Telenova are an Australian

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- indie trio formed in

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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

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, ''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

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, formerly of

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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

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's Australian music program ''Home & Hosed''. "Bones" was released the following day, as the

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from their debut

. Alongside the release, they announced they had signed with Pointer Recordings, a subsidiary of Remote Control Records. On 19 March, they announced a tour in support of the single, performing two sold out shows at the Colour Club, their debut

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show on 24 March at the Lansdowne Hotel, and at the Northcote Social Club on April 8. On 12 April, they were announced as that week's Triple J Unearthed Feature Artist. 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

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technologies during live performances. On 7 May, they released the single "Tranquilize", the second single from their debut extended play. 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. On 3 June, they announced their debut

, ''Tranquilize''. ''Tranquilize'' was released on 2 July. On 5 July, they released the single "Blue Valentine". On 30 July, they were announced as part of the 2021

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line-up. In March 2023, the group released the single "Lost in the Rush" and announced a regional Australian tour throughout April, May and June 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

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, indie,

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Band members

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

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

Promotional singles

Videography

Music videos

Concert tours

* Bones Single Tour (2021) * Lost in the Rush Regional Tour (2023) * Europe/UK tour (2023) mostly touring with

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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

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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".

Music Victoria Awards

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References

External links

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