Telenova Explained

Telenova
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Origin:Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Years Active:2020–present
Label:Pointer Recordings, EMI
Associated Acts:Chris Walla
Current Members:
  • Angeline Armstrong
  • Edward Quinn
  • Joshua Moriarty

Telenova are an Australian alt-indie trio formed in Melbourne, Victoria in 2020. The band consists of lead vocalist, writer and filmmaker Angeline Armstrong, and multi-instrumentalists and producers Edward Quinn and Joshua Moriarty.

Telenova released their debut single "Bones" on 18 March 2021. Their debut extended play, Tranquilize, was released in 2021, whilst a second, Stained Glass Love, followed in 2022.

Their debut studio album Time Is a Flower released on 16 August 2024.

Band members

Current members

Career

2020-present: Formation, "Bones" and Tranquilize

In early 2020, Telenova were formed by Chris Walla, formerly of Death Cab for Cutie, at an APRA AMCOS SongHubs competition, consisting of Australian filmmaker, writer and musician Angeline Armstrong, multi-instrumentalist and producer Edward Quinn (of Slum Sociable), and multi-instrumentalist and producer Joshua Moriarty (of Miami Horror).

On 17 March 2021, Telenova's debut single "Bones", was premiered by Declan Byrne on Triple J's Australian music program Home & Hosed.[1] "Bones" was released the following day,[2] as the lead single from their debut extended play. Alongside the release, they announced they had signed with Pointer Recordings, a subsidiary of Remote Control Records.[3] On 19 March, they announced a tour in support of the single, performing two sold out shows at the Colour Club, their debut Sydney show on 24 March at the Lansdowne Hotel, and at the Northcote Social Club on April 8.[4] On 12 April, they were announced as that week's Triple J Unearthed Feature Artist.[5] On 20 April, Telenova were announced as one of 20 recipients of the Music VR Backers Fund, from which goes towards the artists using live virtual reality technologies during live performances.[6] On 7 May, they released the single "Tranquilize", the second single from their debut extended play.[7] On 18 May, Armstrong featured on "60 Seconds With", a segment on Triple J's Australian music program Home & Hosed, in promotion of the single.[8] On 3 June, they announced their debut extended play, Tranquilize.[9] Tranquilize was released on 2 July.[10] On 5 July, they released the single "Blue Valentine".[11] On 30 July, they were announced as part of the 2021 Queensland Music Festival line-up.[12] In March 2023, the group released the single "Lost in the Rush" and announced a regional Australian tour throughout April, May and June 2023.[13]

2024-present: Time Is a Flower

Telenova's debut studio album Time Is a Flower was released in the 16th of August 2024.

Musical style and influences

Telenova's musical style has been described variously as alternative pop,[14] art pop,[15] blues,[16] electronica,[10] electronic pop,[17] indie folk,[16] indie,[14] pop,[18] R&B,[19] and trip hop.[20]

Discography

Studio albums

Title! scope="col"
Album details
Time Is a Flower

Extended plays

Title! scope="col"
EP details
Tranquilize
Stained Glass Love
  • Released: 19 August 2022[21]
  • Label: Pointer
  • Formats: LP, digital download, streaming

Singles

Title! scope="col" rowspan="1"
YearAlbum
"Bones"2021Tranquilize
"Tranquilize"
"Blue Valentine"
"Why Do I Keep You?"[22] 2022Stained Glass Love
"Haunted"
"Scarlet"[23]
"Lost in the Rush"2023
"Teardrop"[24] 2024Time Is a Flower
"U Want More" [25]
"Power"[26] Time Is a Flower
"Discothèque Inside My Head"[27]
"January"[28]

Promotional singles

Title! scope="col" rowspan="1"
YearAlbum
"Hung Up"
[29] 		2021

Videography

Music videos

Title! scope="col"
Year
"Bones"2021
"Tranquilize"
"Why Do I Keep You?"2022[30]
"Stained Glass Love"[31]
"Teardrop"2024[32]
"Power"[33]
"Discothèque Inside My Head"

Concert tours

Awards and nominations

AIR Awards

The Australian Independent Record Awards (known informally as the AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.! |-| rowspan="2"| 2022| Telenova| Breakthrough Independent Artist of the Year| | [35] |-| "Tranquilize" (Remix EP)| Best Independent Dance or Electronica Album or EP| | [36] |-| rowspan="2"| 2023| rowspan="2"| Stained Glass Love| Best Independent Country Album or EP| | rowspan="2"| [37] [38] |-| Best Independent Pop Album or EP| |}

Australian Cinematographers Society Awards

On 15 November 2020, Daniel Bolt received the Best Music Video award at the Australian Cinematographers Society Awards for directing the music video to Telenova's song "Tranquilize".[39]

Music Victoria Awards

The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006.! |-| rowspan="2"| 2022| rowspan="3"| Telenova| Best Pop Work| | [40] |-| Best Group| | [41] |-| 2023| Best Pop Work| |[42] |-|}

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Home and Hosed: Telenova premiere . . 17 March 2021 . 22 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220122012322/https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/home-and-hosed/home-and-hosed/13240932 . 22 January 2022 . live.
  2. Web site: Telenova share haunting debut single "Bones" . . 18 March 2021 . 22 January 2022 . Martin, Josh . https://web.archive.org/web/20210318002515/https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/telenova-share-haunting-debut-single-bones-2902696/ . 18 March 2021 . live.
  3. Web site: Pointer Recordings signs Telenova for release of debut single "Bones" . . 18 March 2021 . 22 January 2022 . Martin, Josh . https://web.archive.org/web/20210318023035/https://themusicnetwork.com/telenova-signs-pointer-recordings/ . 18 March 2021 . live.
  4. Web site: Photo Gallery: Telenova + Glenn Hopper + Maia Marsh – The Lansdowne, Sydney (24.03.21) . The AU Review . 25 March 2021 . 22 January 2022 . Baker, Bruce . https://web.archive.org/web/20210325042256/https://www.theaureview.com/music/photo-gallery-telenova-glenn-hopper-maia-marsh-the-lansdowne-sydney-24-03-21/ . 25 March 2021 . live.
  5. Web site: Meet Telenova, the new musical project from members of Slum Sociable and Miami Horror . . 12 April 2021 . 22 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210412091754/https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/program-unearthed/telenova-unearthed-feature-artist-bones-miami-horror-2021/13296570/ . 12 April 2021 . live.
  6. Web site: First 20 winners of Music VR Backers Fund revealed . . 20 April 2021 . 22 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210420003107/https://themusicnetwork.com/music-vr-backers-fund-winners/ . 20 April 2021 . live.
  7. Web site: Telenova release new single "Tranquilize" alongside accompanying music video . . 7 May 2021 . 22 January 2022 . Brereton, Greta . https://web.archive.org/web/20210507011648/https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/telenova-release-new-single-tranquilize-alongside-accompanying-music-video-2935311/ . 7 May 2021 . live.
  8. Web site: Home and Hosed: Ngaiire premiere . . 18 May 2021 . 22 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220122013449/https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/home-and-hosed/home-and-hosed/13342318/ . 22 January 2022 . live.
  9. Web site: Telenova announce debut EP, Tranquillize, and tour dates . . 3 June 2021 . 22 January 2022 . Triscari, Caleb . https://web.archive.org/web/20210603055152/https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/telenova-announce-debut-ep-tranquillize-and-tour-dates-2954723/ . 3 June 2021 . live.
  10. Web site: Telenova: Melbourne trio build cinematic worlds with enigmatic electronic pop . . 28 June 2021 . 22 January 2022 . Triscari, Caleb . https://web.archive.org/web/20210628014815/https://www.nme.com/en_au/features/music-interviews/telenova-melbourne-trio-tranquilize-ep-2021-2979430 . 28 June 2021 . live.
  11. Web site: Telenova: a one-off meeting turns into a full-time band . . 5 July 2021 . 22 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220122013503/https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/kingsmill/2021-telenova/13431844/ . 22 January 2022 . live.
  12. Web site: Electric Fields, Julia Stone, Archie Road lead lineup for 2021 Queenscliff Music Festival . . 30 July 2021 . 22 January 2022 . Brereton, Greta . https://web.archive.org/web/20210730010130/https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/electric-fields-julia-stone-archie-road-lead-lineup-for-2021-queenscliff-music-festival-3006635/ . 30 July 2021 . live.
  13. Web site: Telenova announce regional tour and share new single . . 7 March 2023 . 7 March 2023.
  14. Web site: Telenova release fan favourite "Lost in the Rush" and embark on a regional tour . . 12 May 2023 . 17 June 2023 . Funk, Kim .
  15. Web site: Interview: Telenova release new EP Stained Glass Love . Women InPop . 19 August 2022 . 17 June 2023 .
  16. Web site: What on in Melbourne tonight: Our event picks on Sunday December 12 . . 12 December 2021 . 17 June 2023 . Lamb, Benjamin .
  17. Web site: Eight Naarm artists you have to know in 2023 . . 23 January 2023 . 17 June 2023 . Harrison, Louis .
  18. Web site: Get to Know: Telenova, Melbourne's elegant and cinematic pop trio . Tone Deaf . 18 July 2021 . 22 January 2022 . Lochrie, Conor . https://web.archive.org/web/20210714093353/https://tonedeaf.thebrag.com/get-to-know-telenova-melbournes-elegant-and-cinematic-pop-trio/ . 14 July 2021 . live.
  19. Web site: Meet Melbourne super-group Telenova, and their enchanting new single, "Tranquilize" . Pilerats . 7 May 2021 . 22 January 2022 . Davies, Hayden . https://web.archive.org/web/20210507050637/http://pilerats.com/music/bands/introducing-telenova-tranquilize/ . 7 May 2021 . live.
  20. Web site: One to Watch: Telenova . . 3 September 2022 . 17 June 2023 . Kalia, Ammar .
  21. Web site: Telenova Announce Forthcoming EP, Stained Glass Love. Music Feeds. 16 June 2022. 21 June 2022.
  22. Web site: Telenova share new single "Why Do I Keep You?". NME. 22 April 2022. 25 April 2022.
  23. Web site: Listen to Telenova's new single "Scarlet". NME. 29 July 2022. 29 July 2022.
  24. Web site: New Music Discoveries 9th February: Olympia, girl in red, Telenova and more. The AU Review. 9 February 2024. 9 February 2024.
  25. Web site: Touch Sensitive - U Want More (feat. Telenova). YouTube. 22 March 2024. 24 March 2024.
  26. Web site: Telenova Drop New Single "Power". Pure Mzine. 17 April 2024. 19 April 2024.
  27. Web site: “Discothèque Inside My Head”—the new single and video out today. EMI Music. 5 July 2024. 6 July 2024.
  28. Web site: January. Anghami. 2 August 2024. 6 August 2024.
  29. Web site: Hung Up (Triple J Like a Version) – Single by Telenova on Apple Music . . 20 August 2021 . 22 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220122013710/https://music.apple.com/au/album/hung-up-triple-j-like-a-version-single/1581380132/ . 22 January 2022 . live.
  30. Web site: Telenova - Why Do I Keep You? (Official Video). YouTube. 21 April 2022. 11 November 2022.
  31. Web site: Telenova - Stained Glass Love (Official Video). YouTube. 5 September 2022. 11 November 2022.
  32. Web site: Telenova - Teardrop (Official Video). YouTube. 6 February 2024. 24 April 2024.
  33. Web site: Telenova - Power (Official Video). YouTube. 17 April 2024. 24 April 2024.
  34. Web site: We love Telenova's debut to our Bones . auspOp . 19 March 2021 . 22 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210318210141/https://www.auspop.com.au/2021/03/we-love-telenova-debut-to-our-bones/ . 18 March 2021 . live.
  35. Web site: Genesis Owusu wins big at the 2022 AIR Awards . . 5 August 2022 . 6 August 2022 . Jenke, Tyler.
  36. Web site: Nominees announced for AIR Independent Music Awards 2022 . . 1 June 2022 . 1 June 2022 .
  37. Web site: Nominees announced for the Australian Independent Music Awards 2023 . . 31 May 2023 . 31 May 2023 .
  38. Web site: King Stingray and Genesis Owusu Win Big at 2023 AIR Awards . Music Feeds. 4 August 2023. 5 August 2023.
  39. Web site: 17 Australian Cinematographers Society Awards for AFTRS students and alumni . . 16 November 2020 . 22 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210228074506/https://www.aftrs.edu.au/news/2020/17-australian-cinematographers-society-awards-for-aftrs-students-and-alumni/ . 28 February 2021 . live.
  40. Web site: Music Victoria Awards 2022 nominees for industry-voted categories announced . . 27 October 2022 . 29 October 2022.
  41. Web site: 2022 Music Victoria Awards reveal public voting categories nominees . . 10 November 2022 . 11 November 2022 .
  42. Web site: Nominees, Hall of Fame Inductees Announced for 2023 Music Victoria Awards. Music Feeds. 14 September 2023. 14 September 2023.

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