telenova
{{Short description|Australian pop music trio}}
{{For|the type of television drama serial|Telenovela}}
{{Use Australian English|date=January 2022}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2022}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Telenova
| image = Telenova (52070243504).jpg
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| caption = in the UK in 2022
| origin = Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
| genre = {{hlist|Alternative pop|art pop|blues|electronica|electronic pop|indie folk|indie|pop|R&B|trip hop}}
| years_active = 2020–present
| label = Pointer Recordings, EMI
| website = {{URL|www.telenovamusic.com.au}}
| 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.
Career
=2020–2023: 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.{{cite web
|url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/home-and-hosed/home-and-hosed/13240932/ |title=Home and Hosed: Telenova premiere |publisher=Triple J |date=17 March 2021 |access-date=22 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122012322/https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/home-and-hosed/home-and-hosed/13240932 |archive-date=22 January 2022 |url-status=live}} "Bones" was released the following day,{{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/telenova-share-haunting-debut-single-bones-2902696/ |title=Telenova share haunting debut single "Bones" |work=NME Australia |date=18 March 2021 |access-date=22 January 2022 |author=Martin, Josh |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210318002515/https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/telenova-share-haunting-debut-single-bones-2902696/ |archive-date=18 March 2021 |url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web |url=https://themusicnetwork.com/telenova-signs-pointer-recordings/ |title=Pointer Recordings signs Telenova for release of debut single "Bones" |work=The Music Network |date=18 March 2021 |access-date=22 January 2022 |author=Martin, Josh |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210318023035/https://themusicnetwork.com/telenova-signs-pointer-recordings/ |archive-date=18 March 2021 |url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web
|url=https://www.theaureview.com/music/photo-gallery-telenova-glenn-hopper-maia-marsh-the-lansdowne-sydney-24-03-21/ |title=Photo Gallery: Telenova + Glenn Hopper + Maia Marsh – The Lansdowne, Sydney (24.03.21) |work=The AU Review |date=25 March 2021 |access-date=22 January 2022 |author=Baker, Bruce |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210325042256/https://www.theaureview.com/music/photo-gallery-telenova-glenn-hopper-maia-marsh-the-lansdowne-sydney-24-03-21/ |archive-date=25 March 2021 |url-status=live}} On 12 April, they were announced as that week's Triple J Unearthed Feature Artist.{{cite web |url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/program-unearthed/telenova-unearthed-feature-artist-bones-miami-horror-2021/13296570/ |title=Meet Telenova, the new musical project from members of Slum Sociable and Miami Horror |publisher=Triple J |date=12 April 2021 |access-date=22 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412091754/https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/program-unearthed/telenova-unearthed-feature-artist-bones-miami-horror-2021/13296570/ |archive-date=12 April 2021 |url-status=live}} On 20 April, Telenova were announced as one of 20 recipients of the Music VR Backers Fund, from which {{AUD|2,500|link=yes}} goes towards the artists using live virtual reality technologies during live performances.{{cite web |url=https://themusicnetwork.com/music-vr-backers-fund-winners/ |title=First 20 winners of Music VR Backers Fund revealed |work=The Music Network |date=20 April 2021 |access-date=22 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210420003107/https://themusicnetwork.com/music-vr-backers-fund-winners/ |archive-date=20 April 2021 |url-status=live}} On 7 May, they released the single "Tranquilize", the second single from their debut extended play.{{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/telenova-release-new-single-tranquilize-alongside-accompanying-music-video-2935311/ |title=Telenova release new single "Tranquilize" alongside accompanying music video |work=NME Australia |date=7 May 2021 |access-date=22 January 2022 |author=Brereton, Greta |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507011648/https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/telenova-release-new-single-tranquilize-alongside-accompanying-music-video-2935311/ |archive-date=7 May 2021 |url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web |url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/home-and-hosed/home-and-hosed/13342318/ |title=Home and Hosed: Ngaiire premiere |publisher=Triple J |date=18 May 2021 |access-date=22 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122013449/https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/home-and-hosed/home-and-hosed/13342318/ |archive-date=22 January 2022 |url-status=live}} On 3 June, they announced their debut extended play, Tranquilize.{{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/telenova-announce-debut-ep-tranquillize-and-tour-dates-2954723/ |title=Telenova announce debut EP, Tranquillize {{sic|nolink=y}}, and tour dates |work=NME Australia |date=3 June 2021 |access-date=22 January 2022 |author=Triscari, Caleb |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603055152/https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/telenova-announce-debut-ep-tranquillize-and-tour-dates-2954723/ |archive-date=3 June 2021 |url-status=live}} Tranquilize was released on 2 July.{{cite web
|url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/features/music-interviews/telenova-melbourne-trio-tranquilize-ep-2021-2979430/ |title=Telenova: Melbourne trio build cinematic worlds with enigmatic electronic pop |work=NME Australia |date=28 June 2021 |access-date=22 January 2022 |author=Triscari, Caleb |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210628014815/https://www.nme.com/en_au/features/music-interviews/telenova-melbourne-trio-tranquilize-ep-2021-2979430 |archive-date=28 June 2021 |url-status=live}} On 5 July, they released the single "Blue Valentine".{{cite web |url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/kingsmill/2021-telenova/13431844/ |title=Telenova: a one-off meeting turns into a full-time band |publisher=Triple J |date=5 July 2021 |access-date=22 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122013503/https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/kingsmill/2021-telenova/13431844/ |archive-date=22 January 2022 |url-status=live}} On 30 July, they were announced as part of the 2021 Queensland Music Festival line-up.{{cite web
|url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/electric-fields-julia-stone-archie-road-lead-lineup-for-2021-queenscliff-music-festival-3006635/ |title=Electric Fields, Julia Stone, Archie Road {{sic|nolink=y}} lead lineup for 2021 Queenscliff Music Festival |work=NME Australia |date=30 July 2021 |access-date=22 January 2022 |author=Brereton, Greta |archive-url=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/ |archive-date=30 July 2021 |url-status=live}} In March 2023, the group released the single "Lost in the Rush" and announced a regional Australian tour throughout April, May and June 2023.{{cite web |url=https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/telenova-regional-australian-tour-2023/ |title=Telenova announce regional tour and share new single |work=Music Feeds |date=7 March 2023 |access-date=7 March 2023}}
=2024–present: ''Time Is a Flower''=
Telenova's debut studio album Time Is a Flower was released on 16 August 2024.
Musical style and influences
Telenova's musical style has been described variously as alternative pop,{{cite web
|url=https://rtrfm.com.au/story/telenova-release-fan-favourite-single-lost-in-the-rush-and-embark-on-a-regional-tour/ |title=Telenova release fan favourite "Lost in the Rush" and embark on a regional tour |publisher=RTRFM |date=12 May 2023 |access-date=17 June 2023 |author=Funk, Kim |archive-url= |archive-date= }} art pop,{{cite web
|url=http://www.womeninpop.com/news-home/interview-telenova-release-new-ep-stained-glass-love/ |title=Interview: Telenova release new EP Stained Glass Love |work=Women InPop |date=19 August 2022 |access-date=17 June 2023 |archive-url= |archive-date= }} blues,{{cite web
|url=https://beat.com.au/what-on-in-melbourne-tonight-best-events-on-sunday-december-12/ |title=What on in Melbourne tonight: Our event picks on Sunday December 12 |work=Beat Magazine |date=12 December 2021 |access-date=17 June 2023 |author=Lamb, Benjamin |archive-url= |archive-date= }} electronica, electronic pop,{{cite web
|url=https://beat.com.au/eight-naarm-artists-you-have-to-know-in-2023/ |title=Eight Naarm artists you have to know in 2023 |work=Beat Magazine |date=23 January 2023 |access-date=17 June 2023 |author=Harrison, Louis |archive-url= |archive-date= }} indie folk, indie, pop,{{cite web
|url=https://tonedeaf.thebrag.com/get-to-know-telenova-melbournes-elegant-and-cinematic-pop-trio/ |title=Get to Know: Telenova, Melbourne's elegant and cinematic pop trio |work=Tone Deaf |date=18 July 2021 |access-date=22 January 2022 |author=Lochrie, Conor |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210714093353/https://tonedeaf.thebrag.com/get-to-know-telenova-melbournes-elegant-and-cinematic-pop-trio/ |archive-date=14 July 2021 |url-status=live}} R&B,{{cite web
|url=http://pilerats.com/music/bands/introducing-telenova-tranquilize/ |title=Meet Melbourne super-group Telenova, and their enchanting new single, "Tranquilize" |work=Pilerats |date=7 May 2021 |access-date=22 January 2022 |author=Davies, Hayden |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507050637/http://pilerats.com/music/bands/introducing-telenova-tranquilize/ |archive-date=7 May 2021 |url-status=live}} and trip hop.{{cite web
|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/sep/03/one-to-watch-telenova-stained-glass-love/ |title=One to Watch: Telenova |work=The Guardian |date=3 September 2022 |access-date=17 June 2023 |author=Kalia, Ammar |archive-url= |archive-date= }}
Band members
Discography
=Studio albums=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+List of albums, with year released and album name shown ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album details ! scope="col"| Peak chart positions |
| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%"| AUS {{cite web|url=https://www.aria.com.au/charts/albums-chart/2024-08-26|title=ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart|publisher=Australian Recording Industry Association|date=26 August 2024|access-date=23 August 2024}} |
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| scope="row"| Time Is a Flower
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| 23 |
=Extended plays=
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|+List of EPs, with year released and album name shown ! scope="col"| Title ! scope="col"| EP details |
| scope="row"| Tranquilize
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| scope="row"| Stained Glass Love
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=Singles=
==Promotional singles==
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|+List of promotional singles, with year released and album name shown ! scope="col" rowspan="1"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="1"| Year ! scope="col" rowspan="1"| Album |
| scope="row"| "Hung Up" {{small|(Triple J Like a Version)}}{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/hung-up-triple-j-like-a-version-single/1581380132/ |title=Hung Up (Triple J Like a Version) – Single by Telenova on Apple Music |publisher=Apple Music |date=20 August 2021 |access-date=22 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122013710/https://music.apple.com/au/album/hung-up-triple-j-like-a-version-single/1581380132/ |archive-date=22 January 2022 |url-status=live}} | 2021 | {{N/a|Non-album single}} |
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Videography
=Music videos=
Concert tours
- Bones Single Tour (2021){{cite web |url=https://www.auspop.com.au/2021/03/we-love-telenova-debut-to-our-bones/ |title=We love Telenova's debut to our Bones |work=auspOp |date=19 March 2021 |access-date=22 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210318210141/https://www.auspop.com.au/2021/03/we-love-telenova-debut-to-our-bones/ |archive-date=18 March 2021 |url-status=live}}
- Lost in the Rush Regional Tour (2023)
- Europe/UK tour (2023) mostly touring with Ruel (singer) with dates in Brussels, Hamburg, Oslo, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Berlin, Vienna, Munich, Manchester, Dublin, Paris, London, Bristol, Athens and Thessaloniki. The set was mostly in this order (Paris' set): Temples, Scarlet, Tranquilize, Blue Valentine, Why do I keep you?, Power, Comedian, Silver Lining, Hung Up, Lost in the Rush, Bones.
- Time is a Flower (2024)
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.
{{Awards table}}
! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
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| rowspan="2"| 2022
| Telenova
| Breakthrough Independent Artist of the Year
| {{Won}}
| {{cite web |url=https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/genesis-owusu-wins-big-at-the-2022-air-awards/ |title=Genesis Owusu wins big at the 2022 AIR Awards |work=Music Feeds |date=5 August 2022 |access-date=6 August 2022 |author=Jenke, Tyler}}
|-
| "Tranquilize" (Remix EP)
| Best Independent Dance or Electronica Album or EP
| {{Nominated}}
| {{cite web |url=https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/nominees-announced-for-air-independent-music-awards-2022/ |title=Nominees announced for AIR Independent Music Awards 2022 |work=Music Feeds |date=1 June 2022 |access-date=1 June 2022 |author=}}
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2023
| rowspan="2"| Stained Glass Love
| Best Independent Country Album or EP
| {{nom}}
| rowspan="2"| {{cite web |url=https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/nominees-announced-for-the-australian-independent-music-awards-2023/ |title=Nominees announced for the Australian Independent Music Awards 2023 |work=Music Feeds |date=31 May 2023 |access-date=31 May 2023 |author=}}{{cite web|url=https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/air-awards-2023-winners/|title=King Stingray and Genesis Owusu Win Big at 2023 AIR Awards |website=Music Feeds|date= 4 August 2023|access-date=5 August 2023}}
|-
| Best Independent Pop Album or EP
| {{nom}}
|}
=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".{{cite web |url=https://www.aftrs.edu.au/news/2020/17-australian-cinematographers-society-awards-for-aftrs-students-and-alumni/ |title=17 Australian Cinematographers Society Awards for AFTRS students and alumni |publisher=AFTRS |date=16 November 2020 |access-date=22 January 2022 |author= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210228074506/https://www.aftrs.edu.au/news/2020/17-australian-cinematographers-society-awards-for-aftrs-students-and-alumni/ |archive-date=28 February 2021 |url-status=live}}
=Music Victoria Awards=
The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006.
{{Awards table}}
! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2022
| rowspan="3"| Telenova
| Best Pop Work
| {{Nominated}}
| {{cite web |url=https://www.musicvictoria.com.au/music-victoria-awards-2022-nominees-for-industry-voted-categories-announced/ |title=Music Victoria Awards 2022 nominees for industry-voted categories announced |publisher=Music Victoria Awards |date=27 October 2022 |access-date=29 October 2022}}
|-
| Best Group
| {{Nominated}}
| {{cite web |url=https://themusicnetwork.com/2022-music-victoria-awards-reveal-public-voting-categories-nominees/ |title=2022 Music Victoria Awards reveal public voting categories nominees |work=The Music Network |date=10 November 2022 |access-date=11 November 2022 |author=}}
|-
| 2023
| Best Pop Work
| {{Nominated}}
|{{cite web|url= https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/music-victoria-awards-nominees-2023/ | title=Nominees, Hall of Fame Inductees Announced for 2023 Music Victoria Awards|website=Music Feeds|date=14 September 2023|access-date=14 September 2023}}
|-
|}
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{Official website|https://telenovamusic.com.au}}
- {{Discogs artist|10708678}}
{{Authority control}}
Category:2020 establishments in Australia
Category:Australian contemporary R&B musical groups
Category:Australian electronic music groups
Category:Australian pop music groups
Category:Musical groups established in 2020
Category:Musical groups from Melbourne