Telenova

Australian pop music trio

For the type of television drama serial, see Telenovela.

Telenova

in the UK in 2022

Background information
Origin| Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Genres|

* Alternative pop
* art pop
* blues
* electronica
* electronic pop
* indie folk
* indie
* pop
* R&B
* trip hop

Years active| 2020–present
Labels| Pointer Recordings, EMI
Members|

* Angeline Armstrong
* Edward Quinn
* Joshua Moriarty

Website| www.telenovamusic.com.au

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

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### 2020–2023: Formation, "Bones" and Tranquilize

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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).[1]

On 17 March 2021, Telenova's debut single "Bones", was premiered by Declan Byrne on Triple J's Australian music program Home & Hosed.[2] "Bones" was released the following day,[3] 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.[1] 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] In March 2023, the group released the single "Lost in the Rush" and announced a regional Australian tour throughout April, May and June 2023.[14]

### 2024–present: Time Is a Flower

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Telenova's debut studio album Time Is a Flower was released on 16 August 2024.

## Musical style and influences

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Telenova's musical style has been described variously as alternative pop,[15] art pop,[16] blues,[17] electronica,[11] electronic pop,[18] indie folk,[17] indie,[15] pop,[19] R&B,[20] and trip hop.[21]

## Band members

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Current members[3]

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

## Discography

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### Studio albums

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List of albums, with year released and album name shown  Title  | Album details  | Peak chart positions

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AUS
[22]
Time Is a Flower |

* Released: 16 August 2024
* Label: EMI Music Australia (6513624)
* Formats: LP, digital download, streaming

| 23

### Extended plays

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List of EPs, with year released and album name shown  Title  | EP details

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Tranquilize |

* Released: 2 July 2021[11]
* Label: Pointer (PR005LP)
* Formats: LP, digital download, streaming

Stained Glass Love |

* Released: 19 August 2022[23]
* Label: Pointer (PR012LP)
* Formats: LP, digital download, streaming

### Singles

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List of singles, with year released and album name shown  Title  | Year  | Album

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"Bones"[3] | 2021  | Tranquilize
"Tranquilize"[8]
"Blue Valentine"[12]
"Why Do I Keep You?"[24] | 2022  | Stained Glass Love
"Haunted"[23]
"Scarlet"[25]
"Lost in the Rush"[14] | 2023  | TBA
"Teardrop"[26] | 2024  | Time Is a Flower
"U Want More" (with Touch Sensitive)[27] | TBA
"Power"[28] | Time Is a Flower
"Discothèque Inside My Head"[29]
"January"[30]
"Temples"[31] | Time Is a Flower (Deluxe)

#### Promotional singles

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List of promotional singles, with year released and album name shown  Title  | Year  | Album

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"Hung Up"
(Triple J Like a Version)[32] | 2021  | Non-album single

## Videography

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### Music videos

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List of music videos, with title, year released and reference shown  Title  | Year  | Ref.

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"Bones"  | 2021  | [3]
"Tranquilize"  | [8]
"Why Do I Keep You?"  | 2022  | [33]
"Stained Glass Love"  | [34]
"Teardrop"  | 2024  | [35]
"Power"  | [36]
"Discothèque Inside My Head"  |

## Concert tours

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* Bones Single Tour (2021)[5]
* Lost in the Rush Regional Tour (2023)[14]
* 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

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### AIR Awards

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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.

Year  | Nominee / work  | Award  | Result  | Ref.

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2022 | Telenova  | Breakthrough Independent Artist of the Year  | Won  | [37]
"Tranquilize" (Remix EP)  | Best Independent Dance or Electronica Album or EP  | Nominated  | [38]
2023 | Stained Glass Love | Best Independent Country Album or EP  | Nominated  | [39][40]
Best Independent Pop Album or EP  | Nominated

### Australian Cinematographers Society Awards

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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".[41]

### Music Victoria Awards

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The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006.

Year  | Nominee / work  | Award  | Result  | Ref.

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2022 | Telenova  | Best Pop Work  | Nominated  | [42]
Best Group  | Nominated  | [43]
2023 | Best Pop Work  | Nominated  | [44]

## References

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1. ^ a b 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.
2. ^ "Home and Hosed: Telenova premiere". Triple J. 17 March 2021. Archived from the original on 22 January 2022. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
3. ^ a b c d 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.
4. ^ a b "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. ^ a b "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. ^ a b c 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. ^ a b c 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. ^ a b "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. ^ a b c "Telenova announce regional tour and share new single". Music Feeds. 7 March 2023. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
15. ^ a b Funk, Kim (12 May 2023). "Telenova release fan favourite "Lost in the Rush" and embark on a regional tour". RTRFM. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
16. ^ "Interview: Telenova release new EP Stained Glass Love". Women InPop. 19 August 2022. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
17. ^ a b Lamb, Benjamin (12 December 2021). "What on in Melbourne tonight: Our event picks on Sunday December 12". Beat Magazine. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
18. ^ Harrison, Louis (23 January 2023). "Eight Naarm artists you have to know in 2023". Beat Magazine. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
19. ^ 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.
20. ^ 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.
21. ^ Kalia, Ammar (3 September 2022). "One to Watch: Telenova". The Guardian. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
22. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 26 August 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
23. ^ a b "Telenova Announce Forthcoming EP, Stained Glass Love". Music Feeds. 16 June 2022. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
24. ^ "Telenova share new single "Why Do I Keep You?"". NME. 22 April 2022. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
25. ^ "Listen to Telenova's new single "Scarlet"". NME. 29 July 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
26. ^ "New Music Discoveries 9th February: Olympia, girl in red, Telenova and more". The AU Review. 9 February 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
27. ^ "Touch Sensitive - U Want More (feat. Telenova)". YouTube. 22 March 2024. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
28. ^ "Telenova Drop New Single "Power"". Pure Mzine. 17 April 2024. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
29. ^ ""Discothèque Inside My Head"—the new single and video out today". EMI Music. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
30. ^ "January". Anghami. 2 August 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
31. ^ "Temples". AM Rap. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
32. ^ "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.
33. ^ "Telenova - Why Do I Keep You? (Official Video)". YouTube. 21 April 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
34. ^ "Telenova - Stained Glass Love (Official Video)". YouTube. 5 September 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
35. ^ "Telenova - Teardrop (Official Video)". YouTube. 6 February 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
36. ^ "Telenova - Power (Official Video)". YouTube. 17 April 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
37. ^ Jenke, Tyler (5 August 2022). "Genesis Owusu wins big at the 2022 AIR Awards". Music Feeds. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
38. ^ "Nominees announced for AIR Independent Music Awards 2022". Music Feeds. 1 June 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
39. ^ "Nominees announced for the Australian Independent Music Awards 2023". Music Feeds. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
40. ^ "King Stingray and Genesis Owusu Win Big at 2023 AIR Awards". Music Feeds. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
41. ^ "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.
42. ^ "Music Victoria Awards 2022 nominees for industry-voted categories announced". Music Victoria Awards. 27 October 2022. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
43. ^ "2022 Music Victoria Awards reveal public voting categories nominees". The Music Network. 10 November 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
44. ^ "Nominees, Hall of Fame Inductees Announced for 2023 Music Victoria Awards". Music Feeds. 14 September 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.

## External links

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* Official website
* Telenova discography at Discogs

Authority control databases: Artists |

* MusicBrainz

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*[TBA]: To be announced
*[Ref.]: Reference