD posters signed! Super, super grateful.

General tour poster (http://i49.tinypic.com/2qx16ps.jpg) (signed by Bates [upper right], Mahsa [forehead], and Chris [neck])
Pianos 8/9 poster (http://i47.tinypic.com/2elzcxl.jpg) (signed by Bates [bottom right]) / Pianos 8/9 ALT. (http://i47.tinypic.com/zmcmqf.jpg)
Pianos 8/17 poster (http://i47.tinypic.com/5as8rd.jpg) (signed by Bates)

[screwdriver]

So the second NYC show at Pianos happened last night, and I can confidently say a Friday compared to a Thursday show makes a noticeable difference. The venue was more or less packed yesterday, whereas the first show had some obvious gaps in the crowd. I had an absolute blast during both gigs, but I think last night's takes the cake for two reasons: 1.) more people dancing/more active crowd/more much deserved applause, and 2.) they played that instrumental (currently titled "Nanners"), and I fucking lost it. I don't think I've danced like that since I saw The Prodigy a few years ago. I requested they play it via twitter (and got a response!), but I didn't think they'd go through with it. The power of social media is spellbinding. It took the place of where Dreary Moon was during the first Pianos performance. It worked out well since that first audience was more mellow, and the second clearly came to move.

Setlist:

Put the Gun on the Floor
Huggin' & Kissin'
Capsize
Nanners (a.k.a. Ghost Rider)
The Zebrah
Betamax
Suite & Tie
Left Out (Chris Hornbrook fucking nailed the drum outro on this one)
IFUCKINGLOVEYOU

I had the pleasure of meeting Caspar from Version Industries as well which was awesome. He liked seeing the SONOIO blue shirt I was wearing (which he designed) "out in the wild" as he put it. We talked briefly about seeing SONOIO open for Ladytron at Terminal 5, and I think I started gushing because he and Bates said it sounded like I was describing a fine wine.

Misc. bits I gathered: The next Big Black Delta LP is due for October-November. In regards to Nanners, he apparently did try some vocals for it but it gave the song the wrong vibe. He also said it's a song he may send out to other artists to work on or something like that... not sure if the implication was remix work or alternate vocals. I don't care what happens just as long as it gets released: It's too fucking good. My brother talked to Chris who apparently said BBD are planning some kind of "big money" live show, which I think equates to a more elaborate and synchronized light set-up. Sweet!


And here comes the self-indulgent, show & tell portion. As of last night, I got all 3 of my BBD posters signed! Super, super grateful.

General tour poster (http://i49.tinypic.com/2qx16ps.jpg) (signed by Bates [upper right], Mahsa [forehead], and Chris [neck])
Pianos 8/9 poster (http://i47.tinypic.com/2elzcxl.jpg) (signed by Bates [bottom right]) / Pianos 8/9 ALT. (http://i47.tinypic.com/zmcmqf.jpg)
Pianos 8/17 poster (http://i47.tinypic.com/5as8rd.jpg) (signed by Bates)

dammit, this sounds fantastic, how did I not even know about this

[TinDefacto]

Awesome, man! I really envy you. BBD is at the very top of bands that I wanna see live, but I haven't had the chance to. Glad you had such a great time!

So now we have a vague release date! Cool. I had wondered why Ghost Rider had no lyrics, but then I thought about it and couldn't think of how they'd sound.

Thanks for the intel!

[ThinkIcouldburn]

Damn it, how did I not see that poster. All well, I was too concerned with other things. Amazing show. Figure some of you might enjoy this. The audio is garbage, but still fun to relive it. Also pictures (http://500px.com/AlfredHess/sets/big_black_delta_live_from_pianos).
this (http://youtu.be/cdUT6kkb2OM).

[Deadpool]

Damn it, how did I not see that poster. All well, I was too concerned with other things. Amazing show. Figure some of you might enjoy this. The audio is garbage, but still fun to relive it. Also pictures (http://500px.com/AlfredHess/sets/big_black_delta_live_from_pianos).
this (http://youtu.be/cdUT6kkb2OM).

Dude, I love the pictures! Nice work. I've got an extra copy of the poster for the 8/17 gig if you're interested - in fact I've got extras of all of them. You probably missed it because they were a completely independent venture: I illustrated, designed, and printed them all on my own dime because (pardon the pun) I fucking love Big Black Delta. I wish I ran into you at the show - I would've given you a copy right there.

In any case, and this goes for anyone reading this, I'd be happy to print you up a new copy (or copies) and send 'em your way. I'd only ask that you cover shipping/printing costs. I gave Mr. Bates a care package of the "generic" posters for the remaining tour dates to do with as he pleased. I signed and numbered them all (edition of 20), so if you see him at a show and you think you want one, tell him I sent you - he may just have something for you. :)

Also, I think you can her me obnoxiously "woo"-ing in that video. Thanks for posting it, man. The audio quality doesn't matter: that was a special 3.5 minutes and I'm thankful it's been captured. That song alone exhausted me. Can't say I recommend jumping up and down with a heavy 11x17" portfolio, but in situations like that, it doesn't matter.

screwdriver: I remember hearing rumblings that BBD will be back on the East Coast in a few months. As soon as I hear anything, I'll share in this thread for other NYC-area fans. If it weren't for my brother who has some clever app that alerts you about your fav. bands' shows, I may've missed out, too. I think the band had too good a time not to come back at some point soon.

[ImTheWiseJanitor]

So, anyone interested in meeting up for the show with Jane's in Omaha this Saturday? Ehh? Ehhh?

My seats are Orchestra C, Row E. I paid $100 a piece through the Jane's Addiction website, but I'd just like $80 total for the ticket + Jane's autographed poster (which apparently won't ship for 6 weeks, but I can pay shipping). And if you just wanted the ticket, I guess $60? Just to cover gas for me getting there and back. Whatever, we can work out details if you're interested. Send me a PM if so!

I think this is the first time I've been more excited to see an opening act than a main act. :P

[ImTheWiseJanitor]

Holy shit. That show was stellar. I think it was even better when I talked to a few people before the show, and they said they either didn't know the opening band or heard they weren't very good from somebody. Once they started, eeeverybody was getting into it. I don't have a great big story I wanna bother typing out right now, though. :P But it was a really awesome night in general. I did see Jon during this drum circle that was going on in the lobby, with Navarro and Perkins and a few other members rotating in and out with people in the crowd. I really wanted to meet him, but I think we were both kinda impressed with what was going on, and I didn't wanna distract him or myself from the circle. :P

But yeah, it was a pretty sick night. The new BBD lineup was stellar, and if I get the chance to see them again, original members or not, within 3 hours driving distance, I'm there.

I did find a lady that wanted to buy my ticket, though. Let's just say that's the first and last time I meet somebody through craigslist without talking to them a bit first. Fucking cougars! "I'm 37! I have a 16-year-old daughter! Last time I saw Jane's Addiction, you were one year old! Is that weird to you?? I never wanna grow up! I feel like I have so much more life to live! You have sexy bald hair! You probably think I'm old! Are you sure it's not weird??"

No. Not at all. Totally not weird.

[zaps30]

I wish there were some new songs on all these singles/remixes he keeps releasing. The non-remix songs are either something from the LP or the 1st EP. I hope the next LP has all new songs on it.

[ImTheWiseJanitor]

I wish there were some new songs on all these singles/remixes he keep releasing. The non-remix songs are either something from the LP or the 1st EP. I hope the next LP has all new songs on it.

I read in an interview or something (maybe someone said it on the previous page) that Bates said the new album would be about half old material, half new material. If he's including all of the new material he's been playing live, I think that alone is gonna justify paying for the other 4 or 5 songs again.

[zaps30]

That's disappointing to hear. It was the same story with Mellowdrone until the last LP. Unless by "old material" he meant songs not released yet.

[ImTheWiseJanitor]

That's disappointing to hear. It was the same story with Mellowdrone until the last LP. Unless by "old material" he meant songs not released yet.

It's not the interview I was thinking of, but here he specifies that Huggin' & Kissin', The Zebrah, and Capsize will be on the record. IFUCKINGLOVEYOU will be on there, too, if I remember right.

http://jonnyabrams.blogspot.fr/2012/07/interview-big-black-delta.html

[Leviathant]

For whatever it's worth, I downloaded BBDLP1 free during that period of time where you could legitimately download it for free. If the next iteration has songs on BBDLP1, I'm not hurting any, and if you wait a little bit, you'll probably be able to legitimately download them for free.

[ImTheWiseJanitor]

For whatever it's worth, I downloaded BBDLP1 free during that period of time where you could legitimately download it for free. If the next iteration has songs on BBDLP1, I'm not hurting any, and if you wait a little bit, you'll probably be able to legitimately download them for free.

I did the same. But I also ended up buying the physical product (which was cool, because I was surprised to find Jon's autograph inside the cover). I'm sure we'll have some more freebies on the way. But I know I'll just end up buying the album regardless of whether it's being given away or not, heh.

I wonder if the decision to include so many tracks from BBDLP1 comes from Jon just being busy? I mean, he has had a pretty busy year or so, what with remixing, producing, collaborating, performing...And he seems to really be coming out of his shell to the public, so maybe this is his way of saving some time on a full release AND giving new fans a connection with his last album. If they see "Capsize" on the new album, and then see it on BBDLP1, maybe they'll feel more inclined to go back and listen to that, as well.

It seems kinda strange, but I'm sure there's some kind of reasoning there. I'll buy a full album with a couple of old songs on it, but I'm not gonna buy EPs that have the same songs we've been given four times. That live EP? I'd be all over it if they were live recordings of the songs. But I've already got at least a couple copies of each of those songs somewhere.

[zaps30]

He has a history of doing this. Just look through Mellowdrone's catalog of EPs and LPs. I thought he was running his own label now? I could understand him putting all those LP1 songs on LP2 if he were going to major label or good indie label, but that's not the case. I'm rather disappointed having already purchased LP1 on CD and both color vinyl versions. There will probably only be 4 - 5 new songs knowing him.

[TinDefacto]

He has a history of doing this. Just look through Mellowdrone's catalog of EPs and LPs.

Well, though a lot of stuff was indeed repeated, much of it was different in some way. Like, listen to "Fashionably Uninvited" or "Beautiful Day" from ADOIP and compare them to their versions on Box. There are some pretty big differences there. Though I'll give you that "And Repeat" and "Bonemarrow" sound mostly the same across their releases.

[ImTheWiseJanitor]

Well, though a lot of stuff was indeed repeated, much of it was different in some way. Like, listen to "Fashionably Uninvited" or "Beautiful Day" from ADOIP and compare them to their versions on Box. There are some pretty big differences there. Though I'll give you that "And Repeat" and "Bonemarrow" sound mostly the same across their releases. Part of me is hoping that he makes some minor changes to the older songs on the new album, like he did with Mellowdrone. I think while I was searching for the never-ending catalog of rare Mellowdrone shit, I was just surprised at home many songs re-appeared in a different form. Another good example is "Oh My" and "Wonderful Day." Even the acoustic version of "Oh My" was slower and had a different vibe, but that was partially because I heard that before I heard the Box version. Love 'em all. :P Oh yeah, and I have some videos from the other night I can upload. I didn't wanna spend the whole set taping things, so I just got four I think. Some of it might be trailing away from the stage, but I was watching the actual performance more than I was my iPod screen. :P Here's one. I think it's Nanners, judging from it's spot in their set. (I hadn't heard it OR Suit & Tie before the show, so forgive me if I mixed them up.) It's not great, iPod quality, but eh.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-UrPifviXY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-UrPifviXY)

[DVYDRNS]

gonna throw down for these guys next friday night. BBD, OMNIFLUX and BATTLE TAPES. should be truly epic.

[Deadpool]

I have some videos from the other night I can upload. I didn't wanna spend the whole set taping things, so I just got four I think. Some of it might be trailing away from the stage, but I was watching the actual performance more than I was my iPod screen. :P Here's one. I think it's Nanners, judging from it's spot in their set. (I hadn't heard it OR Suit & Tie before the show, so forgive me if I mixed them up.) It's not great, iPod quality, but eh.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-UrPifviXY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-UrPifviXY)

Dude. Wow. That's not Nanners or Suite & Tie - that's something completely new (and fucking awesome I might add)! Jon Bates using a guitar on stage for Big Black Delta?! I think you may have captured a historic moment in the band's (fledgling) history! I don't know about anyone else, but I got a very SebastiAn vibe from that song, and that's a good thing in my book.

So... if the next LP is gonna be half old songs (hopefully at least somewhat updated like you guys said), and half new ones, the new tracks we can likely look forward to are:

-Left Out
-Suite & Tie
-Nanners/Ghost Rider
-This crazy new jam that Alrea posted

That's 4 right there, and I'm hoping we get one more new one for good measure. Not bad if that's the case! New art from Caspar/Version, too, hopefully? Considering he did new some stellar new art for both IFUCKINGLOVEYOU and Betamax, I think that's a foregone conclusion.


gonna throw down for these guys next friday night. BBD, OMNIFLUX and BATTLE TAPES. should be truly epic.

Jealous I am. BBD and Omniflux on the same bill is beautiful. I would love for them to do that kind 1-2 punch the next time they're in NYC. Report back on the show, sir!

[DVYDRNS]

yea its gonna be great. apparently Will Love of Sabrosa Purr is going to be on the drums. Should be epic!

[ImTheWiseJanitor]

Dude. Wow. That's not Nanners or Suite & Tie - that's something completely new (and fucking awesome I might add)! Jon Bates using a guitar on stage for Big Black Delta?! I think you may have captured a historic moment in the band's (fledgling) history! I don't know about anyone else, but I got a very SebastiAn vibe from that song, and that's a good thing in my book.

Whoa, really? I just assumed it'd be done before! He was fucking WICKED on that thing. Right on :D I have a feeling this next album is gonna beat out BBDLP1. Granted, half of it is gonna be FROM BBDLP1, but that's beside the point.

[Space Suicide]

I like Big Black Delta but I miss Mellowdrone. :(

[Deadpool]

Some nice videos of the new songs that Chris Hornbrook shared, including Ghost Rider, Left Out, and Suite & Tie - which I'm nearly positive is "Suite" and not "Suit" - unless the setlist I saw had a typo. Gonna give Bates credit for the pun!

http://vimeo.com/brownshoesonly/videos

[Jinsai]

this stuff is pretty great.

[DVYDRNS]

whos going tonight?!

[Betamax]

whos going tonight?!

Me + wife.

[DVYDRNS]

well that was epic.

[DVYDRNS]

The PA system blew last night during ifly. But they kept rolling with it. And it was fresh.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/09/aragy3u2.jpg

[ImTheWiseJanitor]

That sounds like it would've been in-fucking-credible.

[Betamax]

absolutely. fucking. insane

[DVYDRNS]

Yea it was ballsy as hell.

[blassster]

Summer tour stage side videos from drummer Chris Hornbrook.

http://www.youtube.com/christopherhornbrook

[Frozen Beach]

Jonathan Bates honestly makes me question my sexuality. He's just so.... hot.

[DVYDRNS]

Ah thats the night Will Love Performed in place of Mahsa on drums. He's from Sabrosa Purr. def worth checking them out.

[RJK]

So the Betamax video that was recently posted says "full release 5th November 2012" anyone have any info on if this is new stuff or more from the first release?

[Alpha 60]

Anyone have an LP1 vinyl that they would like to sell?

[Betamax]

Anyone have an LP1 vinyl that they would like to sell?

Try - www.origamiorigami.com, (213) 413-3030

they've been big supporters of BBD, carried lots of stock (in both colors) in the (recent) past, and might still have copies...

[blassster]

Betamax remixes.

http://www.facebook.com/BBDarchive/posts/214425602020972


Ps. Any word on a good source for LP1 vinyl availability? I have one, but in the past I wanted to get one for a friend with no luck. Didn't check eBay but I didn't want to at the time. I looked at the origami site above, but it wasn't there. I live nowhere near origami's physical location.

Nightmarish poop volcano.

[Betamax]

I thought Origami did mail order... or maybe I just assumed - perhaps wrongly - that they did. There's an Omniflux gig next week, I'll try to drop by Origami and have a look.

Can't say as I'm overly impressed with the remixes... Perhaps because the original songs are so brilliant, they can't be improved upon. However, the Sonoio mix of Betamax takes it in a completely different direction and is sheer genius

[virushopper]

I was at Origami today and saw a copy there. Get it while you can!

[blassster]

I thought Origami did mail order... or maybe I just assumed - perhaps wrongly - that they did. There's an Omniflux gig next week, I'll try to drop by Origami and have a look.

Can't say as I'm overly impressed with the remixes... Perhaps because the original songs are so brilliant, they can't be improved upon. However, the Sonoio mix of Betamax takes it in a completely different direction and is sheer genius


I was at Origami today and saw a copy there. Get it while you can!


Thanks for the info. I contacted them to see if they have more, and to see if they will let me order one from Canada. If that's the last copy and someone gets it, I won't be too bummed. Will post results.

[blassster]

You can get BBDLP1 vinyl if you use the Contact form on Origami's site. Don't know how many are left, but someone will get back to you. I got a blue one. You PayPal the money to them, the cost breakdown is:

BBDLP1: $19
Shipping (to Canada) + handling: $12
PayPal fee: $1

[TinDefacto]

Well, a bunch of remixes are starting to come out from various corners of the Internet, including this nine-minute beast (http://blahblahblahscience.com/track-reviews/premiere-big-black-delta-betamax-sonoio-remix) of Alessandro's. That same link says a full release of the single should be out November 19, and says a follow-up to BBDLP1 should come out early 2013.

[ImTheWiseJanitor]

I can dig some new remixes. I really enjoyed the IFUCKINGLOVEYOU remixes, so I'm sure it'll sound great. Just need to snag a new set of headphones for optimum listening pleasure. :3 But I won't lie, even a remix EP with one new song and a few of its remixes would be stellar. I'm afraid I'm gonna have IFLY And Betamax played to death by the time Jon releases any totally new material.

2013 is shaping up to be a pretty good year for music, though. Can't fucking WAIT to jump at the chance to see Big Black Delta play live again.

[RJK]

You can get BBDLP1 vinyl if you use the Contact form on Origami's site. Don't know how many are left, but someone will get back to you. I got a blue one. You PayPal the money to them, the cost breakdown is:

BBDLP1: $19
Shipping (to Canada) + handling: $12
PayPal fee: $1

I just ordered one! Thanks for the heads up!

[virushopper]

West Coast dates for December have been posted on the Facebook account.

Also the Coming Home Records distro store has a copy of the vinyl.

[JessicaSarahS]

West Coast dates for December have been posted on the Facebook account.

Also the Coming Home Records distro store has a copy of the vinyl.


I saw the picture this morning on FB mobile and only saw two dates listed on the picture and thought to myself "That's not a tour at all..." and was all sad that there wasn't a nor cal date listed. I should have clicked the picture first! Stupid me. Anyways, I'll be at the SF show for sure.

[Space Suicide]

My current love interest was able to snag a copy of Angry Bear on vinyl for me. The Limited Edition Blue Vinyl print, limited to 300 copies. <3

Ahhhhhhhhhh!

[Betamax]

"Suit(e) and Tie" has been retitled as "Side of the Road" and has been released as an MP3 via www.bigblackdelta.com - under the 'payload' section...

[Zipfinator]

Isn't that the track Alessandro was working on with him?

[RJK]

"Suit(e) and Tie" has been retitled as "Side of the Road" and has been released as an MP3 via www.bigblackdelta.com - under the 'payload' section...

Oh I love this. I can't wait for the full length.

[Betamax]

Isn't that the track Alessandro was working on with him?

There's a short video clip of them working on "Left Out"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=tZ9UNgNwWas

[blassster]

New track is cool. I'm trying to absorb it a bit before trying to decipher the lyrics, hehe.

Also, there are now some blue BBDLP1 vinyl and a couple Mellowdrone vinyl at coming home records site. (http://cominghomerecords.bigcartel.com)

[Deadpool]

This song was a nice surprise today, though it only makes me hungrier for all the other unreleased tracks! Dying to have those. Thought we'd have "Left Out" before "Side of the Road"...

[blassster]

My lyrics attempt
(http://lyrics.wikia.com/Big_Black_Delta:Side_Of_The_Road)

[Demogorgon]

so, i tried to download the new song (At the Side of the Road); card got declined like it did when i tried to buy the last Gary Numan release. the account's in good standing, so, i gave it a day or two, figuring i'd try again. went to the website this morning, and the song isn't there anymore. frustrating. can someone pass the song along in a pm? i don't get what the problem is, but both artists must use the same pay system, and it simply does not like my card, or my bank, or something.

[Piko]

If the company is based in another country, your bank probably has a block on it. Its happened to me plenty. Call your bank.

[RJK]

He is correct in the fact that the song is no longer available for purchase. That seems weird.

edit: should be back online in 24 hours.

[virushopper]

New album is out in April!

Check your email for more details!

[RJK]

New album is out in April!

Check your email for more details!

I'm signed up for the mailing list on both of my email accounts and I've gotten nothing. :-( Any chance you could copy and paste the email here for us?

[virushopper]

Sure.

"Hi Friends,

Its real early here in Echo Park, and I cant sleep cause I'm so excited for whats to come. Today, MTV Hive will premier my new song, Side of the Road off my upcoming LP.

You can listen to it exclusively, right HERE.

As I type, a special effects team is rendering and putting the final touches to the video for it... Gotta say im stoked. Lots of dancing and lights. Been holed up for the last couple of months working on new songs that Im excited for you to hear. Seeing and being in some crazy shit, and then converting that to music has been my dream come true. Hopefully youll dig listening to it as much as I did creating it. The new LP comes out on the 8th of April!!! Then, on the road to play it out loud. Looks like Big Black Delta will be on the road starting in March, kicking off at SXSW. Ack! Theres so much to say, but i cant put it all in proper order. Love is in the air and warm bodies are in the bed. So grateful to be here.

p.s. if youve seen any great documentaries, send em my way"

[GoodSoldier333]

Quick question: They were slated for an EP to come out last Fall. That thing never did come out right? Just making sure i didn't miss anything here..

[RJK]

I think it was the Betamax EP which just had previously released music. I could be wrong.

[Betamax]

Quick question: They were slated for an EP to come out last Fall. That thing never did come out right? Just making sure i didn't miss anything here..

it was Betamax, IFUCKINGLOVEYOU, LeonardMcGeonardvsDrunkenCalculator, Put The Gun On The Floor - just downloads while they were on tour (JA etc). it was still on iTunes a couple of days ago, but now seems to have disappeared...


http://bbdarchive.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/197.png

[blassster]

According to Big Black Delta Archive (http://www.facebook.com/BBDarchive/posts/429928400419360) (a lovely FB page, you should join it), here is the tracklist for the upcoming April 8th LP:

1. Put The Gun On THe Floor
2. Side Of The Road
3. Huggin & Kissin
4. Capsize
5. Money Rain Down
6. Betamax
7. The Zebrah
8. IFUCKINLOVEYOU
9. X22
10. Dreary Moon
11. PB3
12. Into The Night
13. Love You This Summer

[Zipfinator]

So 8 of the 9 songs on the new LP are also on the first one? I hope that's not really the tracklist.

[RJK]

So 8 of the 9 songs on the new LP are also on the first one? I hope that's not really the tracklist.

He said it would be a mix of old and new material. For some reason he is acting like BBDLP1 doesn't exist.

[Deadpool]

Just out of curiosity, how exactly was the tracklist discovered? I'm also curious if 'GHOST RDR' and 'Left Out' are renamed.

[Frozen Beach]

Hopefully the old material is at least mixed differently.

[Betamax]

So 8 of the 9 songs on the new LP are also on the first one? I hope that's not really the tracklist.

Thats the track list I received. For some reason, it seems like BBDLP1 is/was a "non-release", and that the new album is "the real deal"...

[Piko]

Some of these songs are going to be released for the third time... No good.

[RJK]

Thats the track list I received. For some reason, it seems like BBDLP1 is/was a "non-release", and that the new album is "the real deal"...

Is there an album title?

[Betamax]

Is there an album title?

All the listing said was "Big Black Delta" - both for the band name and the title. I'm assuming that's correct

[ThinkIcouldburn]

Excited to head some of the new stuff, will be completely disappointed if x22 and ghost rider haven't made it onto this album. But seriously IFUCKINGLOVEYOU, IFUCKINGNEEDYOUTOGOAWAY. Quite frustrating to see many of these songs appearing on their third release.

[fortheloveofgod]

I got kinda confused too with the "new" LP. It seam LP1 was a limited release to a 150 copies or so according to discogs I tracked down a vinyl rip back in '11. Excited for the new video. Big fan of Hornbrook from the PTW days.

[RJK]

BBDLP1 on vinyl was 150 Mauve/250 Blue with White splatter.

[Piko]

As much as I want to hear the new songs, i'm not buying the new LP. Been there, done that.

[RJK]

As much as I want to hear the new songs, i'm not buying the new LP. Been there, done that.

I will buy an extra copy in your memory.
:-)

[GoodSoldier333]

Some of these songs are going to be released for the third time... No good.

Kinda ridiculous.

[Piko]

I think it's great for people who don't own a physical copy of BBDLP1. But it kinda shafts those who do. Obvious solution...

[blassster]

It would be better if the new tracks were just alone, and released as BBDEP2.

Still, I'm really happy that the band is growing and new stuff is coming to us in about 8 weeks.

[TinDefacto]

That moment when you realise the cover to Side of the Road is a face...

[trollmanen]

Really, that many tracks released again? I'm unlikely to buy it again, and I'm a big fan. It would be one thing to carry over a few tracks, but at this point, why not just reissue LP1 and wait til you have some more songs to fill out a new release?

[Harry Seaward]

I might buy it because I don't actually own any BBD stuff, but it's still kinda disappointing that there are so few new tracks.

[blassster]

Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeit. So it looks like the new LP is on amazon Canada as a pre order. CD (import) is $24, Vinyl (import) is $37. I don't see those being the real prices, but who knows? Shit's fucked up. These don't show up on amazon.com search, at the moment.


http://www.amazon.ca/Big-Black-Delta-Vinyl/dp/B00BCY22RC/

http://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B00BCY22SG

[Betamax]

Its been on amazon.co.uk for a short while, and in that time, the vinyl price has dropped (considerably...)


I don't see those being the real prices

[virushopper]

Video for Side of the Road is on Pitchfork right now.

[DVYDRNS]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vz8yif7FWDU&amp;feature=player_embedded

[ImTheWiseJanitor]

Anyone think Jon looks like he has a tiny reptilian head in that screenshot?

The video's fun! I really liked it, especially the bit with the girl eating.

[Deadpool]

I love the new video! Bates has some seriously great moves. The "moment" half-way through the video is so brilliant. I don't who's responsible for that idea, but it makes the video for me.

Also, Big Black Delta Archive (http://www.facebook.com/BBDarchive) confirmed that the upcoming album will have "Ghost Rider" as a bonus track (at least for the digital version) - fuck yeah!! You can listen to samples of the entire LP on iTunes UK. Unfortunately, the release date looks like it might have been pushed back to the end of April, but that's not too bad of a delay. Apparently there will be a bonus disc of remixes as well. Not bad.

Also there will be a "Side of the Road" remix EP.

[TinDefacto]

Yeah, I usually don't "love" music videos, but this one is really awesome, and it's made me like the song a lot more (I was really not impressed with it at first).

Judging by the track previews on iTunes UK, it looks like "Left Out" has been renamed "Into the Night". They all sound great!

And though I also am irritated at the fact that so many songs now have been released thrice, I guess I can kinda see where Jon's going with this. He now has his own real label and wanted to re-release BBDLP1 to be more accessible, and also with more songs to be an actual full-length thing. The new singles are the same thing; he's just trying to get more people to know hear about him, which I think is great. I could totally imagine some of his songs being played on the radio.

[blugel]

is the new album not going to be released stateside except as an import?

[kenthebear]

The label is a small UK-based one, so not unless he's got a contract signed with someone else.

[blugel]

The label is a small UK-based one, so not unless he's got a contract signed with someone else.

Well poo...how US folks getting it? amazon.co.uk?

Or is it possible the label will have an exclusive preorder?

[Frozen Beach]

I want to see a dance off between Thom Yorke and Jon.

[Merriweather]

Kind of pissed at myself for buying the FLAC version of BBDLP1 off the Topspin site a week ago with the new version right around the corner. But since I stumbled onto the page through a google search, and got the feeling the album wasn't supposed to be available anymore I figured I should grab it while I could.

Maybe I'll just take the extra tracks from the new version when it comes out and name them BBDEP2.

[butter_hole]

Kind of pissed at myself for buying the FLAC version of BBDLP1 off the Topspin site a week ago with the new version right around the corner. But since I stumbled onto the page through a google search, and got the feeling the album wasn't supposed to be available anymore I figured I should grab it while I could.

Maybe I'll just take the extra tracks from the new version when it comes out and name them BBDEP2.
dont be pissed at yourself, you should be pissed at him. this is pretty weak.

[Piko]

dont be pissed at yourself, you should be pissed at him. this is pretty weak.

Very weak. Noticing a trend. Mellowdrone did it as well. Since I already bought the album, I'm going to simply add the new songs into the current version of album.

[DVYDRNS]

itunes has the new samples up.
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/big-black-delta-bonus-track/id619320309

[RJK]

itunes has the new samples up.
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/big-black-delta-bonus-track/id619320309

Now I'm even more excited! Those new songs are fucking tight!

[Betamax]

Jon responded on BBD FB to somebody who asked about duplicated songs on BBDLP1 and BBD -

Christian,
Sorry to hear of your disappointment. There were only 250 copies made of the limited version of the LP you have. This new version has 5-6 new songs and is getting a more proper, international release. Theres no pressure to get this new LP, as you're always welcome to rip or torrent the new songs. Doesn't bother me, as Im flattered when people share my music in any form. Hope this finds you well.
Jon

[Deadpool]

I understand the frustration with the duplicated songs, but to be perfectly honest, I'm just psyched to finally have studio versions of these live favorites. Also, I always wanted an LP (especially in pink), but missed out. Hopefully some pre-order links get set up soon for that.

[blugel]

i went ahead and pre-ordered on amazon.co.uk, but am hoping he does an pre-order still....

[Betamax]

It doesn't look like amazon.co.uk will be getting the freebie disc...

So far the only place I've seen that will be stocking it is -

http://www.recordstore.co.uk/search.html?term=big+black+delta

[blugel]

didn't even know about the freebie disc....thanks...gonna have to reconsider my options now...

[RJK]

didn't even know about the freebie disc....thanks...gonna have to reconsider my options now...

When I did the math last night it was more expensive on Amazon UK to import it to the US than on the site that has the free disc. Only a couple pounds but still.

[blugel]

When I did the math last night it was more expensive on Amazon UK to import it to the US than on the site that has the free disc. Only a couple pounds but still.

I would jump on this, then, but still holding out hope for an offical preorder....getting kinda late in the game, though, no?

[RJK]

Here are some answers it seems.

Hey guys,

Wanted to drop you all a note to say that i'm excited to officially announce my new album, that will drop on 29th April. This new album contains 6 brand new tracks which I feel make the album complete.*Those of you who bought/ripped/shared the tracks I gave away via my site a while back - thank you for the support, and i hope you enjoy these new songs as much as I did making them.*For you early birds, I'll be making the 6 new tracks available on my own store as a separate EP. You'll also be able to get the full album on vinyl from the store shortly. Stay tuned for when these go live...Can't wait to share this new music with you all. Flattered that you care.

*Jonathan

[Piko]

Wonder if the EP will come out on release date, or later.

[Merriweather]

Here are some answers it seems.

Hey guys,

Wanted to drop you all a note to say that i'm excited to officially announce my new album, that will drop on 29th April. This new album contains 6 brand new tracks which I feel make the album complete.*Those of you who bought/ripped/shared the tracks I gave away via my site a while back - thank you for the support, and i hope you enjoy these new songs as much as I did making them.*For you early birds, I'll be making the 6 new tracks available on my own store as a separate EP. You'll also be able to get the full album on vinyl from the store shortly. Stay tuned for when these go live...Can't wait to share this new music with you all. Flattered that you care.

*Jonathan

Sounds like a good solution. Now I'm not pissed at myself.

[blassster]

Track previews are on amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C3ZBH8E/) as well. Different sections of the songs are there (vs itunes). Can't wait!


Edit. Here are downloads to the Amazon samples, for mobile users that don't have any way to hear this stuff at the moment (only 268kb each):

Money Rain Down: https://www.box.com/s/za5d4lasklw5qmb49qh1

X22: https://www.box.com/s/q6leeg73300x4vci2bha

Into The Night: https://www.box.com/s/px9dsyaakhzanaiwbqn6

Love You This Summer: https://www.box.com/s/cfdubfjy1oymd9q185sb

[RJK]

According to ticketfly and the Big Black Delta Archive they are playing a show in Philly on June 21st. Looks to be apart of a bigger tour.

[ThinkIcouldburn]

Playing Glassland's Gallery in Brooklyn June 22nd and The Mercury Lounge on June 19th. Going to try and make both of these. Already have tickets to one.

[blassster]

Digital/CD/Vinyl orders have opened up on the official BBD (http://www.bigblackdelta.com) site. The EP containing only the new tracks is digital only. Remember that the physical stuff from there ships from the UK, and note that there was a different UK music store linked here earlier that included a bonus remix CD. Warm soft poop.

http://25.media.tumblr.com/83964f8b319105be5151c86395d421f1/tumblr_mlcq8u0VkH1rargcso1_1280.png


There is a new interview here (http://www.redbull.com/us/en/music/stories/1331586379434/big-black-delta), he says that he is already working on new ideas for the next release.

[RJK]

Holy shit the shipping is outrageous. I wanted to grab the rest of the vinyls and it is 43 dollars for shipping. O_O

[blugel]

I think I'll stick with my order through recordstore.co.uk....

[RJK]

The Vinyl is listed on Amazon US now for $21.

[GoodSoldier333]

There is a new interview here (http://www.redbull.com/us/en/music/stories/1331586379434/big-black-delta), he says that he is already working on new ideas for the next release.

Sweet, so with his streak of recycling the same songs on new releases, maybe we'll get 5 or so new songs soon!

[Piko]

Sweet, so with his streak of recycling the same songs on new releases, maybe we'll get 5 or so new songs soon!

Deluxe rerelease of the album with a few new tracks

[Harry Seaward]

The new album from Big Black Delta. Includes 5 new tracks, & the singles Side Of The Road, Betamax and IFUCKINGLOVEYOU.

Tracklist:
01. Put The Gun On THe Floor
02. Suit & Tie
03. Huggin & Kissin
04. Capsize
05. Betamax
06. The Zebrah
07. IFUCKINGLOVEYOU
08. x22
09. Dreary Moon
10. PB3
11. Into The Night
12. Love You This Summer

Am I the only one counting four new songs? Is Side of the Road not even on the album?

AND THEN...

The EP2.5A7 - EXCLUSIVE DIGITAL EP says: For all those of you bought the album the first time around, Big Black Delta is making the six brand new tracks available as a separate EP.

Tracklisting:
1. Side Of The Road
2. Money Rain Down
3. x22
4. Into The Night
5. Love You This Summer

Where the hell is Money Rain Down on the actual album? What the hell is going on here?

[Deadpool]

The Vinyl is listed on Amazon US now for $21.

Thanks for the heads-up... a little odd that it's not shipping 'til June 4th along with the CD version (which is more expensive strangely), but I'll probably end up ordering from there. Hopefully the iTunes bonus tracks aren't 'Album Only' but if they are I might prioritize that over the vinyl 'cause y'know... finally having the studio version of "Ghostrider" is more important to me than anything else.

[wizfan]

The new album from Big Black Delta. Includes 5 new tracks, & the singles Side Of The Road, Betamax and IFUCKINGLOVEYOU.

Tracklist:
01. Put The Gun On THe Floor
02. Suit & Tie
03. Huggin & Kissin
04. Capsize
05. Betamax
06. The Zebrah
07. IFUCKINGLOVEYOU
08. x22
09. Dreary Moon
10. PB3
11. Into The Night
12. Love You This Summer

Am I the only one counting four new songs? Is Side of the Road not even on the album?

AND THEN...

The EP2.5A7 - EXCLUSIVE DIGITAL EP says: For all those of you bought the album the first time around, Big Black Delta is making the six brand new tracks available as a separate EP.

Tracklisting:
1. Side Of The Road
2. Money Rain Down
3. x22
4. Into The Night
5. Love You This Summer

Where the hell is Money Rain Down on the actual album? What the hell is going on here?

And "Suit and Tie" is not even mentioned on the EP. So fucked up.

[blassster]

Yeah, must be an error on the site... hopefully. I think the vinyl tracks are correct, except Suit & Tie = Side of the Road. The old name was Suit & Tie. Wasn't the sixth new track Ghost Rider (iTunes exclusive)? Either way, this is awkward. Almost like fart in your cubicle, and have your boss walk over to you awkward.

Vaginyl tracks:
A1
Put The Gun On The Floor
Suit & Tie
Huggin & Kissin

A2
Capsize
Money Rain Down
Betamax

B1
The Zebrah
IFUCKINGLOVEYOU
X22
Dreary Moon

B2
PB3
Into The Night
Love You This Summer

[GoodSoldier333]

The FUCK is going on.

[Harry Seaward]

I asked on the BBD Facebook. I'll post here if I get an answer.

This is really lame. I really want to purchase this CD, but I'd like a clear answer on what I'll be getting exactly and, if it's missing some tracks, why.

[GoodSoldier333]

You know, for all the fun I've been having with BBD rereleasing the same songs...if he's remastering them, as I've just learned he is, I'm completely okay with that. If you've got the ability to make previous songs sound better, how can anyone be against that?

Hopefully it ends here though and he isn't remastering year after year.

[Merriweather]

It's going to be cheaper to buy the whole album off iTunes (with Ghost Rider & The Zebrah remix) and Amazon MP3 then it will be to get just the EP from his store. What the hell?

[blassster]

So uhh, the site's CD and digital now correctly list Side of the Road instead of Suit and Tie. The digital new tracks EP now lists the correct 5 track amount. But the CD and digital are still missing Money Rain Down right now.

[virushopper]

Too bad the listening party conflicts with Metz that night but I can't wait to see Jon and company in June.

[Piko]

So uhh, the site's CD and digital now correctly list Side of the Road instead of Suit and Tie. The digital new tracks EP now lists the correct 5 track amount. But the CD and digital are still missing Money Rain Down right now.

Money Rain Down is iTunes exclusive.

[ImTheWiseJanitor]

I'm wondering if I even want to bother with the vinyl + bonus disc bundle. Five of the seven songs are from the IFLY or Betamax Remix EPs, and I'll bet my left testicle that we'll be getting the other two "Side of the Road" remixes somewhere down the line, if they're not already available. At this point, I'm thinking I might just go with the iTunes purchase. Maybe the vinyl a little later if finances allow for it.

[blassster]

Money Rain Down is iTunes exclusive.

I thought Ghostrider was the iTunes exclusive. Money Rain Down is available on amazon mp3, the 5 track new songs ep, and the vinyl. The CD/digital description says that there are 5 new tracks, but the track list is missing MRD and has 4 of the new tracks listed. Where did you see that MRD is iTunes exclusive?

[Piko]

I might have gotten the two confused.

[zaps30]

Pass. This is the same garbage that I went through with Mellowdrone. If they come around on tour, well go see them, but that's it.

[r_z]

so... does "digital" mean i can choose between various formats or does the 5 track ep only come in mp3 format (just as the ifly remix ep)? also, fuck itunes bonus-tracks. i want that song in losless.:(

[DVYDRNS]

I tried going to the website to buy the new lp. But it's confusing as hell. There's 30 different options and the wording doesn't quite make me feel good about what I'm getting exactly.