Telenova

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

For the type of television drama serial, see Telenovela.

Telenova
OriginMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
Genres
Years active2020–present
LabelsPointer Recordings
Associated actsChris Walla
Websitewww.telenovamusic.com
Members
  • Angeline Armstrong
  • Edward Quinn
  • Joshua Moriarty

Telenova released their debut single "Bones" on 18 March 2021. Their debut extended play, Tranquilize, was released on 2 July 2021.

Band members

Current members[1]

  • Angeline Armstrong – vocals (2020–present)
  • Edward Quinn – multi-instrumentalist, producer (2020–present)
  • Joshua Moriarty – multi-instrumentalist, producer (2020–present)

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).[2]

On 17 March 2021, Telenova's debut single "Bones", was premiered by Declan Byrne on Triple J's Australian music program Home & Hosed.[3] "Bones" was released the following day,[1] as the lead single from their debut extended play.[4] Alongside the release, they announced they had signed with Pointer Recordings, a subsidiary of Remote Control Records.[2] 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.[5][6] On 12 April, they were announced as that week's Triple J Unearthed Feature Artist.[4] On 20 April, Telenova were announced as one of 20 recipients of the Music VR Backers Fund, from which A$2,500 goes towards the artists using live virtual reality technologies during live performances.[7] On 7 May, they released the single "Tranquilize", the second single from their debut extended play.[8] 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.[9] On 3 June, they announced their debut extended play, Tranquilize.[10] Tranquilize was released on 2 July.[11] On 5 July, they released the single "Blue Valentine".[12] On 30 July, they were announced as part of the 2021 Queensland Music Festival line-up.[13]

Musical style and influences

Telenova's musical style has been described as electronic pop,[11] pop,[14] and R&B.[15]

Discography

Extended plays
List of EPs, with year released and album name shown
Title EP details
Tranquilize

Singles
List of singles, with year released and album name shown
Title Year Album
"Bones"[1] 2021 Tranquilize
"Tranquilize"[8]
"Blue Valentine"[12]
"Why Do I Keep You?"[16] 2022 non album single

Promotional singles
List of promotional singles, with year released and album name shown
Title Year Album
"Hung Up"
(Triple J Like a Version)[17]		 2021 Non-album single

Videography

Music videos
List of music videos, with title, year released and reference shown
Title Year Ref.
"Bones" 2021 [1]
"Tranquilize" [8]

Concert tours
  • Bones Single Tour (2021)[5]

Awards and nominations

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".[18]

References
  1. Martin, Josh (18 March 2021). "Telenova share haunting debut single "Bones"". NME Australia. Archived from the original on 18 March 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  2. Martin, Josh (18 March 2021). "Pointer Recordings signs Telenova for release of debut single "Bones"". The Music Network. Archived from the original on 18 March 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  3. "Home and Hosed: Telenova premiere". Triple J. 17 March 2021. Archived from the original on 22 January 2022. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  4. "Meet Telenova, the new musical project from members of Slum Sociable and Miami Horror". Triple J. 12 April 2021. Archived from the original on 12 April 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  5. "We love Telenova's debut to our Bones". auspOp. 19 March 2021. Archived from the original on 18 March 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  6. Baker, Bruce (25 March 2021). "Photo Gallery: Telenova + Glenn Hopper + Maia Marsh – The Lansdowne, Sydney (24.03.21)". The AU Review. Archived from the original on 25 March 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  7. "First 20 winners of Music VR Backers Fund revealed". The Music Network. 20 April 2021. Archived from the original on 20 April 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  8. Brereton, Greta (7 May 2021). "Telenova release new single "Tranquilize" alongside accompanying music video". NME Australia. Archived from the original on 7 May 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  9. "Home and Hosed: Ngaiire premiere". Triple J. 18 May 2021. Archived from the original on 22 January 2022. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  10. Triscari, Caleb (3 June 2021). "Telenova announce debut EP, Tranquillize [sic], and tour dates". NME Australia. Archived from the original on 3 June 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  11. Triscari, Caleb (28 June 2021). "Telenova: Melbourne trio build cinematic worlds with enigmatic electronic pop". NME Australia. Archived from the original on 28 June 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  12. "Telenova: a one-off meeting turns into a full-time band". Triple J. 5 July 2021. Archived from the original on 22 January 2022. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  13. Brereton, Greta (30 July 2021). "Electric Fields, Julia Stone, Archie Road [sic] lead lineup for 2021 Queenscliff Music Festival". NME Australia. Archived from the original on 30 July 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  14. Lochrie, Conor (18 July 2021). "Get to Know: Telenova, Melbourne's elegant and cinematic pop trio". Tone Deaf. Archived from the original on 14 July 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  15. Davies, Hayden (7 May 2021). "Meet Melbourne super-group Telenova, and their enchanting new single, "Tranquilize"". Pilerats. Archived from the original on 7 May 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  16. "Telenova share new single "Why Do I Keep You?"". NME. 22 April 2022. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
  17. "Hung Up (Triple J Like a Version) – Single by Telenova on Apple Music". Apple Music. 20 August 2021. Archived from the original on 22 January 2022. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  18. "17 Australian Cinematographers Society Awards for AFTRS students and alumni". AFTRS. 16 November 2020. Archived from the original on 28 February 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
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