Philadelphia-based Tulipomania is releasing their new maxi-single ‘Off the Map’, together with the remix of ‘On the Outside’ by London-based electronic producer Spinello. This three-track offering is being released via Sursumcorda Recordings just 10 months after their latest EP, which saw the band offer the original version of ‘On The Outside’, along with the Seahawks remix of ‘Don’t Be So Sure’.
On ‘Off the Map’, band members Tom Murray (lead vocals, bass, drums) and Cheryl Gelover (synthesizer, background vocals) were joined on guitar and glockenspiel) by Mitch Smith, who also contributed to the band’s eponymous first album. Recorded and mastered by Richard Hartline, the final mix was produced by Mark Plati, famed for his work with such artists as The Cure, Ryuichi Sakamoto and Philip Glass crafted the final mix, in addition to producing, recording, mixing or performing on most of Bowie’s musical output from 1996 to 2003.
To date, Tulipomania has released four albums, as well as numerous singles. Their music is built on conflict and contrast, internal battles between hazy dream-pop and angular indie, between fractious and shattered vocals and muscular beats, swirling psychedelia and sonorous, drifting keyboard washes, between sinister atmospherics and raw guitars.
Tulipomania’s music has variously been referred to as ‘cult synth punks’, ‘glam-leaning’, ‘art-rock’ and ‘muscular chamber pop’, while many reviewers are quick to reference the affinity with early 4AD Records’ output, an association that is underlined by the fact that the duo have utilized legendary 4AD graphic designer Vaughan Oliver for album packaging.
‘Off The Map’ is a trance-like dark moody affair with bluesy elements, with Murray’s smoky deep tenor sparingly backed by Gelover’s vocals. ‘On the Outside (Spinello Remix)’ is a more upbeat offering and is dramatic, dark and dubby. It was created by Spinello (a.k.a. Shane Woolman), a London-based producer and remixer, who also hosts shows on NTS Radio, Resonance FM and New New World, in addition to working at The Wire magazine and DJing as part of The Wire Soundsystem.
A rather art-conscious duo, Tulipomania round out their already notable collection of notable videos by presenting not one, but two, new animated music videos to accompany this release. The animation was created by band members Cheryl Gelover and Tom Murray. This resolute juncture between music and visual art has always made Tulipomania videos stand out among their peers.
The collage-animation process for the ‘Off The Map’ video was quite intensive, with Murray and Gelover alternating fragmented self-portraits with imagery they pieced together, frame by frame, from thousands of individual sheets of paper. These fragmented self-portraits alternate with imagery torn and pieced together, matching the contradictory mood of the lyrics. The result is a stunning visual that reinforces the contradictory nature of the song’s lyrics.
Similarly, the video for ‘On the Outside (Spinello Remix)’ features vintage objects animated frame by frame as torn paper and tape collages on sheets of black paper. Loaded with a quaint naiveté, this animation was inspired by the inclusion of a space-age era broadcast layered into the Spinello Remix.
This video for ‘Off the Map’ has been chosen as an Official Selection at the BAFTA qualifying Aesthetica Short Film Festival in York, UK. Described as “artistic and inventive” and “gorgeous”, the music videos created by Tulipomania have been featured in many other film festivals worldwide, including the London Short Film Festival (England), Leeds International Film Festival (England), Aesthetica Short Film Festival (York, England), Encounters (Bristol, England), Zubroffka (Poland), StopTrik (Croatia, Poland), Brooklyn Film Festival (USA), and Animation Block Party (USA).
The ‘Off the Map’ maxi-single is being made available across the main online stores and streaming platforms, and can also be ordered from Tulipomania’s Bandcamp.
LINKS:
http://tulipomania.com
https://twitter.com/tulipomania.com
https://tulipomania.bandcamp.com
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My Secret Circus – The War Game
New video footage obtained through secured, Australian sources have revealed a potential meeting between the US and North Korean governments, proving that the on-again, off-again negotiations for a peace summit between President Donald Trump and Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un are more ongoing than previously acknowledged. The video shot at an undisclosed location appears to document the two leaders meeting in a typically judicious fashion to determine the future relationship of the mutually antagonistic powers.
The encounter, clearly witnessed by an international audience of diplomatic and political power players that seemed to include, Russian President Vladimir Putin, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, My Secret Circus, and what looks to be a hookah smoking Zombie Bin Laden, reveals the previously underestimated negotiation skills of the oppositional leaders. Throughout the meeting, witnesses are confirmed to be appropriately contributing to the globally critical arbitration between the staid and decorous commanders, and the audience ultimately supports the appeasement goals achieved in the secret summit meeting.
We…have …the Korean summit commemorative coins Trump’s people had made up. Maybe they can become the official currency of the apocalypse?
– Jimmy Kimmel“…President Trump announced that he is calling off his meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. After he broke it off, Trump told him that he could have custody of Don Jr.”
– Jimmy Fallon“In his letter, Trump’s like, ‘I can wipe your country out with a level of nuclear force you can’t even comprehend… but I’m here for you if you need to talk.'”
– James Corden“I will surely and definitely tame the mentally deranged US dotard with fire,”
– Kim Jong Un“We really wanted to do something that’s happening now. ‘The War Game’ track is tough, strong and makes a statement about a real-life war that’s happening, which we don’t see as we go about our everyday lives. Where on the other hand the video has the quirky side. (No world leaders were hurt in the making of the video) Haha! It’s a piss take for those with a sense of humor but the song is very serious. ”
– My Secret CircusAbout My Secret Circus
My Secret Circus (MSC) mesh together Alt’ metal, rhythm and catchy vocals to create a distinctive sound. Taking you on a ride of energetic anthems, this Melbourne, Australia rap/rock outfit is now about to launch their new music to the world.The forth-coming recorded music has been a work in progress, and after a few abbreviated starts MSC have evolved and are excited to continue the process that has brought them to this point
Developed over the course of a few years, the band also worked with names such as Marcos Curiel (P.O.D), DJ Lethal (Limp Bizkit), Matt Sorum (GNR / Velvet Revolver) and Producers Brandon Friesen, the late Kato Khandwala, and at home with Australian Ricki Rae.
Look out for their Forthcoming EP The War Game on Hangry Records.
LINKS:
https://www.facebook.com/mysecretcircus
https://www.twitter.com/mysecretcircus
https://www.instagrm.com/mysecretcircus
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311 Live from Outer Space 2019 (Voyager Album Release Show)
311 live stream their full show from Burgettstown, PA, in celebration of the release of VOYAGER!! 6 HD cameras will catch 311 rock the house. Tune in and spread the word!
Photo: Brian Bowen Smith
LINKS:
https://facebook.com/official311
https://twitter.com/311
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Super bob – Freak
Lyrics:
I seen your 7 figure grin from across the room
I see your patience are short with all these dancing fools
I see that you’re the type of girl that likes a tattoo
I seen the way you looked at me when I came walking through
So don’t hesitate, blow a single night left alone
Now don’t let the night go, Nah don’t let it goDon’t wanna hear you speak
I wanna make you scream
Come get it like a freak
t-t-t-t –take my hand
Be at it till we’re weak
All night just like a dream
Come get it like a freak
t-t-t-t-take my handLike a freak, like a freak, like a freak,
I might not know your name
But I don’t even care
I got a room right down the street
I’d like to take you there
We’ll hold up for the night
Just tell me what you like
I can see you’re ready by that dirty look that’s in your eyes
So don’t hesitate, blow a single night left alone
Now don’t let the night go, Nah don’t let it goDon’t wanna hear you speak
I wanna make you scream
Come get it like a freak
t-t-t-t –take my hand
Be at it till we’re weak
All night just like a dream
Come get it like a freak
t-t-t-t-take my handLike a freak, like a freak, like a freak,
I prefer to be alone
By the look on your face, I see that you know
Just what I mean, you grab my hand and quickly we go
Out through the back door
You Lean into my ear
Say that you’re down for anything, NO FEARLINKS:
www.BootlegProductionsOnline.com
www.SuperbobMusic.com