# Philadelphia art-rock duo TULIPOMANIA presents new single ‘Then and Only Then’, an anthem of mutability and catharsis

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- Published: 2023-10-26T13:00:00-05:00
- Author: Eugene Tierney

### **Philadelphia art-rock duo Tulipomania presents new single ‘Then and Only Then’, an anthem of mutability and catharsis**

_“Tulipomania’s unique take on post-punk boasts gritty guitars underpinned by a 
brooding rhythm section to provide a backdrop for compelling and atmospheric vocals”_
~ **Louder Than War**

_“All the hallmarks of fine Cold War electronica: a brain-searing synth line, and
an overwhelming sense of claustrophobia and bubbling anxiety”_ ~ **Electronic Sound**

_“Like a good Lynch film, Tulipomania serves up a dystopian atmosphere that is drifting
and cavernous, igniting one’s imagination, while the accompanying video is a fantastic
shadowplay”_ ~ **The Spill Magazine**

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_“Between post-punk influenced synth pop and lush chamber pop… with visually distinctive
videos” ~_ **WIRE Magazine**

_“Reverberating, rippling riffs are more soothing and spacious, replicating deep-
sea sonar devices and lulling lap steels… mystery-laced lyrics”_ ~ **Big Takeover
Magazine**

Philadelphia-based art-rock duo [**Tulipomania**](http://www.tulipomania.com/) presents
[**‘Then and Only Then’**](https://youtu.be/muCX0LtfebU), the latest single from
their fifth album [**‘Dreaming of Sleep’**](https://tulipomania.bandcamp.com/album/dreaming-of-sleep)(
out November 17 via [**Sursumcorda Records**](https://sursumcorda.com/)).

Alternately categorized as cult synth punks, glam-leaning, post-punk, art-rock and
muscular chamber pop, Tulipomania is **Tom Murray** (lead vocals, synthesizer, electronic
percussion) and **Cheryl Gelover **(synthesizer, background vocals), who first began
their collaboration through projects for experimental film and animation classes.
The duo now known as Tulipomania has evolved from those experiences.

“Memory is malleable – the song explores mutability. Lyrically, it’s an internal
struggle  – sonically it projects that energy into the external world. Catharsis.
Of course, the effectiveness of that strategy is debatable – that’s the fun of it
for those who can appreciate the irony – “knock yourself out”. We do however believe
the ultimate failure is apathy – never give up – the stakes are too high,” says **
Cheryl Gelover**.

**Tom Murray** adds, “It’s about wearing yourself out trying to answer the unanswerable.
Dealing with endless, groundless self-serving tales. Deciding to keep moving in 
the absence of a clear destination. Meditative frustration. Finding a groove to 
loop into – not answering is the answer.”

TULIPOMANIA - Then and Only Then

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Watch this
video on YouTube

Earlier, the duo released the album’s lead track [**‘You Had to Be There’**](https://youtu.be/C0cSaWm9YV4),
followed by a remix by UK music legend [**Martyn Ware** ](http://www.archive.illustriouscompany.co.uk/distinguishing-features/martyn-ware)(**
Heaven 17**,  **The Human League**) and **Charles Stooke**, which is featured on
[**WIRE Magazine’s cover-mounted Wiretapper CD compilation**](https://www.thewire.co.uk/issues/)
for October.

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Its [**animated music video**](https://youtu.be/WijPS9hVEwk), featuring lip sync,
original and vintage footage shot frame by frame, collaged on sheets of black paper–
is an official selection at the [**CutOut Fest International festival of animation and digital art**](https://cutoutfest.com/)
this November in Mexico. The ‘Dreaming of Sleep’ album sees the duo heavily immersed
in electronic means of creation. With cover artwork by[ **Michael Speed**,](http://www.instagram.com/michaelspeeeed)
senior designer at **Beggars Group London**, this record involves Executive Producer
[ **Howard Thompson**,](https://wpkn.org/howard-thompson/) renowned for his contributions
as a record industry executive** (Elektra, Island, Almo Sounds)**, having discovered
and/or worked with _Adam and the Ants, Billy Bragg, MC5, Mötorhead, PiL, Psychedelic
Furs, Robyn Hitchcock, The Sugarcubes, Suicide_, among others.

Described as ‘artistic and inventive’ and ‘gorgeous’, Tulipomania’s animated music
videos have been featured in film festivals worldwide. Numerous such festivals have
already showcased this new video as an official selection, including the** Leeds
International Film Festival** (UK), **StopTrik** (Croatia, Poland), **AniFilm **(
Czech Republic), **Insomnia** (Russia) and **Malatesta** (Italy) with the **Montreal
International Animation Film Festival – Animaze** awarding it an Honorable Mention.

Tulipomania also created animated music videos – [**‘Hush’**](https://youtu.be/0OfeCMo6nt0?feature=shared)
and [**‘Shock To The Body’ **](https://youtu.be/r5idWcFwiK8?feature=shared)– for**
Cabaret Voltaire** founder / frontman** Stephen Mallinder** in support of his solo
album [**‘tick, tick, tick’**](https://stephenmallinder.bandcamp.com/album/tick-tick-tick)(
out now via **Dais Records**).

As of October 26, **‘Then and Only Then’ **is available everywhere, including [**Spotify**](https://open.spotify.com/artist/1lRSIJ67ZB5WrW6wX43hFR)**,**
[** Apple Music**](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/tulipomania/72989879) and [**Bandcamp**](http://tulipomania.bandcamp.com/).
On November 17, the full ‘Dreaming of Sleep’ album will be released on CD, vinyl
and digitally. It can be pre-ordered via [**Bandcamp**](https://tulipomania.bandcamp.com/album/dreaming-of-sleep).

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**CREDITS**
Music and lyrics written by TulipomaniaCheryl Gelover – keyboards and
vocalsTom Murray – bass, drums, keyboards and lead vocalsProduced and recorded by
Tulipomania and Richard HartlineHoward Thompson – Executive ProducerFilm directors/
animators – Cheryl Gelover and Tom MurrayCover artwork created by Michael SpeedPublicity
by [**Shameless Promotion PR**](http://www.shamelesspromotionpr.com/)

**ALBUM TRACK LIST**

 1.  You Had To Be There   03:32
 2.  And Then   02:49
 3.  Do You Remember?   03:04
 4.  From D.C. To Daylight   03:18
 5.  Fades Away   02:55
 6.  Then And Only Then   03:05
 7.  Blank-Gone It’s Gone   02:57
 8.  Shines On   02:53
 9.  It’s About Time   03:43
 10. Time Will Tell   02:51

**FOR FANS OF: **
Wolfgang Press, Wire, Pere Ubu, Ultra Vivid Scene, Cabaret Voltaire,
Alan Vega, Talking Heads, Roxy Music

**Keep up with Tulipomania**
[Website](http://www.tulipomania.com/) | [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/TheTulipomania/)
| [Bandcamp](http://tulipomania.bandcamp.com/) | [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/the_tulipomania/)
| [Twitter](http://twitter.com/Tulipomania) | [Soundcloud](http://www.soundcloud.com/Tulipomania)
| [Vimeo](http://vimeo.com/tulipomania) | [YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/user/TheTulipomania/videos)
| [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/1lRSIJ67ZB5WrW6wX43hFR) |[ Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/tulipomania/72989879)

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