Teleman

Not to be confused with Telemann.

Teleman
OriginLondon, England, United Kingdom
GenresAlternative rock, Indie pop
Years active2011–present
LabelsMoshi Moshi
MembersThomas Sanders
Peter Cattermoul
Hiro Ama
Past membersJonny Sanders[1]
Websitewww.telemanmusic.com

Teleman are an English indie pop band formed in London in 2011. The group consists of Thomas Sanders (vocals, guitar), Pete Cattermoul (bass) and Hiro Ama (drums).

History

Pete Cattermoul and brothers Jonny and Thomas Sanders were previously members of indie band Pete and the Pirates.[2] Following the disbanding of that group in 2011, the three started writing and recording new music under the name Teleman, adding drummer Hiro Ama. The band's name was inspired by an album in a charity shop by composer Georg Philipp Telemann.[3][4]

Teleman's debut single Cristina was released in early 2013, with the debut album Breakfast coming in mid-2014, produced by Bernard Butler.[4] Further singles from the album included "23 Floors Up", "Skeleton Dance" and "Mainline". "Lady Low" from the record featured Stephen Black on saxophone. The band toured supporting Suede, Metronomy, Maxïmo Park, Kaiser Chiefs and Franz Ferdinand, and appeared in festivals including Glastonbury, Green Man, End of the Road and Les Inrocks.[3][5]

In 2014 and 2015 Teleman toured Europe and the US, while preparing to record their second album. They released the stand-alone single "Strange Combinations" in March 2015. [6]

In 2016, they opened for Belle and Sebastian on tour.[citation needed]

Teleman's second album, Brilliant Sanity, was released in April 2016. Two singles were released from it previously: "Fall in Time" and "Düsseldorf".[7][8]

The band have been championed by radio presenter Marc Riley, who booked them for a session on his BBC 6 Music show in January 2013.[9] Two further sessions were recorded in 2014. They also appeared on his BBC Online music show "All Shook Up" in 2015 [10] and played four songs live in session on Riley's show on 6 April 2016.[11] The group played two tracks live on Lauren Laverne's BBC 6 Music show 6 Music Live Room on 6 September 2018 promoting the release of their new album.[12]

On 15 September 2020, the band announced that keyboard player Jonny had departed the band.[1]

Thomas Sanders has recorded music under his solo name, Tap Tap. As of 2020, he began using the name Tom Sanders when releasing solo music, with "Baby All You've Got" being his first single.[13] Sanders's debut solo LP, "Only Magic", was released on 4 December 2020 through Moshi Moshi Records.[14]

Hiro Ama released his debut EP "Uncertainty" on 4 September 2020 through Prah Recordings.[15]

Former band member Jonny Sanders creates music and lyric videos under the name Prehuman, including some for Teleman.[16]

Discography

Albums

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
UK
[17] 		UK
Indie
[17] 		SCO
[17]
Breakfast 65 11 97
Brilliant Sanity
  • Released: 8 April 2016[19]
  • Label: Moshi Moshi
 51 8 49
Family of Aliens
  • Released: 7 September 2018[20]
  • Label: Moshi Moshi
 40 7 24
Good Time/Hard Time
  • Released: 7 April 2023[21]
  • Label: Moshi Moshi
 78[A] 3 30
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Remix albums

Title Album details
Family of Remixes
  • Released: 17 May 2019[23]
  • Label: Moshi Moshi

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected chart positions
Title EP details Peak chart positions
UK
Record
[17]
Fünf
  • Released: 17 November 2017[24]
  • Label: Moshi Moshi
 —
Sweet Morning
  • Released: 5 November 2021[25]
  • Label: Moshi Moshi
 28
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
UK
Sales
[17] 		UK
Indie
[17]
"Christina"[4] 2013 15 39 Breakfast
"Steam Train Girl"[26] 17 —[B]
"23 Floors Up"[27] 2014 24 —
"Skeleton Dance"[28] — —
"Mainline"[29] — —
"Strange Combinations"[6] 2015 — — Non-album single
"Fall in Time"[30] — — Brilliant Sanity
"Düsseldorf"[7] 2016 — —
"Glory Hallelujah"[31] — —
"English Architecture"[32] — —
"Tangerine"[33] — —
"Submarine Life"[34] 2018 — — Family of Aliens
"Cactus"[35] — —
"Song for a Seagull"[36] — —
"Family of Aliens"[37] 2019 — —
"Between the Rain" — —
"Right as Rain"[38] 2021 — — Sweet Morning
"Simple Like Us"[39] — —
"Short Life"[40] 2022 — — Good Time/Hard Time
"Easy Now I’ve Got You"[41] — —
"Good Time/Hard Time" 2023 — —
"Trees Grow High"[42] — —
"Cherish"[43] — —
"String Theory"[44] — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Notes

  1. ^ "Good Time/Hard Time" entered #78 of the UK Albums Chart and peaked at number 14 on the UK Album Sales Chart.[22]
  2. ^ "Steam Train Girl" did not enter the UK Independent Singles Chart, but peaked at number 20 on the UK Independent Singles Breakers Chart.[17]

References

  1. ^ a b "Instagram post announcing Jonny's departure". Instagram. 15 September 2020. Archived from the original on 26 December 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  2. ^ "Teleman Interview | Farah Blog". Farah.co.uk. 18 March 2015. Retrieved 15 December 2016.
  3. ^ a b Segal, Victoria (6 February 2014). "Teleman: Reinventing English Art-Rock". Wondering Sound.
  4. ^ a b c Valish, Frank (25 October 2013). "Teleman - A New Beginning". Under the Radar Magazine.
  5. ^ "VMP Interview with Teleman". Vinyl Me, Please. 8 June 2015.
  6. ^ a b Goodman, Jessica (20 March 2015). "Listen: Teleman - "Strange Combinations" (Premiere)". The Line of Best Fit.
  7. ^ a b Day, Laurence (9 February 2016). "Teleman unleash wild new single "Düsseldorf", confirm Oscar and NZCA Lines as UK/EU tour supports". The Line of Best Fit.
  8. ^ Parkin, Chris (31 March 2016). "Tune into an exclusive session from Teleman". RedBull.
  9. ^ "BBC Radio 6 Music - Marc Riley, Teleman". BBC. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
  10. ^ "BBC - All Shook Up, Teleman, Sauna Youth, Sara Lowes". BBC. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
  11. ^ "BBC Radio 6 Music - Marc Riley, Teleman". BBC. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
  12. ^ "BBC Radio 6 Music - Lauren Laverne, With People's Playlist". BBC. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
  13. ^ "Tom Sanders - Baby All You've Got". bandcamp.com. 18 June 2020. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
  14. ^ "Tom Sanders - Only Magic Bandcamp page". bandcamp.com. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  15. ^ "Hiro Ama - Uncertainty EP". bandcamp.com. 19 May 2020. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
  16. ^ "Prehuman's About page". prehuman.co.uk. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
  17. ^ a b c d e f g "Teleman | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  18. ^ "Breakfast by Teleman on Apple Music". Apple Music (US). Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  19. ^ "Brilliant Sanity by Teleman on Apple Music". Apple Music (US). Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  20. ^ "Family of Aliens by Teleman on Apple Music". Apple Music (US). Retrieved 14 September 2023.
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  22. ^ "Good Time/Hard Time officialcharts.com". Officialcharts.com. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
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  25. ^ "Sweet Morning EP by Teleman on Apple Music". Apple Music (US). Retrieved 14 September 2023.
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  27. ^ "Watch Teleman's "23 Floors Up" Premiere at Best Fit". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  28. ^ "Sound of the Day: Teleman - 'Skeleton Dance'". NBHAP. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  29. ^ "Teleman share new track "Mainline"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  30. ^ "Fall in Time - Single by Teleman on Apple Music". Apple Music (US). Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  31. ^ "Watch: Teleman - "Glory Hallelujah" Video". Under the Radar Magazine. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  32. ^ "Teleman - English Architecture". LOTI. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  33. ^ "Teleman go barmy with their 'Tangerine' video". DIY Magazine. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  34. ^ "Submarine Life - Single by Teleman on Apple Music". Apple Music (US). Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  35. ^ "Teleman's New Single "Cactus" — gehen press". gehen press. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  36. ^ "Song For A Seagull - Single by Teleman on Apple Music". Apple Music (US). Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  37. ^ "Family Of Aliens - Single by Teleman on Apple Music". Apple Music (US). Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  38. ^ "Teleman Return With New Single 'Right As Rain'". Clash. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  39. ^ "Simple Like Us - Single by Teleman on Apple Music". Apple Music (US). Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  40. ^ "Teleman: enjoy your 'Short Life'". Even Butterflies Make A Sound. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  41. ^ "Teleman have released a new track, 'Easy Now I've Got You', from their upcoming fourth studio album, 'Good Time / Hard Time'". Dork. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  42. ^ "NEWS: Teleman Share 'Trees Grow High' From Upcoming Album, 'Good Time/ Hard Time'". God Is In The TV. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  43. ^ "News: Teleman share video as their UK & Irish tour started this week". Backseat Mafia. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  44. ^ "String Theory by Teleman on Apple Music". Apple Music (US). Retrieved 14 September 2023.