“Pik Pok” by Big Black Delta

Big Black Delta, the project of Johnathan Bates, has shared new single “Pik Pok.” the track is off the multi-artist’s forthcoming album ADONAI, available February 28th, 2025 via DSPs. Big Black Delta has also added a solo Los Angeles show at Gold Diggers on January 31.

On the track, Bates states, “At the peak of being a fulltime drunk, I really enjoyed the combo of vodka, THC and a sunrise walk. Wake up around 4am. Drink some almond milk to coat the stomach. 5 shots of vodka to the dome, followed by a lemonade with 200mg of THC. Then maybe some quick weight lifting. The combo of all of this would open a portal in my minds eye. This portal seemed to channel music the likes of Esquivel, the Mexican mid century composer. DMT elf music. Here is an example of what would be playing in my head. Ride the snake.”

After several years in LA fronting bands of his own, and cliched journey with alcoholism, Bates decided to take a break from industry and started making music under the name Big Black Delta.

This was at a time when UFO’s were still a stoner campside conversation killer. The black triangles in the sky are the number one reported type of sightings. It also fits with his obsession of sacred geometry. “Making music for people while they figure out their own answers to things. Or not. Im not your dad.” In his 5th self-produced album ADONAI, Bates says he channeled most of it. “I cant explain in words what that means, but its intention is that of service. I included higher beings, so to say. Its the most ancient greeting I could find. The lyrics aren’t supposed to change the world, as its doing that on its own just fine. Im just speaking to you as if I was in the room.”

When asked what is different about this LP, his response was refreshing: “does it matter if it brings someone joy?” Jonathan is hoping whoever listens to this new collection of songs will find use for them in their life. “We’re going to be OK.”

Big Black Delta
ADONAI
Tracklisting

1. Uncertainty Is Delight
2. Splash
3. Out Here
4. Wouldja
5. Pik Pok
6. I’m Sorry Alex
7. YNAlone
8. NDE
9. Move Forward
10. Say Hi To Venus

Pre-order ADONAI HERE

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