“It’s rare for a band to arrive with such a polished and defined aesthetic this early” – NME, ★★★★
“Telenova have made an impact pretty quickly.” – Richard Kingsmill, triple j
“This is stupidly good. A sophisticated and utterly mesmerizing second release from one of 2021’s best new acts” – Bridget Hustwaite, triple j(Tranquilize)
“‘Cinematic indie pop at its finest. It sounds at once nostalgic while thoroughly modern, and is sure to get stuck in your head from the very first listen.” – Purple Sneakers
“A majestic debut from a band in its infancy… Telenova’s universe is so well realised you’ll be leaving footsteps in the band’s saturated deserts the moment you step through their portal” – NME, ★★★★
“This song really did take me by surprise when I heard it for the first time on Friday and I thought YES, kicking off next week’s BREAKING with this….” – Matt Wilkinson, Apple Music 1 (Tranquilize)
“Armstrong’s voice soars confidently above lush, grooving production, making for a truly captivating first offering.” – NME
“…the trio bring together a lifetime of musical experience condensed into genre-combining brilliance, where their overlapping worlds come together to create striking moments of hazy alt-electronic-R&B-esque versatility.” – Pilerats
Following a breakout 2021, Melbourne three-piece Telenova step confidently into 2022 with the Blue Valentine Tour, bringing their enigmatic live show across the country in their largest venues yet. The tour caps off a milestone debut for the band, with the release of their acclaimed EP Tranquilizeand its ubiquitous single ‘Bones‘, which landed in triple j’s Hottest 100 this past weekend.
Tranquilize captivated audiences with its sweeping, cinematic aesthetic, garnering strong support from media, streaming platforms and radio across the globe. Their rendition of Madonna’s ‘Hung Up‘ for triple j’s Like A Version quickly became a fan favourite and Telenova found support for singles ‘Bones‘ & ‘Tranquilize‘ from BBC6, KCRW, Vogue Paris and NME,to name a few. The band then quickly sold out their November national tour, including six shows in their Melbourne hometown.
Ending the year with the release of the ‘Bones‘ music video, a nostalgia-soaked vignette shot between Melbourne and LA, Telenova went on to cement themselves as future festival favourites with acclaimed appearances at Wildlands, Beyond The City and Loch Hart Festivals. Their success is further bolstered by an appearance in triple j’s Hottest 100, with ‘Bones’ placing #91 in their countdown debut.
The Blue Valentine Tour kicks off March 4th at Wooly Mammoth in Brisbane, followed by Melbourne’s The Corner, Sydney’s Oxford Arts Factory, and Adelaide’s Jive.
Telenova – Blue Valentine Tour Dates
Friday 4 March – Wooly Mammoth, Brisbane
Saturday 12 March – The Corner, Melbourne
Thursday 31 March – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
Friday 1 April – Jive, Adelaide
Saturday 29 January – Sweet Summer Sounds, The Rocks, Sydney
Saturday 19 February – For The Love, Gold Coast
Saturday 26 February – For The Love, Wollongong
Saturday 5 March – For The Love, Melbourne
Sunday 6 March – For The Love, Perth
Saturday 26 March – By The Pier, Queenscliff VIC
Telenova – Tranquilize EP is out now via
Pointer Recordings / Remote Control Records.
