Kevin Bronson on September 26th, 2011

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Jonathan Bates’ formidable foray into electronica – chronicled in our posts on “Huggin & a Kissin” and “Capsize” – comes to fruition this week with the release of his project Big Black Delta’s “BBDLP1” (in very pretty vinyl, apparently). The former Mellowdrone frontman’s bombastic take on ’80s synth-pop has turned more than a few ears in the months since he began leaking songs, and his two-drummers-and-a-barrage-of-LEDs live show is darned near seizure-inducing. You get the idea from the video for “Betamax,” but at full volume in a crowded club it’s at another level. Recommended, at least once.

||| Live: Big Black Delta closes out its residency tonight at the Satellite, supported by Letting Up Despite Great Faults and Death Kit.

||| Download: After the jump, get a free download of the album: