“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, ★★★★
“[Telenova] have made an impact pretty quickly.” – Richard Kingsmill, triple j
“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)
“This is stupidly good. A sophisticated and utterly mesmerizing second release from one of 2021’s best new acts. Boom.” – Bridget Hustwaite, triple j (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
“‘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
Following the release of their acclaimed debut EP Tranquilize in and their standout performance for triple j’s Like A Version, Melbourne three-piece Telenova share their Tranquilize Remixes EP out now via Pointer Recordings / Remote Control Records. The EP features remix contributions from Meija, UNO Stereo, Joe Smallwood & Tim Zen.
The band are also thrilled to announce appearances at Wildlands Festival (Brisbane) and Beyond The City (Melbourne) in December as well as Loch Hart Music Festival in January 2022.
Supports for the Tranquilize EP tour in November & December have also been announced with Jade Alice, LiyahKnight, Bermuda Bay, Airpalace and Syrup joining Telenova at select shows in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane. Full details and final tour tickets are available below.
Featuring the singles ‘Bones’, ‘Tranquilize‘ & ‘Blue Valentine’, Telenova‘s debut EP Tranquilize, was released to wide acclaim, captivating audiences across the globe including radio play on KCRW, BBC Radio 1’s Future Artists, being handpicked by Matt Wilkinson for Breaking on his Apple Music 1 show and featuring in Vogue Paris monthly playlists, not to mention major support from triple j and national community radio.
All Telenova singles have seen incredible support from Spotify (including New Music Friday AUNZ, Front Left, Indie Pop, Borderless, Indie Arrivals, Broad Chords [cover], Fresh Finds AUNZ, Radar AUNZ, Just Chill, Local List, Office Stereo and appearing in Viral 50 – Australia), Apple Music (Heaps Indie, Alt Pop, New In Indie, New Music Daily, Indie Anthems, indie & chill), Amazon (Australia Now, Breakthrough Australia), and Soundcloud (Fresh Pressed Australia, Emerging Indie, Soundcloud Radio).
Saturday 20 November – The Night Cat (Early), Melbourne *SOLD OUT
Saturday 20 November – The Night Cat (Late), Melbourne *SOLD OUT
Sunday 21 November – The Night Cat (Early), Melbourne+ SOLD OUT
Sunday 21 November – The Night Cat (Late), Melbourne +SOLD OUT
Friday 3 December – Lansdowne Hotel (Early), Sydney = SELLING FAST
Friday 3 December – Lansdowne Hotel (Late), Sydney = SOLD OUT
Saturday 11 December – The Lab, Adelaide ^ SELLING FAST
Sunday 12 December – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne # (Early) TICKETS ADDED
Sunday 12 December – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne # (Late) TICKETS ADDED
Saturday 18 December – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane (Early)%SOLD OUT
Saturday 18 December – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane (Late)% SOLD OUT
Monday 27 December – Wildlands, Brisbane QLD
Thursday 30 December – Beyond The City, Melbourne VIC
Friday 14 January 2022 – Loch Hart Music Festival, Great Ocean Road VIC
* with super special guest
+ with Jade Alice
= with Liyah Knight
^ with Bermuda Bay
# with Airpalace
% with Syrup