Seven the Hard Way

Picks 2 Click: Local septet of acts braces for SXSW

"...Tele NovellaSXSW showcase: Sat., March 19, TBA, Bar 96..."

March 4, 2016 Music Feature by Neph Basedow

Mike Melinoe’s Playfully Sinister “Casper” and Four More Songs From Austin Artists

New music picks from Loveme, sayang, Shaz, and more

"...guitar riff and Shaz's celestial vocals.  – Elizabeth Braaten Tele Novella, "Eggs in One Basket"..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Musical Top 10s of 2021

One writer's favorite Austin-sourced albums, songs, and such from the last 12 months

"...2) Tele Novella, Merlynn Belle (Kill Rock Stars)..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Natalie Jane Hill Finds Her Balance on Sophomore LP

Folksinger and guitarist details Solely, created alone and in community

"...acoustics swirl under the production of Jason Chronis. The Tele Novella bassist approached Hill after watching her perform at..."

Nov. 12, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...embracing the struggle to keep swimming.  – Doug Freeman Tele Novella: Merlynn Belle..."

Feb. 5, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Top 10 Austin Albums of 2016

The Chronicle music staff picks their favorite local records

"...3) Tele Novella, House of Souls (Yellow Year)..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Playback: Austin Record Convention's United Nations

Forget Record Store Day, the Austin Record Convention remains the biggest vinyl swap in the USA

"...vintage vinyl. Jason Chronis, bassist of local psych-pop darlings Tele Novella and bygone indie breakouts Voxtrot, has ARC'd since..."

June 17, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Lovers Rock

Announcing the Austin Music Awards and more Valentine's Day mash notes

"...solos, duh! Paul: Katey's sultry voice and inspiring spirit. Tele Novella (Psych-pop quartet leaders Jason Chronis & Natalie Ribbons)..."

Feb. 14, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Barracuda on the Block

"...A Christmas CarolDec. 12, Museum of Human AchievementCharles Dickens' novella gets abstract in this version focusing on Scrooge's haunters...."

Dec. 11, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

In My World of Disorder, the Top 100 Austin Records of 2021

Kevin Curtin ranks his favorite local releases of the year

"...10) Tele Novella, Merlynn Belle (Kill Rock Stars)..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

With the Music Lineup Rolling Out, South by Southwest 2022 Finally Feels Real

Maxo Kream, Monaleo, W.I.T.C.H., and Vitreous Humor highlight drop

"...Shannon, Ringo Deathstarr, Sir Woman, Star Parks, Sun June, Tele Novella, the Deer, Tiarra Girls, Tomar and the FCs,..."

Oct. 20, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Records to accredit their recent 24-hour Zoom, a variety show/telethon/sleep deprivation challenge...."

Oct. 30, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Tele Novella

"...Tele Novella drapes itself in aesthetic, their debut LP House..."

Nov. 18, 2016 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Is Lockhart the Live Music Suburb of the World?

A growing wave of musical expats heads south

"...the Eastside, and rent just kept going up," says Tele Novella frontwoman Natalie Ribbons, who recently moved to Lockhart..."

Sept. 9, 2016 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

SXSW Music: Mega Third List

L7, the Cult, Loretta Lynn and 556 more added to the Fest

"...Proof, Quiet Company, Residual Kid, Rocketboys, Hunter Sharpe, Supraman, Tele Novella, Think No Think, Total Unicorn, Tres Bourbonnais, Ume,..."

Jan. 12, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Fun Fun Fun Fest 8

Fun Fun Fun Fest finally arrives

"...Ice-T, as well as plenty of snob-ratified reunions like Television (minus Richard Lloyd), Sparks, and Quicksand...."

Nov. 8, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

A Strange Object in the Fourth Dimension

Tesseract marries literature, film, music, and interactivity

"...in the years between 1985 and 2005. Local band Tele Novella (featuring members of Agent Ribbons, Voxtrot, and Belaire)..."

June 14, 2013 Arts Feature by Amy Gentry

Get Your Tickets for the 41st Annual Austin Music Awards

"...including Death Cab for Cutie, Flogging Molly, Margo Price, Tele Novella, and the Sahara Allstars...."

Feb. 17, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Last Week in Live Music: Death Cab for Cutie, Flogging Molly, Margo Price, and More

"...Tele Novella at Hotel Vegas on February 12, 2023..."

Feb. 14, 2023 Photo Gallery

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Jane Leo, a Sharon Jones tribute, a Genuine Joe fundraiser, and more recommended shows

"...Hotel Vegas, Sunday 12 (w/ Tele Novella, Carruthers & Roush)..."

Feb. 10, 2023 Music Column by Kriss Conklin

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...rock that beckons for summer BBQs.  – Austin Powell Tele Novella..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Sean Wheeler, a KVRX house party, the Southside Psychout, and two Hole in the Wall extravaganzas

"...and instrumental quirks. On the baroque-pop tip, Lockhart duo Tele Novella wound ravishing, retro-whimsy brilliance on sophomore Merlynn Belle...."

March 11, 2022 Music Column by Gary Lindsey

2021/2022 Austin Music Awards Winners

You voted – here's Austin's favorite artists, albums, and more

"...Summit Strand of Oaks, In Heaven Sun June, Somewhere Tele Novella, Merlynn Belle Jackie Venson, Love Transcends Song of..."

March 8, 2022 Music Post by James Renovitch

Gift Guide for the Music Head on Your Holiday List

What a fan, finger drummer, or Austin nostalgia freak may want for Christmas

"...Brent Prager (Fuckemos, Cherubs), and firestorm bassist/vocalist Masani Negloria. Tele Novella Merlynn Belle LP..."

Dec. 3, 2021 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Mixing Major Films, Danny Reisch Establishes LA Studio

Good Danny's in Lockhart will stay open and tracking

"...is," he says. "We've got to finish the new Tele Novella record and the new Star Parks. Bayonne's record's..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Sterling Morrison Birthday Tribute, Being Dead, Rod Wave, Shinyribs, Jason Eady, and Natalie Jane Hill with Julian Neel

"...2020 debut Azalea, Hill's latest embraces 8-track production by Tele Novella's Jason Chronis and local players like Twain and..."

Aug. 27, 2021 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound's Musical Top 10s of 2020

Eleven lists of Austin's best releases, theme songs, livestreams, creative pivots and more.

"...7) Tele Novella, "Words That Stay" (D: Vanessa Pla)..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...of a tortured soul slowly going mad." – Raoul Hernandez Tele Novella, "Words That Stay"..."

Nov. 20, 2020 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Faster Than Sound: Goodbye Prop B, Hello HOT Monies

Following the defeat of Proposition B, Austin music advocates brainstorm applications of the first city funding for commercial music

"...outlets. On Facebook, the artist credits Jason Chronis (Voxtrot, Tele Novella) with "relentlessly" seeking out his records via MySpace..."

Nov. 22, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Austin Chronicle Hair of the Three-Legged Dog Day Party 2017

"...Tele Novella..."

March 19, 2017 Photo Gallery

1   2     NEXT ›    2 »