A 1950s-style robot in disguise and classic "space-age" technology.
The official music video for by Big Black Delta, the solo project of former Mellowdrone frontman Jonathan Bates, is an animated sci-fi odyssey that blends retro-futurism with surrealist narrative. Directed and illustrated by Adam Osgood , the video premiered on January 16, 2014, and serves as a visual companion to the song's driving, 80s-inspired synth-pop textures. Visual Style and Animation Big Black Delta - Huggin & Kissin Official Video
The narrative is loosely inspired by the stories of Ray Bradbury, focusing on an astronaut traversing a Martian landscape. A 1950s-style robot in disguise and classic "space-age"
The imagery contrasts a peaceful, domestic "Martian family life"—including a space Christmas—with surreal and violent encounters. Narrative and Symbolism the video premiered on January 16